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2012 Volkswagen Passat Sedan

model shown 2.5L S (M5), MSRP $20,590

Starting at: $20,590

Volkswagen Passat Sedan Fuel Efficiency Rating
City MPG: 22
Hwy MPG: 32

Actual rating will vary with options, driving conditions, habits and vehicle condition.

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The standard features of the Volkswagen Passat 2.5L S include 2.5L I-5 170hp engine, 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), side seat mounted airbags, curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags, airbag occupancy sensor, Climatronic automatic air conditioning, 16" steel wheels, cruise control, ABS and driveline traction control, and an electronic stability. (en)

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

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