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2012 Volkswagen Passat Sedan - Specs

2012 Volkswagen Passat Sedanmore photos

$20,590–$32,950 MSRP

$19,746–$31,600 Invoice

20/28 MPG City/Hwy

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Power Circle Ratings

Overall Quality 2.0

Overall Performance and Design 5.0

Predicted Reliability 2.5

Ratings data for all body styles and trim levels within a particular model family are aggregated when calculating the model's overall Power Circle Rating.

Specs

Convenience Features
  • 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
Entertainment Features
  • AM/FM radio
  • CD player
  • MP3 decoder
  • Radio data system
  • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
  • Speakers 6
  • Wireless phone connectivity
  • Diversity antenna
Seats and Trim
  • Max seating capacity 5
  • Front seats bucket
  • Front center armrest
  • Rear seats bench
  • Split folding rear seat
  • Rear seat center armrest
Warranty
  • 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
Body Exterior
  • Rear cargo trunk
  • Power door mirrors
  • Turn signal indicator mirrors
  • Door mirrors body-color
  • Bumpers body-color
Safety and Security
  • 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
Suspension/Handling
  • 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"
Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation
  • 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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