2012 Volkswagen Passat
MSRP
$23,975
drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
epa classification
Mid-Size
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
10.1
energuide estimate - hwy
6.5
engine type
Gas I5
displacement
2.5L/151
sae net horsepower @ rpm
170 @ 5700
sae net torque @ rpm
177 @ 4250
trans type
5
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
70.0
wheelbase
110.4
length, overall
191.6
width, max w/o mirrors
72.2
height, overall
58.5
trunk volume
15.9
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
3910
Passenger Volume
102.0
Base Curb Weight
3166
Cruising Range - City
1629.33
Cruising Range - Hwy
2531.73
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Trans Description Cont.
Manual
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.78
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.12
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.27
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.86
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.66
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.60
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.65
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140
Total Cooling System Capacity
9.0
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
4-Link
Front Tire Size
P215/60R16
Rear Tire Size
P215/60R16
Front Wheel Size
16 x -TBD-
Rear Wheel Size
16 x -TBD-
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36.4
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.3 x 1.0
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.7 x 0.4
Front Head Room
38.3
Front Leg Room
42.4
Front Shoulder Room
56.9
Second Head Room
37.8
Second Leg Room
39.1
Second Shoulder Room
57.0
Track Width, Front
62.1
Track Width, Rear
61.0
Min Ground Clearance
5.4
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