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Used 2012 Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium Sedan 4D
Columbus, OH
43085
4.1
Expert
4.5
Consumer
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 3446 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 102.0 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.3 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 42.4 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.4 inches | ||
Overall Length | 191.6 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 56.9 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 15.9 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 36.4 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 110.4 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 72.2 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Fog Lights | Available | ||
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Privacy Glass | Available | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
Fuel Economy
City | 20 mpg | ||
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Highway | 28 mpg | ||
Combined | 23 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
6 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium |
Performance
Horsepower | 280 @ 6200 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 258 @ 2500 rpm | ||
Engine | V6, 3.6 Liter | ||
Top Speed | 130 mph |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 12 years / Unlimited miles |
2012 Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium Sedan 4D Standard Features
2012 Volkswagen Passat
KBB.com Review
4.1
Kbb.com Expert Rating
You'll Like This Car If...
Looking for a roomy, midsize sedan that offers an assortment of powertrains and a healthy amount of standard content like dual-zone climate control, automatic headlights and keyless entry, all for a starting price in the low $20K range? Try the 2012 Volkswagen Passat on for size.
You May Not Like This Car If...
Although starting in the $20K price sweet spot, adding options (like an automatic transmission or a USB port) will quickly up the total for the 2012 Volkswagen Passat sedan. And if you’re looking for a family 4-door that stands out visually on the road, the sharp-looking Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima will draw more attention.
2012 Volkswagen Passat
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
4.5
Consumer Rating
285 ratings
Value
4.5
Performance
4.5
Quality
4.5
Comfort
4.5
Reliability
4.6
Styling
4.5
2012 Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium Sedan 4D Safety
2012 Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium Sedan 4D Safety Technology
5.0
Crash Test Rating
Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Frontal Crash
5.0
Side Barrier
5.0
Rollover Rating
4.0
Side Crash
5.0
Compare to Similar Vehicles
 Used 2012 Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium Sedan 4D |  Used 2015 Ford Focus |  Used 2015 Chevrolet Cruze |  Used 2015 Kia Forte | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $5,564 | $5,159 | $4,330 | $5,227 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.4 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.5 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 4.2 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 20/Hwy 28/Comb 23 MPG | City 26/Hwy 38/Comb 30 MPG | City 25/Hwy 36/Comb 29 MPG | City 25/Hwy 36/Comb 29 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Flexible Fuel | Gas | Gas | |
| Safety Rating | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 280 @ 6200 RPM | 160 @ 6500 RPM | 138 @ 6300 RPM | 173 @ 6500 RPM | |
| Engine | V6, 3.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Flex Fuel, 2.0L | 4-Cyl, ECOTEC, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, GDI, 2.0 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
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