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2012 Volkswagen Passat specifications
Body
Generic Type: Car
Vehicle Size: Medium
Rear Roof Profile: Trunk
No Side Doors: 4
Convertible Top: No
Brakes
Rear Brakes - Type: Disc
Front Brakes - Type: Vented Disc
ABS: Std
Traction Control: Std
Stability Control: Std
Chassis
Chassis Type: Unitized Body/Frame
Engine Layout: Transverse
Engine Position: Front
Convenience
Power Windows: Std
Power Door Locks: Std
Remote Lock/Unlock: Std
Driveline
Driven Wheels: FWD
Driving Aids
Cruise Control: Std
Energy Storage
Fuel Capacity (gallons): 18.5 gal
Engine
Configuration: I
Cylinders: 4
Fuel Type: Diesel
Forced Induction: Turbocharged
Displacement: 2.0 l ( 1968 cc )
Max. Power: 140 bhp
Max. Power @RPM: 4000
Max. Torque: 236.0 lbft ( 320 Nm )
Max. Torque @RPM: 1750-2500
Exterior
Side Mirrors - Power: Std
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight: 3360 lb
Wheelbase: 110.4 in
Height - Body: 58.5 in
Width - Body: 72.2 in ( 1835 mm )
Length: 191.7 in ( 4868 mm )
Front Track: 62.1 in ( 1577 mm )
Rear Track: 61.0 in ( 1550 mm )
Fuel Economy
EPA City (mpg): 31
EPA Hwy (mpg): 43
HVAC
Air Conditioning: Std
Climate Control Zones: 2
Automatic Climate Control: Std
Infotainment
Navigation System: N/A
Interior Dimensions
Head Room - 1st Row: 38.3 in
Head Room - 2nd Row: 37.8 in
Shlder Room - 1st Row: 56.9 in
Shlder Room - 2nd Row: 57 in ( 57.0 in )
Leg Room - 1st Row: 42.4 in
Leg Room - 2nd Row: 39.1 in
Seating Positions - 1st Row: 2
Seating Positions - 2nd Row: 3
Cargo Volume: 15.9 cu ft
Lighting
Headlamp Type: Halogen
Powertrain
Powertrain: Internal Combustion
Seating
Rows of Seats: 2
Max. Passenger Capacity: 5
Seat Material: Leatherette
Power Adjustable Seats - 1st Row Driver Side: Std
Power Adjustable Seats - 1st Row Passenger Side: N/A
Heated Seats - 1st Row: Std
Suspension
Front Suspension - Type: MacPherson strut/lower arm
Rear Suspension - Type: Multilink
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Forward Gears: 6
Utility
Cargo Access: Trunk
Wheels / Tires
Wheel Type: Alloy
Tire Size F (,R): 215/55R17