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2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI SEL Premium

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Pricing

Invoice price

 $ 30,876

Destination charge

 $ 770

Best in Class

Best in class

 Combined fuel economy

Fuel Economy

Highway

 40MPG

City

 30MPG

Combined

 34MPG

Safety

Overall safety rating

Air Conditioning

Front air conditioning

 Automatic climate control

Front air conditioning zones

 Dual

Rear vents

 Second row

Airbags

Airbag deactivation

 Occupant sensing passenger

Front airbags

 Dual

Side airbags

 Front

Side curtain airbags

 Rear

Audio System

Antenna type

 Diversity

Auxiliary audio input

 iPod/iPhone

In-Dash CD

 MP3 Playback

Premium brand

 Fender

Premium brand speakers

 Fender

Radio

 AM/FM

Satellite radio

 SiriusXM

Subwoofer

 1

Total speakers

 8

Brakes

ABS

 4-wheel

Front brake diameter

 12.3

Front brake type

 Ventilated disc

Front brake width

 1.0

Rear brake diameter

 10.7

Rear brake type

 Disc

Rear brake width

 1.0

Comfort Features

Armrests

 Front center

Center console trim

 Aluminum

Dash trim

 Alloy

Door trim

 Leatherette

Floor mat material

 Carpet

Floor mats

 Front

Interior accents

 Woodgrain

Parking brake trim

 Leather

Shift knob trim

 Leather

Steering wheel trim

 Leather

Convenience Features

Assist handle

 Front

Center console

 Front console with storage

Cupholders

 Rear

Memorized settings

 Side mirrors

Multi-function remote

 Trunk release

One-touch windows

 1

Power outlet(s)

 12V front

Reading lights

 Rear

Rearview mirror

 Auto-dimming

Steering wheel

 Tilt and telescopic

Steering wheel mounted controls

 Phone

Storage

 Door pockets

Universal remote transmitter

 Homelink - garage door opener

Vanity mirrors

 Dual illuminating

Engine

Alternator

 140 amps

Exterior Features

Body side moldings

 Body-color with chrome accents

Door handle color

 Body-color

Exhaust tip color

 Chrome

Front bumper color

 Body-color

Grille color

 Chrome

Mirror color

 Body-color

Window trim

 Chrome

Instrumentation

Gauge

 Tachometer

Warnings and reminders

 Tire fill alert

Lights

Headlights

 Halogen

Mirrors

Side mirror adjustments

 Power

Side mirrors

 Heated

Roof

Moonroof / Sunroof

 Power glass

Sunroof

 Tilt/slide

Safety

Body side reinforcements

 Side impact door beams

Child seat anchors

 LATCH system

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors

 Front

Front seatbelts

 3-point

Rear seatbelts

 3-point

Seatbelt force limiters

 Rear

Seatbelt pretensioners

 Front

Seatbelt warning sensor

 Front

Seats

Driver seat

 Heated

Driver seat power adjustments

 Lumbar

Front headrests

 Adjustable

Front seat type

 Sport bucket

Heated seats

 Front

Passenger seat

 Heated

Passenger seat power adjustments

 Lumbar

Rear headrests

 Adjustable

Rear seat folding

 Split

Rear seat type

 60-40 split bench

Upholstery

 Leather

Security

Anti-theft system

 Theft-deterrent system

Power door locks

 Auto-locking

Stability and Traction

Steering

Steering ratio

 16.4

Turns lock-to-lock

 3.0

Suspension

Front shock type

 Gas

Front spring type

 Coil

Front suspension classification

 Independent

Front suspension type

 Lower control arms

Rear shock type

 Gas

Rear suspension classification

 Independent

Rear suspension type

 Multi-link

Telematics

Phone

 Hands free

Wireless data link

 Bluetooth

Tires and Rims

Spare tire mount location

 Inside

Spare tire size

 Temporary

Tire type

 All season

Wheels

 Alloy

Windows

Front wipers

 Variable intermittent

Power windows

 Safety reverse

Window defogger

 Rear

ABS

 4-wheel

MP3 Player

 x

Drive Type

Drive type

 FWD

Fuel Tanks

Fuel tank volume

 18.5 gal

Interior Dimensions

Cargo volume

 15.9 cu ft

Passenger volume

 102 cu ft

Measurements of Size and Shape

Front track

 62.1 in

Ground clearance

 5.4 in

Height

 58.5 in

Length

 191.6 in

Rear track

 61 in

Wheelbase

 110.4 in

Width

 72.2 in

Measurements of Weight

Curb weight

 3397 tons

Performance Specifications

Turning circle

 36.4 ft

Seating

Head room in front

 38.3 in

Head room in rear

 37.8 in

Leg room in front

 42.4 in

Leg room in rear

 39.1 in

Maximum seating

 5

Seating rows

 2

Shoulder room in front

 56.9 in

Shoulder room in rear

 57 in

Standard seating

 5

Wheels and Tires

Rear tire type

 P235/45R18 94H

Rear wheel diameter

 18.0 in

Tire type

 P235/45R18 94H

Wheel diameter

 18.0 in

Safety Equipment

2-wheel ABS

 Not Available

4-wheel ABS

 Standard

Brake assist

 Standard

Daytime running lights

 Standard

Electronic stability control

 Standard

Electronic traction control

 Standard

Front driver airbags

 Standard

Front passenger airbags

 Standard

Rollover stability control

 Not Available

Side curtain airbags

 Standard

Side impact airbags

 Standard

Tire pressure monitoring system

 Standard

Auto Pacific

Ideal Vehicle Award

 b

Vehicle Satisfaction Reward: Passenger Cars

 b

Autobytel

Top 10 Sedans

 b

Top 10 Wagons

 b

Autobytel/AutoPacific

Ideal Vehicle Award: Premium Mid-Size Car

 b

Vehicle Satisfaction Award: Premium Mid-Size Car

 b

Car And Driver

Editors Choice Awards: Family Sedans

 b

Editors Choice Awards: Green

 b

Editors Choice Awards: Sedans and Wagons

 b

Editors Choice Awards:Luxury

 b

Cars.com

Best of the Year

 b

Best of the Year: Nominee

 b

Eco-Friendly Car of the Year: Nominee

 b

Earth, Wind and Power

Most Earth Friendly Car of the Year

 b

Edmunds

Top 10 Least Expensive Midsize Sedans

 b

Top 10 Most Fuel-Efficient Sedans

 b

Top 15 Family Vehicles

 b

Top Recommended Sedans

 b

Green Car Journal

Green Car Vision Award: Finalist

 b

GreenerCars.org

Best Vehicles By Class: Midsize Cars

 b

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Top Safety Pick - Midsize Cars

 b

J.D. Power and Associates

Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study: Highest Ranked in Segment

 b

Kelley Blue Book

10 Best Sedans Under 25k

 b

Best Family Cars

 b

Best Redesigned Vehicle: Finalist

 b

Top 10 Green Cars

 b

Kiplingers Personal Finance

Best New and Redesigned Models: Cars 30k to 40k

 b

Motor Trend

Car of the Year

 b

Car of the Year: Contender

 b

Car of the Year: Finalist

 b

North American Car of the Year

North American Car of the Year Finalist

 b

North American Car of the Year Nominee

 b

Popular Mechanics

Automotive Excellence Award: Fuel Efficiency

 b

Road and Travel Magazine

Earth, Wind

 b

The Car Book

Best Bet: Intermediate

 b

The Car Connection

Best Car to Buy - Nominee

 b

US News

Best Affordable Midsize Cars

 b

World Car of the Year

World Car Design of the Year Finalist

 b

World Car of the Year Finalist

 b

World Car of the Year Finalist: Top 3

 b

Crash Test Ratings

Overall star rating

 IIIII

Front crash overall star rating

 IIIII

Front crash (driver) star rating

 IIIII

Front crash (passenger) star rating

 IIIII

Side crash overall star rating

 IIIII

Side barrier overall star rating

 IIIII

Side barrier (driver) star rating

 IIII

Side barrier (passenger) star rating

 IIIII

Side pole (driver) star rating

 IIIII

Rollover star rating

 IIII

Engine

The equipped engine used in this test.

 2.0L Diesel Turbo I4 140hp 236ft. lbs.

Transmission

The equipped transmission used in this test.

 6-Speed Double Clutch

Fuel Type

Type of fuel used during EPA testing (values provided by EPA).

 Diesel

Sales Area

The region where this vehicle is sold. No longer in use as of model year 2008

 Federal all altitude

Under-Hood ID

Identifier placed on under-hood engine/transmissions stickers by the EPA.

 CVWXV02.0U4S

Air Pollution Score

0-10 Air Pollution Score (10 is highest). "N/A" indicates untested vehicle

 6

Greenhouse Gas Score

0-10 Greenhouse Gas Score (10 is highest). "N/A" indicates untested vehicle.

 3

Smartway

"Yes" indicates "Smartway" vehicle, and "Elite" indicates "Smartway Elite" vehicle.
EliteElite

Basic

Bumper to Bumper

 36 months, 36,000 miles

Drivetrain/Powertrain

Powertrain

 60 months, 60,000 miles

Emission

California Emission Defect

 36 months, 50,000 miles

Maintenance/Adjustments

Free Scheduled Maintenance

 36 months, 45,000 miles

Roadside Assistance

24 Hour Roadside Assistance

 36 months, 36,000 miles

Rust

Corrosion Perforation

 48 months, Unlimited miles

Safety Restraint System

Seat Belt Coverage

 48 months, 50,000 miles

Recalls

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 2012-04-27 12V146000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS 2014-05-13 14V125000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL 15V483000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL 2016-01-15 15V483000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE 16V078000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING 16V171000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE 16V078000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING 16V171000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING 2016-09-15 16V171000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE 16V078000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE 2017-03-10 16V078000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL 17V309000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT 17V309000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL 2017-07-07 17V309000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT 2017-07-07 17V309000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE 2017-03-10 16V078000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE 2017-03-10 16V078000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 18V329000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 18V329000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE 2018-03-16 18V148000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2018-11-29 18V329000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2018-11-29 18V329000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS 19V389000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS 2019-07-16 19V389000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE 2019-12-20 19V862000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE 2017-03-10 16V078000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE 2018-03-16 18V148000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE 2019-12-20 19V862000
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 2012-04-27 12V146000