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2012 Volkswagen Passat SE specs & colors

MSRP
4dr Sdn 2.5L Manual S
$20,590
4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto S
$21,690
4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto S w/Appearance
$22,690
4dr Sdn 2.5L Manual SE
$23,725
4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SE
$24,825
4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SE PZEV
$24,825
4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SE w/Sunroof PZEV
$25,625
4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SE w/Sunroof
$25,625
4dr Sdn 2.0L Manual TDI SE
$25,995
4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SE w/Sunroof & Nav
$26,795
4dr Sdn 2.0L DSG TDI SE w/Sunroof
$27,895
4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SEL
$28,395
4dr Sdn 3.6L V6 DSG SE w/Sunroof
$28,995
4dr Sdn 2.0L DSG TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav
$29,495
4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SEL Premium
$29,895
4dr Sdn 3.6L V6 DSG SE w/Sunroof & Nav
$30,595
4dr Sdn 2.0L DSG TDI SEL Premium
$32,195
4dr Sdn 3.6L V6 DSG SEL Premium
$32,950
$24,825
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2012 Volkswagen Passat SE

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Art Grey
Anthracite
Beige

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas I5
Engine Type
22 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
170 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Pwr
Brake Type
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
12.3 x 1.0 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.7 x 0.4 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

Gas I5
Engine Type
2.5L/151
Displacement
170 @ 5700
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
177 @ 4250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission Options
22 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
9.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®

Measurements

5
Passenger Capacity
102 ft³
Passenger Volume
38 in
Front Head Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
Front Hip Room
38 in
Second Head Room
39 in
Second Leg Room
57 in
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
110 in
Wheelbase
192 in
Length, Overall
72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
59 in
Height, Overall
62 in
Track Width, Front
61 in
Track Width, Rear
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Liftover Height
16 ft³
Trunk Volume

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
Not Available ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Suspension

MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
4-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Tires & Wheels

P215/55HR17
Front Tire Size
P215/55HR17
Rear Tire Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
17 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
17 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

3,221 lbs
Base Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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