Compare 2012 Volkswagen Passat specifications by trim levels
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Passat is a 5-seat Wagon from Volkswagen, which first hit the market back in 1999.
With the price tag ranging from $20,590 to $32,950, the Volkswagen Passat faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Acura ILX, BMW 320, BMW 328.
The Volkswagen Passat has a maximum towing capacity of 1000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.
The Volkswagen Passat boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 28 to 43 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.
The maximum width and height is 72.20mm x 191.60mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2012 Volkswagen Passat
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Fuel Tank: 18.5 gal
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Wheelbase: 110.4 in
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MPG: 22 city/32 hwy
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0-60 mph: 7.9 sec
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Towing: 1000 lbs
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Towing capacity: 1000 lbs
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Curb: 3166 lbs
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Tires: P215/60TR16.0 BSW AS
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Cargo: 15.9 cu.ft
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Passenger capacity: 5
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Dimensions(LxWxH): 191.6 x 72.2 x 58.5
2012 Volkswagen Passat Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The Volkswagen Passat is offered in 8 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades
Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Volkswagen Passat safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.
Compare the Volkswagen Passat specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.
Specs
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Main Info
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Body Style Wagon
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Doors 4
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Engine
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Horsepower 140 hp @ 4000 –
280 hp @ 6200 -
Torque 177 lb-ft. –
258 lb-ft. -
0-60mph / 0-100kmh 5.7 - 10.2 sec
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1/4 mile time 14.5 - 17.6 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 191.6 in
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Width 72.2 in
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Height 58.5 in
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Wheelbase 110.4 in
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Curb Weight 3166 lbs
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GVWR 4431 lbs
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Towing capacity 1000 lbs
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Turning radius 18.2 ft
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CAPACITY
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Seats 5
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Passenger volume 102
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 18.5 gal
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City 20 - 31 mpg
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Combined 24 - 38 mpg
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Highway 28 - 43 mpg
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Highway range 518 - 795.5 mi
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Specifications 
2.5L S 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SE 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SEL 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SEL Premium 4dr Sedan |
| Exterior length | |||
| 191.60 in | 191.60 in | 191.60 in | 191.60 in |
| Exterior body width | |||
| 72.20 in | 72.20 in | 72.20 in | 72.20 in |
| Exterior height | |||
| 58.50 in | 58.50 in | 58.50 in | 58.50 in |
| Horsepower | |||
| 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 |
| Torque | |||
| 177 | 177 | 177 | 177 |
| Fuel economy - city | |||
| 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| Fuel economy - highway | |||
| 32 mpg | 32 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
| 7.90 seconds | 7.90 seconds | 8.50 seconds | 8.50 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time | |||
| 16.30 seconds | 16.30 seconds | 16.30 seconds | 16.30 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed | |||
| 85 mph | 85 mph | 84 mph | 84 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
| 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| Slalom speed | |||
| 60 mph | 60 mph | 60 mph | 60 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | |||
| 3.25/3.64 " | 3.25/3.64 " | 3.25/3.64 " | 3.25/3.64 " |
| Curb weight | |||
| 3166.00 lbs | 3166.00 lbs | 3221.00 lbs | 3221.00 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
| 4431.00 lbs | 4431.00 lbs | 4475.00 lbs | 4475.00 lbs |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | |||
| 1000.00 lbs. | 1000.00 lbs. | 1000.00 lbs. | 1000.00 lbs. |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 110.40 in | 110.40 in | 110.40 in | 110.40 in |
| Front track | |||
| 62.10 " | 62.10 " | 62.10 " | 62.10 " |
| Rear track | |||
| 61.00 " | 61.00 " | 61.00 " | 61.00 " |
| Turning radius | |||
| 18.20 | 18.20 | 18.20 | 18.20 |
| Front legroom | |||
| 42.40 in | 42.40 in | 42.40 in | 42.40 in |
| Rear legroom | |||
| 39.10 in | 39.10 in | 39.10 in | 39.10 in |
| Front headroom | |||
| 38.30 in | 38.30 in | 38.30 in | 38.30 in |
| Rear headroom | |||
| 37.80 in | 37.80 in | 37.80 in | 37.80 in |
| Front shoulder room | |||
| 56.90 in | 56.90 in | 56.90 in | 56.90 in |
| Rear shoulder room | |||
| 57.00 in | 57.00 in | 57.00 in | 57.00 in |
| Luggage volume | |||
| 15.90 cu.ft. | 15.90 cu.ft. | 15.90 cu.ft. | 15.90 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) | |||
| 15.90 cu.ft. | 15.90 cu.ft. | 15.90 cu.ft. | 15.90 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume | |||
| 102 cu.ft. | 102 cu.ft. | 102 cu.ft. | 102 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank | |||
| 18.50 gal. | 18.50 gal. | 18.50 gal. | 18.50 gal. |
| Drag coefficient | |||
| 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.29 |
2.0L TDI SE 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI SEL Premium 4dr Sedan |
3.6L V6 SE w/Sunroof 4dr Sedan |
3.6L V6 SEL Premium 4dr Sedan |
| Exterior length | |||
| 191.60 in | 191.60 in | 191.60 in | 191.60 in |
| Exterior body width | |||
| 72.20 in | 72.20 in | 72.20 in | 72.20 in |
| Exterior height | |||
| 58.50 in | 58.50 in | 58.50 in | 58.50 in |
| Horsepower | |||
| 140 | 140 | 280 | 280 |
| Torque | |||
| 236 | 236 | 258 | 258 |
| Fuel economy - city | |||
| 31 mpg | 30 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg |
| Fuel economy - highway | |||
| 43 mpg | 40 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
| 10.20 seconds | 10.00 seconds | 5.70 seconds | 5.70 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time | |||
| 17.50 seconds | 17.60 seconds | 14.50 seconds | 14.50 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed | |||
| 77 mph | 77 mph | 96 mph | 96 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
| 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| Slalom speed | |||
| 60 mph | 60 mph | 60 mph | 60 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | |||
| 3.19/3.76 " | 3.19/3.76 " | 3.50/3.80 " | 3.50/3.80 " |
| Curb weight | |||
| 3360.00 lbs | 3397.00 lbs | 3446.00 lbs | 3446.00 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
| 4586.00 lbs | 4652.00 lbs | 4630.00 lbs | 4630.00 lbs |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | |||
| 1000.00 lbs. | 1000.00 lbs. | 1000.00 lbs. | 1000.00 lbs. |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 110.40 in | 110.40 in | 110.40 in | 110.40 in |
| Front track | |||
| 62.10 " | 62.10 " | 62.10 " | 62.10 " |
| Rear track | |||
| 61.00 " | 61.00 " | 61.00 " | 61.00 " |
| Turning radius | |||
| 18.20 | 18.20 | 18.20 | 18.20 |
| Front legroom | |||
| 42.40 in | 42.40 in | 42.40 in | 42.40 in |
| Rear legroom | |||
| 39.10 in | 39.10 in | 39.10 in | 39.10 in |
| Front headroom | |||
| 38.30 in | 38.30 in | 38.30 in | 38.30 in |
| Rear headroom | |||
| 37.80 in | 37.80 in | 37.80 in | 37.80 in |
| Front shoulder room | |||
| 56.90 in | 56.90 in | 56.90 in | 56.90 in |
| Rear shoulder room | |||
| 57.00 in | 57.00 in | 57.00 in | 57.00 in |
| Luggage volume | |||
| 15.90 cu.ft. | 15.90 cu.ft. | 15.90 cu.ft. | 15.90 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) | |||
| 15.90 cu.ft. | 15.90 cu.ft. | 15.90 cu.ft. | 15.90 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume | |||
| 102 cu.ft. | 102 cu.ft. | 102 cu.ft. | 102 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank | |||
| 18.50 gal. | 18.50 gal. | 18.50 gal. | 18.50 gal. |
| Drag coefficient | |||
| 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.31 | 0.31 |
Interior Features
2.5L S 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SE 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SEL 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SEL Premium 4dr Sedan |
| 12V DC power outlet | |||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Seatback storage pockets | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | – |
2.0L TDI SE 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI SEL Premium 4dr Sedan |
3.6L V6 SE w/Sunroof 4dr Sedan |
3.6L V6 SEL Premium 4dr Sedan |
| Air conditioning, front | |||
| 2821 | 2821 | 2821 | 2821 |
| 12V DC power outlet | |||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Seatback storage pockets | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Exterior Features
2.5L S 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SE 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SEL 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SEL Premium 4dr Sedan |
| Door count | |||
| 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Front tires | |||
| P215/60TR16.0 BSW AS | P215/55HR17.0 BSW AS | P215/55HR17.0 BSW AS | P215/55HR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | |||
| 16" steel | 17" silver aluminum | 17" silver aluminum | 17" silver aluminum |
| Sunroof | |||
| 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | – |
2.0L TDI SE 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI SEL Premium 4dr Sedan |
3.6L V6 SE w/Sunroof 4dr Sedan |
3.6L V6 SEL Premium 4dr Sedan |
| Antenna | |||
| 3396 | 3396 | 3396 | 3396 |
| Door count | |||
| 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Sunroof | |||
| 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
| Front tires | |||
| P215/55HR17.0 BSW AS | P215/45HR18.0 BSW AS | P215/45HR18.0 BSW AS | P215/45HR18.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | |||
| 17" silver aluminum | 18" silver aluminum | 18" silver aluminum | 18" silver aluminum |
| Bodyside insert | |||
| 4070 | 4070 | – | – |
Seats
2.5L S 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SE 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SEL 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SEL Premium 4dr Sedan |
| Standard seating | |||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
2.0L TDI SE 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI SEL Premium 4dr Sedan |
3.6L V6 SE w/Sunroof 4dr Sedan |
3.6L V6 SEL Premium 4dr Sedan |
| Front seat type | |||
| 2989 | 2993 | 2993 | 2993 |
| Standard seating | |||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Entertainment System
2.5L S 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SE 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SEL 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SEL Premium 4dr Sedan |
| Speakers | |||
| 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| 1st row LCD screen | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | – |
| Amplifier | |||
| 400W | 400W | – | – |
2.0L TDI SE 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI SEL Premium 4dr Sedan |
3.6L V6 SE w/Sunroof 4dr Sedan |
3.6L V6 SEL Premium 4dr Sedan |
| Radio | |||
| 3148 | 3148 | 3148 | 3148 |
| Speakers | |||
| 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| 1st row LCD screen | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Amplifier | |||
| 400W | 400W | 400W | – |
Safety and Security Features
2.5L S 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SE 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SEL 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SEL Premium 4dr Sedan |
| Door curb lights | |||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
2.0L TDI SE 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI SEL Premium 4dr Sedan |
3.6L V6 SE w/Sunroof 4dr Sedan |
3.6L V6 SEL Premium 4dr Sedan |
| Airbags, frontal | |||
| 3214 | 3214 | 3214 | 3214 |
| Door curb lights | |||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Mechanical Features
2.5L S 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SE 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SEL 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SEL Premium 4dr Sedan |
| Axle ratio | |||
| 3.65 | 3.65 | 3.87 | 3.87 |
2.0L TDI SE 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI SEL Premium 4dr Sedan |
3.6L V6 SE w/Sunroof 4dr Sedan |
3.6L V6 SEL Premium 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | |||
| 4750 | 4750 | 4791 | 4791 |
| Axle ratio | |||
| 3.68 | 4.12 | 4.77 | 4.77 |
| Turbocharger | |||
| 3807 | 3807 | – | – |
| Engine block heater | |||
| 3813 | 3813 | – | – |
Other Specs
2.5L S 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SE 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SEL 4dr Sedan |
2.5L SEL Premium 4dr Sedan |
| Maximum towing capacity | |||
| 1000 lbs. | 1000 lbs. | 1000 lbs. | 1000 lbs. |
2.0L TDI SE 4dr Sedan |
2.0L TDI SEL Premium 4dr Sedan |
3.6L V6 SE w/Sunroof 4dr Sedan |
3.6L V6 SEL Premium 4dr Sedan |
| Horsepower rpm | |||
| 4000 | 4000 | 6200 | 6200 |
| Maximum towing capacity | |||
| 1000 lbs. | 1000 lbs. | 1000 lbs. | 1000 lbs. |