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2012 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

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2012 Volkswagen Passat
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    $20,590
  • Estimated MPG
    22 city | 32 hwy
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2012 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

  • ABS Brakes
    • ABS: 4-wheel
  • Air Conditioning
    • Front air conditioning: Automatic
  • Airbags
    • Head airbags: Curtain 1st and 2nd row
    • Passenger Airbag: Yes
  • Audio System
    • In-Dash CD: Single
    • MP3 player: Yes
    • Radio: AM/FM stereo
  • Brakes
    • Front brakes: Ventilated disc
  • Child Safety
    • Child safety locks: Yes
  • Convenience Features
    • Cruise control: Cruise control
    • Power steering: Speed-proportional power steering
    • Steering wheel: Tilt and telescopic
  • Dimensions
    • Front Head Room: 38.3 "
    • Front Leg Room: 42.4 "
    • Overall height: 58.5 "
    • Overall Length: 191.6 "
    • Overall Width: 72.2 "
    • Rear Head Room: 37.8 "
    • Rear Leg Room: 39.1 "
    • Wheelbase: 110.4 "
  • Engine
    • Compression Ratio: 9.50 : 1
    • Displacement: 151 cu.in.
    • Horse Power: 170 hp
    • Size: 2.5 L
    • Vehicle Emissions: ULEV II
  • Engine Spec
    • Cylinder configuration: I-5
    • Drive type: front-wheel
    • Engine liters: 2.5
    • Fuel tank capacity: 18.5gal.
    • Horsepower: 170hp @ 5,700RPM
    • Number of valves: 20
    • Recommended fuel: regular unleaded
    • Torque: 177 lb.-ft. @ 4,250RPM
    • Transmission: 5 speed manual
  • Fuel Consumption
    • City: 22 mpg
    • Highway: 32 mpg
  • Instrumentation
    • Compass: Compass
    • External temp: External temperature display
    • Tachometer: Tachometer
    • Trip computer: Trip computer
  • Mirrors
    • Driver mirror adjustment: Power remote
  • Safety and Performance for CarsProd
    • Stability control: Stability control
    • Traction control: Traction control
  • Seats
    • Total Seating Capacity: 5
  • Security
    • Anti-theft alarm system: Yes
  • Suspension
    • Front suspension type: Strut
    • Rear Suspension Type: Multi-link
  • Tires
    • Diameter: 16.0"
    • Prefix: P
    • Profile: 60
    • Speed Rating: T
    • Tire Pressure Monitoring System: Yes
    • Type: AS
    • Width: 215 mm
  • Transmission
    • Number of speeds: 5
  • Warranty
    • roadside months: 36 months
  • Weights and Capacities
    • Curb weight: 3,166 lbs.
    • Gross vehicle weight: 4,431 lbs.
    • Max cargo capacity: 16 cu.ft.
    • Towing Capacity: 1,000 lbs.
  • Wheels
    • Diameter: 16
    • Rim Type: None steel
    • Width: 6.5
  • Windows
    • Power windows: Power windows
    • Rear defogger: Rear defogger

Standard Features

  • Body Exterior
    • Bumpers: body-color
    • Door mirrors: body-color
    • Number of doors: 4
    • Power door mirrors:
    • Rear cargo: trunk
    • Turn signal indicator mirrors:
  • Convenience Features
    • 1-touch down:
    • 1-touch up:
    • Air conditioning:
    • Automatic temperature control:
    • Driver door bin:
    • Driver vanity mirror:
    • Front beverage holders:
    • Front dual zone A/C:
    • Illuminated entry:
    • Overhead console:
    • Passenger door bin:
    • Passenger vanity mirror:
    • Power windows:
    • Rear beverage holders:
    • Rear door bins:
    • Remote keyless entry:
    • Speed control:
    • Telescoping steering wheel:
    • Tilt steering wheel:
  • Entertainment Features
    • AM/FM radio:
    • CD player:
    • Diversity antenna:
    • MP3 decoder:
    • Radio data system:
    • Speakers: 6
    • Steering wheel mounted audio controls:
    • Wireless phone connectivity:
  • Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation
    • Compass:
    • Delay-off headlights:
    • Front reading lights:
    • Fully automatic headlights:
    • Low tire pressure warning:
    • Outside temperature display:
    • Rear window defroster:
    • Tachometer:
    • Trip computer:
    • Variably intermittent wipers:
  • Powertrain
    • Cylinder configuration: I-5
    • Drive type: front-wheel
    • Engine liters: 2.5
    • Engine location: front
    • Fuel economy city: 22mpg
    • Fuel economy highway: 32mpg
    • Fuel tank capacity: 18.5gal.
    • Horsepower: 170hp @ 5,700RPM
    • Number of valves: 20
    • Recommended fuel: regular unleaded
    • Sequential multi-point fuel injection:
    • Torque: 177 lb.-ft. @ 4,250RPM
    • Transmission: 5 speed manual
    • Variable valve control:
  • Safety and Security
    • 4 wheel disc brakes:
    • ABS brakes:
    • Brake assist:
    • Dual front impact airbags:
    • Dual front side impact airbags:
    • Electronic stability:
    • Ignition disable:
    • Occupant sensing airbag:
    • Overhead airbag:
    • Panic alarm:
    • Perimeter/approach lights:
    • Traction control:
  • Seats and Trim
    • Front center armrest:
    • Front seats: bucket
    • Max seating capacity: 5
    • Rear seat center armrest:
    • Rear seats: bench
    • Split folding rear seat:
  • Specs and Dimensions
    • Air Pollution Score (AP): 5
    • Compression ratio: 9.50 to 1
    • Engine bore x stroke: 82.5mm x 92.5mm (3.25" x 3.64")
    • Engine displacement: 2.5 L
    • Engine horsepower: 170hp @ 5,700RPM
    • Engine torque: 177 lb.-ft. @ 4,250RPM
    • Exterior body width: 1,834mm (72.2")
    • Exterior height: 1,486mm (58.5")
    • Exterior length: 4,867mm (191.6")
    • Front headroom: 973mm (38.3")
    • Front legroom: 1,077mm (42.4")
    • Front shoulder room: 1,445mm (56.9")
    • Greenhouse Gas Score (GG): 6
    • GVWR: 2,010kg (4,431lbs)
    • Interior cargo volume: 450 L (16 cu.ft.)
    • Interior maximum cargo volume: 450 L (16 cu.ft.)
    • Passenger volume: 2,888L (102.0 cu.ft.)
    • Rear headroom: 960mm (37.8")
    • Rear legroom: 993mm (39.1")
    • Rear shoulder room: 1,448mm (57.0")
    • Towing capacity: 454kg (1,000lbs)
    • Turning radius: 5.5m (18.2')
    • Wheelbase: 2,804mm (110.4")
  • Suspension/Handling
    • Four wheel independent suspension:
    • Front anti-roll bar:
    • Front tires: 215/45TR18.0
    • Front tires: 215/60TR16.0
    • Power steering:
    • Rear anti-roll bar:
    • Rear tires: 215/45TR18.0
    • Rear tires: 215/60TR16.0
    • Speed-sensing steering:
    • Wheel size: 16"
    • Wheel size: 18"
  • Warranty
    • Basic warranty: 36 months/36,000miles
    • Corrosion perforation warranty: 144 months/ unlimited distance
    • Maintenance warranty: 36 months/36,000miles
    • Powertrain warranty: 60 months/60,000miles
    • Roadside assistance coverage: 36 months/36,000miles

Optional Features

  • Body Exterior
    • Spoiler: Optional
  • Safety and Security
    • Security system: Optional
  • Suspension/Handling
    • Alloy wheels: Optional

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