2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium specs & colors

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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 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

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EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A
Cruising Range - City	555.00 mi
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	34 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	40 MPG
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A
Cruising Range - Hwy	740.00 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	30 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A

Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.76
Trans Description Cont.	Automatic w/Manual Shift
Reverse Ratio (:1)	3.99
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	4.12, 3.04
Trans Type	6
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.90
Trans Description Cont. Again	N/A
First Gear Ratio (:1)	3.46
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.91
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	2.05
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.30

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	12.3 x 1.0 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )	N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Brake Type	Pwr
Brake ABS System	4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	10.7 x 0.4 in

Front Leg Room	42.4 in
Second Leg Room	39.1 in
Height, Overall	58.5 in
Front Head Room	38.3 in
Second Hip Room	N/A in
Liftover Height	N/A in
Second Shoulder Room	57.0 in
Front Shoulder Room	56.9 in
Track Width, Front	62.1 in
Trunk Volume	15.9 ft³
Passenger Volume	102.0 ft³
Wheelbase	110.4 in
Second Head Room	37.8 in
Front Hip Room	N/A in
Track Width, Rear	61.0 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	72.2 in
Min Ground Clearance	5.4 in
Length, Overall	191.6 in
Passenger Capacity	5

Satellite radio	Optional
Bluetooth connectivity	Standard
RNS 510 navigation system	Optional
Premium VIII AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD/MP3 changer -inc: touchscreen, (8) speakers, aux input, Fender premium audio system	Optional
Media device interface (MDI) w/iPod cable	Optional

Intermittent windshield wipers	Standard
Front fog lights -inc: corner lights	Optional
235/45HR18 all-season tires	Optional
Body-color door handles	Standard
Halogen automatic headlights -inc: coming home function	Standard
Body-color heated pwr rearview mirrors w/memory	Optional
18" "Bristol" alloy wheels	Optional
Protective side moldings w/chrome accents	Optional
Chrome window surrounds	Optional
Body-color bumpers	Standard

Vienna leather/Dynamica cloth seating surfaces	Optional
Front/rear cupholders	Standard
Anti-theft alarm system	Standard
Footwell lighting	Optional
Center console	Standard
Remote engine start	Optional
Front/rear reading lights	Optional
Leather-wrapped handbrake grip & shift knob	Optional
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors	Optional
Climatronic automatic dual-zone climate control	Standard
Trip computer	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard
HomeLink universal garage door opener	Optional
Leatherette side & door panel trim	Optional
Rear bench seat -inc: rear center armrest w/storage, 60/40 split-folding w/pass-through	Optional
Rear window defroster	Standard
Keyless entry	Standard
Highline instrument cluster -inc: multi-function display, compass	Optional
Pwr windows	Standard
Front/rear carpeted floor mats	Optional
Pwr door locks -inc: central locking, key-integrated remote, smart key	Optional
Wood inlays	Optional
Heated pwr front sport bucket seats -inc: dual 8-way seat adjusters, driver seat memory, dual pwr lumbar adjustment	Optional
Leather-wrapped multi-function adjustable steering wheel w/audio & phone controls	Optional
Sliding front center armrest	Optional
Auto-dimming rearview mirror	Optional

Electro-mechanical rack & pinion pwr steering	Optional
Front wheel drive	Standard
2.0L DOHC 16-valve turbocharged TDI I4 engine -inc: 118 mph speed limiter	Optional
Chrome driver-side exhaust tip	Optional
MacPherson strut front suspension -inc: coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar	Standard
Four-link independent rear suspension -inc: telescopic shock absorbers, weight-optimized anti-roll bar, acoustic axle decoupling	Standard
6-speed DSG automatic transmission	Optional
Vented front/solid rear pwr disc brakes	Standard

Dual front side-impact airbags	Standard
Emergency trunk release	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	Standard
Child safety rear door locks	Standard
3-point safety belts for all seating positions -inc: pretensioners	Standard
Electronic stability control (ESC)	Standard
Front/rear side curtain airbags	Standard
Dual front airbags	Standard

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Front Wheel Material	Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size	N/A in
Front Wheel Size	18 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Material	N/A
Rear Wheel Size	18 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Material	Aluminum

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

Engine Type	Turbocharged Diesel I4
Displacement	2.0L/120
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	236 @ 1500-2500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	140 @ 4000

Suspension Type - Rear	4-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)	N/A
Suspension Type - Front	MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)	N/A

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	18.5 gal

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	16.4
Steering Type	Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	3.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	36.4 ft

Front Tire Size	P235/45HR18
Rear Tire Size	P235/45HR18
Spare Tire Size	N/A

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	N/A lbs

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