2012 Volkswagen Passat
2012 Volkswagen Passat Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$20,590 - $32,950
Original MSRP:
$19,746 - $31,600
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating | N/A |
2012 Volkswagen Passat Review
The 2012 Volkswagen Passat is a 4-door, 5-passenger new
sedan that has been carried over from 2011. The 2012 Volkswagen Passat is offered in twelve models, the S PZEV, the S, the SE,
the SE PZEV, the TDI SE, the SEL PZEV, the SEL, the V6 SE, SEL Premium PZEV, the SEL Premium, the TDI SEL Premium, and the
V6 SEL Premium. The 2012 Volkswagen Passat has a 2.5 liter engine and a 5 speed manual transmission. The 2012 Volkswagen
Passat carries 36,000/36 basic warranty and is a new car that averages over 30 MPG mpg city and 43 mpg highway.
The 2012 Volkswagen Passat models come with all of the following as standard: full power accessories, child safety door locks, ABS brakes, traction/stability control, front power outlet, engine start/stop button, CD player, Bluetooth® wireless access, USB port, MP3 player, automatic headlights with auto off, halogen headlights, fog lights, front air dam, rear spoiler, air conditioning, cruise control, outside temperature gauge, steering wheel mounted controls, tire pressure monitor, trip computer, delayed courtesy lighting, leather steering wheel, keyless entry, remote fuel door, cloth seating, front bucket seats, second row floor mats, tilt steering column, seatback storage, armrest storage, cup holders, alloy wheels, tire detail, privacy glass, power/folding and heated exterior mirrors, rear wiper and a rear defroster. *Not all of the above features may come as standard on the 2012 Toyota models.
Some optional upgrades for the 2012 Toyota Models includes, a Passat trunk liner, Passat carpeted mats, and a Passat luggage net.
The 2012 Volkswagen Passat is a new car under $20,000 that has a starting price of $19,995.
The 2012 Volkswagen Passat models come with all of the following as standard: full power accessories, child safety door locks, ABS brakes, traction/stability control, front power outlet, engine start/stop button, CD player, Bluetooth® wireless access, USB port, MP3 player, automatic headlights with auto off, halogen headlights, fog lights, front air dam, rear spoiler, air conditioning, cruise control, outside temperature gauge, steering wheel mounted controls, tire pressure monitor, trip computer, delayed courtesy lighting, leather steering wheel, keyless entry, remote fuel door, cloth seating, front bucket seats, second row floor mats, tilt steering column, seatback storage, armrest storage, cup holders, alloy wheels, tire detail, privacy glass, power/folding and heated exterior mirrors, rear wiper and a rear defroster. *Not all of the above features may come as standard on the 2012 Toyota models.
Some optional upgrades for the 2012 Toyota Models includes, a Passat trunk liner, Passat carpeted mats, and a Passat luggage net.
The 2012 Volkswagen Passat is a new car under $20,000 that has a starting price of $19,995.
Warranty Information
| Basic: | 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | 19V862000 |
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| Mfg's Report Date | December 4, 2019 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Number of Units Affected | 226 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of the Takata air bag recalls. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. |
| Consequence | An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69R6, 69Q8, 69Q9, and 69Y5. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
2012 Volkswagen Passat Models & Prices
2012 Volkswagen Passat S
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn 2.5L Manual S | $20,590 | $19,746 | $322 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn 2.5L Manual S PZEV | $20,590 | $19,746 | $322 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto S | $21,690 | $20,802 | $339 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto S PZEV | $21,690 | $20,802 | $339 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Passat S w/Appearance
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto S w/Appearance | $22,690 | $21,760 | $355 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto S w/Appearance PZ | $22,690 | $21,760 | $355 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Passat SE
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn 2.5L Manual SE | $23,725 | $22,752 | $371 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn 2.5L Manual SE PZEV | $23,725 | $22,752 | $371 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SE | $24,825 | $23,808 | $388 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SE PZEV | $24,825 | $23,808 | $388 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Passat SE w/Sunroof
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SE w/Sunroof | $25,625 | $24,575 | $401 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SE w/Sunroof PZEV | $25,625 | $24,575 | $401 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn 3.6L V6 DSG SE w/Sunroof | $28,995 | $27,806 | $453 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI SE
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn 2.0L Manual TDI SE | $25,995 | $24,929 | $407 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Passat SE w/Sunroof & Nav PZEV
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SE w/Sunroof & Na | $26,795 | $25,696 | $419 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Passat SE w/Sunroof & Nav
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SE w/Sunroof & Na | $26,795 | $25,696 | $419 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn 3.6L V6 DSG SE w/Sunroof & | $30,595 | $29,341 | $478 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI SE w/Sunroof
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn 2.0L DSG TDI SE w/Sunroof | $27,895 | $26,752 | $436 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Passat SEL
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SEL | $28,395 | $27,230 | $444 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SEL PZEV | $28,395 | $27,230 | $444 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn 2.0L DSG TDI SE w/Sunroof & | $29,495 | $28,286 | $461 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium PZEV
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SEL Premium PZEV | $29,895 | $28,670 | $467 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn 2.5L Auto SEL Premium | $29,895 | $28,670 | $467 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn 3.6L V6 DSG SEL Premium | $32,950 | $31,600 | $515 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn 2.0L DSG TDI SEL Premium | $32,195 | $30,876 | $503 / Month* | |
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2012 Volkswagen Passat Features and Standard Equipment
EXTERIOR Features
| S | S w/Appearance | SE | SE w/Sunroof | TDI SE | SE w/Sunroof & Nav PZEV | SE w/Sunroof & Nav | TDI SE w/Sunroof | SEL | TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav | SEL Premium PZEV | SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | |
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| 16" "San Jose" alloy wheels | • | ||||||||||||
| 16" steel wheels | • | ||||||||||||
| 17" "Salamanca" alloy wheels | • | • | • | ||||||||||
| 17" "Sonoma" alloy wheels | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||
| 18" "Bristol" alloy wheels | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||
| 215/55HR17 all-season tires | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| 215/60TR16 all-season tires | • | • | |||||||||||
| 235/45HR18 all-season tires | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||||
| Body-color bumpers | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| Body-color bumpers -inc: chrome accents | • | • | • | ||||||||||
| Body-color door handles | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Body-color heated pwr rearview mirrors | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||
| Body-color heated pwr rearview mirrors w/memory | • | • | • | ||||||||||
| Body-color pwr rearview mirrors | • | • | |||||||||||
| Chrome window surrounds | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| Front fog lights -inc: corner lights | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||
| Halogen automatic headlights -inc: coming home function | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Intermittent windshield wipers | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| Intermittent windshield wipers -inc: heated washer nozzles | • | • | • | • | |||||||||
| Protective side moldings w/chrome accents | • | • | • | • | |||||||||
| Pwr tilt/slide sunroof | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||
| Pwr tilt/slide sunroof -inc: sunscreen, blind | • | • | • |
INTERIOR Features
| S | S w/Appearance | SE | SE w/Sunroof | TDI SE | SE w/Sunroof & Nav PZEV | SE w/Sunroof & Nav | TDI SE w/Sunroof | SEL | TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav | SEL Premium PZEV | SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | |
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| Aluminum inlays | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||
| Anti-theft alarm system | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| Autumn nut burl interior trim | • | ||||||||||||
| Center console | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Chrome accents | • | • | • | ||||||||||
| Climatronic automatic dual-zone climate control | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Cloth seating surfaces | • | • | |||||||||||
| Cruise Control | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Dual visor vanity mirror | • | ||||||||||||
| Footwell lighting | • | • | • | • | |||||||||
| Front bucket seats -inc: 8-way manual driver seat, driver lumbar adjustment | • | • | |||||||||||
| Front center armrest | • | • | |||||||||||
| Front/rear carpeted floor mats | • | • | • | • | |||||||||
| Front/rear cupholders | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Front/rear reading lights | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| Heated front bucket seats -inc: 8-way pwr driver seat, pwr driver lumbar | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||
| Heated front sport bucket seats -inc: 8-way pwr driver seat, pwr driver lumbar | • | • | • | ||||||||||
| Heated pwr front sport bucket seats -inc: dual 8-way seat adjusters, driver seat memory, dual lumbar adjustment | • | • | |||||||||||
| Heated pwr front sport bucket seats -inc: dual 8-way seat adjusters, driver seat memory, dual pwr lumbar adjustment | • | • | |||||||||||
| Highline instrument cluster -inc: multi-function display, compass | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| HomeLink universal garage door opener | • | • | • | • | |||||||||
| Keyless entry | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Leather-wrapped handbrake grip & shift knob | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| Leather-wrapped multi-function adjustable steering wheel w/audio & phone controls | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| Leather-wrapped multi-function adjustable steering wheel w/audio & phone controls -inc: paddle shifters | • | • | • | ||||||||||
| Leatherette side & door panel trim | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| Multi-function adjustable steering wheel w/audio & phone controls | • | • | |||||||||||
| Pwr door locks -inc: central locking, key-integrated remote | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||
| Pwr door locks -inc: central locking, key-integrated remote, smart key | • | • | • | ||||||||||
| Pwr windows | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Rear bench seat -inc: rear center armrest w/storage | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| Rear bench seat -inc: rear center armrest w/storage, 60/40 split-folding w/pass-through | • | • | • | • | |||||||||
| Rear window defroster | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Remote engine start | • | • | • | ||||||||||
| Sliding front center armrest | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| Trip computer | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||
| Vienna leather/Dynamica cloth seating surfaces | • | • | • | ||||||||||
| Wood inlays | • | • | • | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| S | S w/Appearance | SE | SE w/Sunroof | TDI SE | SE w/Sunroof & Nav PZEV | SE w/Sunroof & Nav | TDI SE w/Sunroof | SEL | TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav | SEL Premium PZEV | SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | |
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| 2.0L DOHC 16-valve turbocharged TDI I4 engine -inc: 118 mph speed limiter | • | • | • | • | |||||||||
| 2.5L MPFI DOHC 20-valve I5 engine | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||
| 2.5L MPFI DOHC 20-valve I5 PZEV engine -inc: 118 mph speed limiter | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||
| 3.6L DOHC MPFI 24-valve VR6 engine -inc: variable intake & exhaust cam timing, 130 mph speed limiter | • | • | • | ||||||||||
| 5-speed manual transmission | • | • | |||||||||||
| 6-speed automatic transmission | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| 6-speed DSG automatic transmission | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||
| 6-speed manual transmission | • | ||||||||||||
| Chrome driver-side exhaust tip | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||
| Chrome dual exhaust tips | • | • | • | ||||||||||
| Electro-mechanical rack & pinion pwr steering | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||
| Four-link independent rear suspension -inc: telescopic shock absorbers, weight-optimized anti-roll bar, acoustic axle decoupling | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Front wheel drive | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Hydraulic rack & pinion pwr steering | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| MacPherson strut front suspension -inc: coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Vented front/solid rear pwr disc brakes | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| S | S w/Appearance | SE | SE w/Sunroof | TDI SE | SE w/Sunroof & Nav PZEV | SE w/Sunroof & Nav | TDI SE w/Sunroof | SEL | TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav | SEL Premium PZEV | SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | |
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| 3-point safety belts for all seating positions -inc: pretensioners | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Child safety rear door locks | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Daytime running lights | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Dual front airbags | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Dual front side-impact airbags | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Emergency trunk release | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Front/rear side curtain airbags | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Hill hold control (HHC) | • | • | • |
ENTERTAINMENT Features
| S | S w/Appearance | SE | SE w/Sunroof | TDI SE | SE w/Sunroof & Nav PZEV | SE w/Sunroof & Nav | TDI SE w/Sunroof | SEL | TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav | SEL Premium PZEV | SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | |
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| Bluetooth connectivity | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Media device interface (MDI) w/iPod cable | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||
| Premium VIII AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD/MP3 changer -inc: touchscreen, (8) speakers, aux input | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||
| Premium VIII AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD/MP3 changer -inc: touchscreen, (8) speakers, aux input, Fender premium audio system | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||
| RCD 310 AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: (6) speakers, aux input | • | • | |||||||||||
| RNS 315 navigation system | • | • | • | ||||||||||
| RNS 510 navigation system | • | • | • | • | |||||||||
| Satellite radio | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
PROCESSING-OTHER Features
| S | S w/Appearance | SE | SE w/Sunroof | TDI SE | SE w/Sunroof & Nav PZEV | SE w/Sunroof & Nav | TDI SE w/Sunroof | SEL | TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav | SEL Premium PZEV | SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | |
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| ** PRELIMINARY STANDARD EQUIPMENT ** | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
2012 Volkswagen Passat Options and Addition Equipment
NOTE Options
| S | S w/Appearance | SE | SE w/Sunroof | TDI SE | SE w/Sunroof & Nav PZEV | SE w/Sunroof & Nav | TDI SE w/Sunroof | SEL | TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav | SEL Premium PZEV | SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | |
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| ** THIS VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE IN THE STATES OF CA, CT, MA, ME, NY, PA, RI, VT, NJ, WA, OR, MD, AZ, DE, OH, ID, NH, NV, WV ** | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
PAINT Options
| S | S w/Appearance | SE | SE w/Sunroof | TDI SE | SE w/Sunroof & Nav PZEV | SE w/Sunroof & Nav | TDI SE w/Sunroof | SEL | TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav | SEL Premium PZEV | SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | |
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| BLACK | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| CANDY WHITE | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| GLACIER BLUE METALLIC | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| NIGHT BLUE METALLIC | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| OPERA RED METALLIC | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| PLATINUM GREY METALLIC | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| REFLEX SILVER METALLIC | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| TUNGSTEN SILVER METALLIC | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
PAINT SCHEME Options
| S | S w/Appearance | SE | SE w/Sunroof | TDI SE | SE w/Sunroof & Nav PZEV | SE w/Sunroof & Nav | TDI SE w/Sunroof | SEL | TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav | SEL Premium PZEV | SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | |
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| STANDARD PAINT | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
| S | S w/Appearance | SE | SE w/Sunroof | TDI SE | SE w/Sunroof & Nav PZEV | SE w/Sunroof & Nav | TDI SE w/Sunroof | SEL | TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav | SEL Premium PZEV | SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | |
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| (4) SECURITY WHEEL LOCKS (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| ** VARIOUS ADDITIONAL PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS MAY BE AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA-SEE YOUR AREA DEALER FOR A COMPLETE LIST ** | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 18" "SPOKANE" SPORT SILVER ALLOY WHEELS -inc: 235/45HR18 all-season tires *Take-off wheels are not returned to dealer* (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
| CARPETED MATS -inc: (2) front, (2) rear (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||
| FIRST AID KIT (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| LIP SPOILER (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| LUGGAGE NET (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| MAT KIT -inc: (4) rubber mats, trunk liner (N/A w/BGG Passat Trunk Liner) (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| TDI PROTECTION KIT -inc: (4) rubber floor mats, trunk liner, lip spoiler (N/A w/BKM Mat Kit, BGG Trunk Liner, BSL Lip Spoiler, or S0S0 Opera Red Metallic) (PIO) *CER Region Only* | • | ||||||||||||
| TDI PROTECTION KIT -inc: (4) rubber floor mats, trunk liner, lip spoiler (N/A w/BKM Mat Kit, BKC Carpeted Mats, BGG Trunk Liner, BSL Lip Spoiler, or S0S0 Opera Red Metallic) (PIO) *CER Region Only* | • | • | • | ||||||||||
| TRUNK LINER (N/A w/BKM Passat Mat Kit) (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
SEAT TRIM Options
| S | S w/Appearance | SE | SE w/Sunroof | TDI SE | SE w/Sunroof & Nav PZEV | SE w/Sunroof & Nav | TDI SE w/Sunroof | SEL | TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav | SEL Premium PZEV | SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | |
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| BEIGE, V-TEX LEATHERETTE SEATING SURFACES | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||
| BEIGE, VIENNA LEATHER/DYNAMICA CLOTH SEATING SURFACES | • | • | • | ||||||||||
| MOONROCK, CLOTH SEATING SURFACES | • | • | |||||||||||
| MOONROCK, V-TEX LEATHERETTE SEATING SURFACES | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||
| MOONROCK, VIENNA LEATHER/DYNAMICA CLOTH SEATING SURFACES | • | • | • | ||||||||||
| TITAN BLACK, CLOTH SEATING SURFACES | • | • | |||||||||||
| TITAN BLACK, V-TEX LEATHERETTE SEATING SURFACES | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||
| TITAN BLACK, VIENNA LEATHER/DYNAMICA CLOTH SEATING SURFACES | • | • | • |
2012 Volkswagen Passat Technical Specifications
Brakes
| S | S w/Appearance | SE | SE w/Sunroof | TDI SE | SE w/Sunroof & Nav PZEV | SE w/Sunroof & Nav | TDI SE w/Sunroof | SEL | TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav | SEL Premium PZEV | SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 12.3 x 1.0 | 12.3 x 1.0 | 12.3 x 1.0 | 12.3 x 1.0 | 12.3 x 1.0 | 12.3 x 1.0 | 12.3 x 1.0 | 12.3 x 1.0 | 12.3 x 1.0 | 12.3 x 1.0 | 12.3 x 1.0 | 12.3 x 1.0 | 12.3 x 1.0 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.7 x 0.4 | 10.7 x 0.4 | 10.7 x 0.4 | 10.7 x 0.4 | 10.7 x 0.4 | 10.7 x 0.4 | 10.7 x 0.4 | 10.7 x 0.4 | 10.7 x 0.4 | 10.7 x 0.4 | 10.7 x 0.4 | 10.7 x 0.4 | 10.7 x 0.4 |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| S | S w/Appearance | SE | SE w/Sunroof | TDI SE | SE w/Sunroof & Nav PZEV | SE w/Sunroof & Nav | TDI SE w/Sunroof | SEL | TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav | SEL Premium PZEV | SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume (ft) | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 |
Engine
| S | S w/Appearance | SE | SE w/Sunroof | TDI SE | SE w/Sunroof & Nav PZEV | SE w/Sunroof & Nav | TDI SE w/Sunroof | SEL | TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav | SEL Premium PZEV | SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5L/151 | 2.5L/151 | 2.5L/151 | 2.5L/151 | 2.0L/120 | 2.5L/151 | 3.6L/219 | 2.0L/120 | 2.5L/151 | 2.0L/120 | 2.5L/151 | 3.6L/219 | 2.0L/120 |
| Engine Type | Gas I5 | Gas I5 | Gas I5 | Gas I5 | Turbocharged Diesel I4 | Gas I5 | Gas V6 | Turbocharged Diesel I4 | Gas I5 | Turbocharged Diesel I4 | Gas I5 | Gas V6 | Turbocharged Diesel I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 170 @ 5700 | 170 @ 5700 | 170 @ 5700 | 170 @ 5700 | 140 @ 4000 | 170 @ 5700 | 280 @ 6200 | 140 @ 4000 | 170 @ 5700 | 140 @ 4000 | 170 @ 5700 | 280 @ 6200 | 140 @ 4000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 177 @ 4250 | 177 @ 4250 | 177 @ 4250 | 177 @ 4250 | 236 @ 1500-2500 | 177 @ 4250 | 258 @ 2500-5000 | 236 @ 1500-2500 | 177 @ 4250 | 236 @ 1500-2500 | 177 @ 4250 | 258 @ 2500-5000 | 236 @ 1500-2500 |
Exterior Dimensions
| S | S w/Appearance | SE | SE w/Sunroof | TDI SE | SE w/Sunroof & Nav PZEV | SE w/Sunroof & Nav | TDI SE w/Sunroof | SEL | TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav | SEL Premium PZEV | SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 58.5 | 58.5 | 58.5 | 58.5 | 58.5 | 58.5 | 58.5 | 58.5 | 58.5 | 58.5 | 58.5 | 58.5 | 58.5 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 191.6 | 191.6 | 191.6 | 191.6 | 191.6 | 191.6 | 191.6 | 191.6 | 191.6 | 191.6 | 191.6 | 191.6 | 191.6 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 110.4 | 110.4 | 110.4 | 110.4 | 110.4 | 110.4 | 110.4 | 110.4 | 110.4 | 110.4 | 110.4 | 110.4 | 110.4 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 72.2 | 72.2 | 72.2 | 72.2 | 72.2 | 72.2 | 72.2 | 72.2 | 72.2 | 72.2 | 72.2 | 72.2 | 72.2 |
Fuel Tank
| S | S w/Appearance | SE | SE w/Sunroof | TDI SE | SE w/Sunroof & Nav PZEV | SE w/Sunroof & Nav | TDI SE w/Sunroof | SEL | TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav | SEL Premium PZEV | SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 18.5 | 18.5 | 18.5 | 18.5 | 18.5 | 18.5 | 18.5 | 18.5 | 18.5 | 18.5 | 18.5 | 18.5 | 18.5 |
Steering
| S | S w/Appearance | SE | SE w/Sunroof | TDI SE | SE w/Sunroof & Nav PZEV | SE w/Sunroof & Nav | TDI SE w/Sunroof | SEL | TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav | SEL Premium PZEV | SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 36.4 | 36.4 | 36.4 | 36.4 | 36.4 | 36.4 | 36.4 | 36.4 | 36.4 | 36.4 | 36.4 | 36.4 | 36.4 |
Suspension
| S | S w/Appearance | SE | SE w/Sunroof | TDI SE | SE w/Sunroof & Nav PZEV | SE w/Sunroof & Nav | TDI SE w/Sunroof | SEL | TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav | SEL Premium PZEV | SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | 4-Link | 4-Link | 4-Link | 4-Link | 4-Link | 4-Link | 4-Link | 4-Link | 4-Link | 4-Link | 4-Link | 4-Link | 4-Link |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Tires
| S | S w/Appearance | SE | SE w/Sunroof | TDI SE | SE w/Sunroof & Nav PZEV | SE w/Sunroof & Nav | TDI SE w/Sunroof | SEL | TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav | SEL Premium PZEV | SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | P215/60TR16 | P215/60TR16 | P215/55HR17 | P215/55HR17 | P215/55HR17 | P215/55HR17 | P235/45HR18 | P215/55HR17 | P215/55HR17 | P235/45HR18 | P215/55HR17 | P235/45HR18 | P235/45HR18 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/60TR16 | P215/60TR16 | P215/55HR17 | P215/55HR17 | P215/55HR17 | P215/55HR17 | P235/45HR18 | P215/55HR17 | P215/55HR17 | P235/45HR18 | P215/55HR17 | P235/45HR18 | P235/45HR18 |
Transmission
| S | S w/Appearance | SE | SE w/Sunroof | TDI SE | SE w/Sunroof & Nav PZEV | SE w/Sunroof & Nav | TDI SE w/Sunroof | SEL | TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav | SEL Premium PZEV | SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Manual | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Manual | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic w/Manual Shift |
| Trans Type | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Vehicle
| S | S w/Appearance | SE | SE w/Sunroof | TDI SE | SE w/Sunroof & Nav PZEV | SE w/Sunroof & Nav | TDI SE w/Sunroof | SEL | TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav | SEL Premium PZEV | SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 38.3 | 38.3 | 38.3 | 38.3 | 38.3 | 38.3 | 38.3 | 38.3 | 38.3 | 38.3 | 38.3 | 38.3 | 38.3 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.4 | 42.4 | 42.4 | 42.4 | 42.4 | 42.4 | 42.4 | 42.4 | 42.4 | 42.4 | 42.4 | 42.4 | 42.4 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 56.9 | 56.9 | 56.9 | 56.9 | 56.9 | 56.9 | 56.9 | 56.9 | 56.9 | 56.9 | 56.9 | 56.9 | 56.9 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 102.0 | 102.0 | 102.0 | 102.0 | 102.0 | 102.0 | 102.0 | 102.0 | 102.0 | 102.0 | 102.0 | 102.0 | 102.0 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.8 | 37.8 | 37.8 | 37.8 | 37.8 | 37.8 | 37.8 | 37.8 | 37.8 | 37.8 | 37.8 | 37.8 | 37.8 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 39.1 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 39.1 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 57.0 | 57.0 | 57.0 | 57.0 | 57.0 | 57.0 | 57.0 | 57.0 | 57.0 | 57.0 | 57.0 | 57.0 | 57.0 |
Weight Information
| S | S w/Appearance | SE | SE w/Sunroof | TDI SE | SE w/Sunroof & Nav PZEV | SE w/Sunroof & Nav | TDI SE w/Sunroof | SEL | TDI SE w/Sunroof & Nav | SEL Premium PZEV | SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3166 | 3221 | 3166 | 3221 | 3360 | 3221 | 3446 | 3397 | 3221 | 3397 | 3221 | 3446 | 3397 |
2012 Volkswagen Passat Safety Features
Safety Features
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) |
| Daytime running lights |
| Dual front airbags |
| Dual front side-impact airbags |
| Front/rear side curtain airbags |
| Child safety rear door locks |
| Emergency trunk release |
| 3-point safety belts for all seating positions -inc: pretensioners |
| Hill hold control (HHC) |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | N/A |
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