2012 Volkswagen Passat
3 trims available
SEL Premium V6
from $33,795
5.6s
0-60
--
1/4 Mile
280
HP
258
LB-FT
3.6L VR6 ·
6-Speed DSG ·
FWD
20 / 28 / 23 MPG ·
3,560 lbs
S 2.5
from $19,995
8.1s
0-60
--
1/4 Mile
170
HP
177
LB-FT
2.5L I5 DOHC 20V ·
5-Speed Manual ·
FWD
22 / 32 / 26 MPG ·
3,230 lbs
SE TDI
from $25,995
8.2s
0-60
--
1/4 Mile
140
HP
236
LB-FT
2.0L Turbo Diesel I4 TDI ·
6-Speed DSG ·
FWD
31 / 43 / 35 MPG ·
3,340 lbs
All Trims Comparison
| Trim | 0-60 | 1/4 Mi | HP | Torque | Engine | Trans | Drive | MPG | Weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEL Premium V6 | 5.9s | -- | 280 | 258 | 3.6L VR6 | 6-Speed DSG | FWD | 20 / 28 / 23 MPG | 3,560 lbs | $33,795 |
| S 2.5 | 8.5s | -- | 170 | 177 | 2.5L I5 DOHC 20V | 5-Speed Manual | FWD | 22 / 32 / 26 MPG | 3,230 lbs | $19,995 |
| SE TDI | 8.6s | -- | 140 | 236 | 2.0L Turbo Diesel I4 TDI | 6-Speed DSG | FWD | 31 / 43 / 35 MPG | 3,340 lbs | $25,995 |