2012 Volkswagen Passat SE Sedan
- Used
The highlights
- Automatic temperature control
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Front dual zone A/C
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Split folding rear seat
- Heated front seats
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Fully automatic headlights
- Power driver seat
- Alloy wheels
The full specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Air conditioning
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Automatic temperature control
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front beverage holders
- Front dual zone A/C
- Illuminated entry
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power windows
- Rear beverage holders
- Rear door bins
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Alloy wheels
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Speed-sensing steering
- 1st row LCD monitors: 1
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- CD player
- CD-MP3 decoder
- Diversity antenna
- Radio data system
- Speakers: 8
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- Front center armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Heated front seats
- Leather shift knob
- Leather steering wheel
- Manual passenger lumbar support
- Max seating capacity: 5
- Power 2-way driver lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Rear seat center armrest
- Rear seats: bench
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Split folding rear seat
- Cylinder configuration: I-5
- Drive type: front-wheel
- Engine liters: 2.5
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 22mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 31mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 18.5gal.
- Horsepower: 170hp @ 5,700RPM
- Manual-shift auto
- Mode select transmission
- Number of valves: 20
- Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
- Sequential multi-point fuel injection
- Torque: 177 lb.-ft. @ 4,250RPM
- Transmission: 6 speed automatic
- Variable valve control
- Bumpers: body-color
- Door mirrors: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Rear cargo: trunk
- Tailpipe finisher: chrome
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- Air Pollution Score (AP): 5
- Compression ratio: 9.50 to 1
- Curb weight: 1,461kg (3,221lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 82.5mm x 92.5mm (3.25" x 3.64")
- Engine displacement: 2.5 L
- Engine horsepower: 170hp @ 5,700RPM
- Engine torque: 177 lb.-ft. @ 4,250RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,834mm (72.2")
- Exterior height: 1,486mm (58.5")
- Exterior length: 4,867mm (191.6")
- Front headroom: 973mm (38.3")
- Front legroom: 1,077mm (42.4")
- Front shoulder room: 1,445mm (56.9")
- GVWR: 2,030kg (4,475lbs)
- Greenhouse Gas Score (GG): 6
- Interior cargo volume: 450 L (16 cu.ft.)
- Interior maximum cargo volume: 450 L (16 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 2,888L (102.0 cu.ft.)
- Rear headroom: 960mm (37.8")
- Rear legroom: 993mm (39.1")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,448mm (57.0")
- Towing capacity: 454kg (1,000lbs)
- Turning radius: 5.5m (18.2')
- Wheelbase: 2,804mm (110.4")
- Compass
- Delay-off headlights
- Display: analog
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Rear reading lights
- Rear window defroster
- Tachometer
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Ignition disable
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Traction control
Notes from the dealer
Key Features Include
Heated Driver Seat, Satellite Radio, iPod/MP3 Input, Bluetooth®, Multi-CD Changer, Aluminum Wheels, Dual Zone a/C, Heated Seats. MP3 Player, Keyless Entry, Steering Wheel Controls, Child Safety Locks, Electronic Stability Control.
Experts Conclude
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KBB.com Consumer Reviews
- 5.0
Best sedan ever
by Fish on 4/13/2026 9:05:17 PM
This car handles excellent. When stopping turning and driving. You'll never have issues . It runs beautifully the turbo really is the special part when needing to get where your going. Gas miles are average but never a pocket drain . Keep the car serviced you'll have a friend for life - 5.0
Great Car
by Great Car on 12/28/2025 10:30:18 PM
Reliable great looking car. Simple but high technology. ……………,,,,, …………………………….,……………..,……………. - 5.0
Love my Passat!
by 200k and counting on 11/20/2025 9:02:06 PM
This is the only VW I've ever owned and I L.O.V.E it!! Bought it in 2019 with 83k and she's still doing well with just over 200k. 😊 Basic white sedan but fits me like a glove. I'm 5'4" at 120 and I've taken it across the US several times and can't complain. My husband who's 6' and 270 is also comfortable driving but not so much getting in and out, lol. I must add that we use Lucas product in the fuel and engine oil so I'm confident that that makes a difference. Doesn't burn or leak any fluids. Still gets over 30 MPG on non-windy road trips. She rarely has to deal with city traffic as she is a country sedan so all the fresh country air is probably good for her also. Cons are the cost to do standard repairs on wearable parts i.e. any suspension parts (although we were able to change the struts and springs ourselves). Changing bulbs is 95% super simple. Nothing really complicated with this car. I'm scared to have to take the risk to buy a newer vehicle as this one has been a peach.
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