2012 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

4-Door Sedan 2.0L DSG TDI SE w/Sunroof
MSRP based on 4-Door Sedan 2.0L DSG TDI SE w/Sunroof
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 30 mpg City/40 mpg Hwy
Engine Turbocharged Diesel I4, 2.0L
EPA Class Mid-Size
Style Name 4dr Sdn 2.0L DSG TDI SE w/Sunroof
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission 6-speed DSG automatic transmission

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Mid-Size
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3397
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Leg Room (in) 42.4
Second Shoulder Room (in) 57.0
Passenger Volume (ft³) 102.0
Second Head Room (in) 37.8
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.9
Second Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Head Room (in) 38.3
Second Leg Room (in) 39.1
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) 110.4
Track Width, Rear (in) 61.0
Height, Overall (in) 58.5
Length, Overall (in) 191.6
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.4
Track Width, Front (in) 62.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 72.2
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 15.9

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 18.5
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 34
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 30
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 40

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 236 @ 1500-2500
Fuel System Direct Injection
Engine Type Turbocharged Diesel I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 140 @ 4000
Displacement 2.0L/120
Transmission
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.46
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.76
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/Manual Shift
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.90
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.12, 3.04
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.05
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.99
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.91
Trans Type 6
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.30
Brakes
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.7 x 0.4
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.3 x 1.0
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Steering
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 36.4
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 16.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) NA
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.0
Tires
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size - TBD -
Front Tire Size P215/55HR17
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P215/55HR17
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Material - TBD -
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) - TBD -
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) NA
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) NA
Suspension Type - Rear 4-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) NA
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear Yes
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights Yes
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control Yes
Other 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:...

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 12
Drivetrain Miles/km 60,000
Drivetrain Years 5
Maintenance Miles/km 36,000
Maintenance Note Carefree Maintenance Program
Maintenance Years 3
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 36,000
Roadside Assistance Years 3

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 9.2
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 140
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
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