2012 Volkswagen Passat review
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
20 city, 28 highway, 23 combined
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Volkswagen Passat an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Volkswagen Passat 20th out of 28 among Midsize Cars.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Volkswagen PassatVolkswagen Passat features and specs
SE 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leatherette Seats
- Manual Transmission
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Leatherette Seats
- Navigation System
- Rear Spoiler
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Sunroof(s)
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.5L
Horsepower
170
Torque (ft-lbs)
177
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
18.5
Wheelbase
110.4"
Overall length
191.6"
Width
72.2"
Height
58.5"
Leg room
F 42.4"/R 39.1"
Head room
F 38.3"/R 37.8"
Front tires
P215/55HR17
Rear tires
P215/55HR17
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Manual 5
2012 Volkswagen Passat FAQ
The 2012 Volkswagen Passat is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- SE: 22 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- S: 22 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- SEL: 22 MPG City and 31 MPG Highway
- TDI SE: 31 MPG City and 43 MPG Highway
- TDI SEL: 30 MPG City and 40 MPG Highway
The Volkswagen Passat received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Volkswagen Passat as 19 out of 28 among Midsize Car
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