2012 Volkswagen Passat Specs, Features & Options

Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2012 Volkswagen Passat lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.

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	1 of 8 Passat 2.5L S Sedan 4D	2 of 8 Passat 2.5L SE Sedan 4D	3 of 8 Passat V6 SEL Premium Sedan 4D	4 of 8 Passat TDI SEL Premium Sedan 4D	5 of 8 Passat V6 SE Sedan 4D	6 of 8 Passat TDI SE Sedan 4D	7 of 8 Passat 2.5L SEL Sedan 4D	8 of 8 Passat 2.5L SEL Premium Sedan 4D
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Fair Market Price	$5,446	$5,519	$6,107	$6,109	$6,255	$6,428	$6,927	$7,065
Fuel Economy	City 22/Hwy 31/Comb 25 MPG	City 22/Hwy 31/Comb 25 MPG	City 20/Hwy 28/Comb 23 MPG	City 30/Hwy 40/Comb 34 MPG	City 20/Hwy 28/Comb 23 MPG	City 30/Hwy 40/Comb 34 MPG	City 22/Hwy 31/Comb 25 MPG	City 22/Hwy 31/Comb 25 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Diesel	Gas	Diesel	Gas	Gas
Horsepower	N/A	N/A	280 @ 6200 RPM	140 @ 4000 RPM	280 @ 6200 RPM	140 @ 4000 RPM	N/A	N/A
Engine	5-Cyl, PZEV, 2.5 Liter	5-Cyl, PZEV, 2.5 Liter	V6, 3.6 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.0 Liter	V6, 3.6 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.0L	5-Cyl, PZEV, 2.5 Liter	5-Cyl, PZEV, 2.5 Liter
Cargo Volume	15.90 cu ft	15.90 cu ft	15.90 cu ft	15.90 cu ft	15.90 cu ft	15.90 cu ft	15.90 cu ft	15.90 cu ft
Cylinders	5	5	6	4	6	4	5	5
Torque	N/A	N/A	258 lb-ft	236 lb-ft	258 lb-ft	236 lb-ft	N/A	N/A
Turning Circle	36.4 feet	36.4 feet	36.4 feet	36.4 feet	36.4 feet	36.4 feet	36.4 feet	36.4 feet
Curb Weight	3,221 pounds	3,221 pounds	3,446 pounds	3,397 pounds	3,446 pounds	3,397 pounds	3,221 pounds	3,221 pounds

	Child Seat Anchors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
	Child Door Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Engine Start	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
Smartphone Interface	Not Available	Optional	Standard	Standard	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
Proximity Sensing Keyless Entry	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
Navigation System	Not Available	Optional	Standard	Standard	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
Touch Screen Monitor	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Hands Free Phone	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

iPod Connector	Not Available	Optional	Standard	Standard	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
iPod Interface	Not Available	Optional	Standard	Standard	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
Premium Radio	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Satellite Radio	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Mirrors	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Integrated Garage Door Opener	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard

	Torque	Not Available	Not Available	258 @ 6200 RPM	236 @ 4000 RPM	258 @ 6200 RPM	236 @ 4000 RPM	Not Available	Not Available
	Top Speed	118 mph	118 mph	130 mph	118 mph	130 mph	118 mph	118 mph	118 mph

Leather Seats	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
Folding Rear Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Dual Power Front Seats	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
Power Driver's Seat	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Outlet	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Windows	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Window Defroster	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Controls	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cup Holder Count	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Alloy Wheels	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Fog Lights	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Optional	Not Available	Standard
Privacy Glass	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Spoiler	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional

Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Hill Start Assist	Optional	Optional	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Recommended Fuel	Regular	Regular	Premium	Diesel	Premium	Diesel	Regular	Regular
Stability Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic

Curb Weight	3221 pounds	3221 pounds	3446 pounds	3397 pounds	3446 pounds	3397 pounds	3221 pounds	3221 pounds
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gallons	18.5 gallons	18.5 gallons	18.5 gallons	18.5 gallons	18.5 gallons	18.5 gallons	18.5 gallons
Front Head Room	38.3 inches	38.3 inches	38.3 inches	38.3 inches	38.3 inches	38.3 inches	38.3 inches	38.3 inches
Front Leg Room	42.4 inches	42.4 inches	42.4 inches	42.4 inches	42.4 inches	42.4 inches	42.4 inches	42.4 inches
Minimum Ground Clearance	5.4 inches	5.4 inches	5.4 inches	5.4 inches	5.4 inches	5.4 inches	5.4 inches	5.4 inches
Overall Length	191.6 inches	191.6 inches	191.6 inches	191.6 inches	191.6 inches	191.6 inches	191.6 inches	191.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room	56.9 inches	56.9 inches	56.9 inches	56.9 inches	56.9 inches	56.9 inches	56.9 inches	56.9 inches
Turning Diameter	36.4 feet	36.4 feet	36.4 feet	36.4 feet	36.4 feet	36.4 feet	36.4 feet	36.4 feet
Wheel Base	110.4 inches	110.4 inches	110.4 inches	110.4 inches	110.4 inches	110.4 inches	110.4 inches	110.4 inches
Width with mirrors	72.2 inches	72.2 inches	72.2 inches	72.2 inches	72.2 inches	72.2 inches	72.2 inches	72.2 inches

FAQs

What are the levels of Volkswagen Passats?

The 2012 Volkswagen Passat comes in 8 different trims, ranging from the 2.5L S Sedan 4D with a base MSRP of $5,446.00 to the 2.5L SEL Premium Sedan 4D with a base MSRP of $7,065.00. For an in-depth side-by-side breakdown of all the 2012 Passat specs, features and options by trim level, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Volkswagen Passat specs page.

What features does the Volkswagen Passat 2012 have?

2012 Volkswagen Passat features include AM/FM Radio, Bluetooth Wireless Technology, and Child Door Locks. For a full list of All 2012 Passat trims and their respective features and specs compared side-by-side, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Volkswagen Passat specs page.

2012 Volkswagen Passat Specs, Features & Options

FAQs

What are the levels of Volkswagen Passats?

What features does the Volkswagen Passat 2012 have?

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