	SE PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)	SE PZEV 4dr Sedan w/Sunroof (2.5L 5cyl 6A)	SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)	SE 4dr Sedan w/Sunroof (2.5L 5cyl 6A)	S PZEV 4dr Sedan w/Appearance (2.5L 5cyl 6A)	SE PZEV 4dr Sedan w/Sunroof, Nav (2.5L 5cyl 6A)	SEL PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)	SEL Premium PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)	SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)	TDI SE 4dr Sedan w/Sunroof (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)	TDI SEL Premium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)	S 4dr Sedan w/Appearance (2.5L 5cyl 6A)	V6 SEL Premium 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6AM)	SE 4dr Sedan w/Sunroof, Nav (2.5L 5cyl 6A)	V6 SE 4dr Sedan w/Sunroof (3.6L 6cyl 6AM)	TDI SE 4dr Sedan w/Sunroof, Nav (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM)	V6 SE 4dr Sedan w/Sunroof, Nav (3.6L 6cyl 6AM)	S PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)	SE PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)	SEL Premium 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)	S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)	TDI SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6M)	SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
MPG	25	25	25	25	25	25	25	25	25	34	34	25	23	25	23	34	23	26	26	25	26	35	26
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Transmission	6-speed automatic	6-speed automatic	6-speed automatic	6-speed automatic	6-speed automatic	6-speed automatic	6-speed automatic	6-speed automatic	6-speed automatic	6-speed automated manual	6-speed automated manual	6-speed automatic	6-speed automated manual	6-speed automatic	6-speed automated manual	6-speed automated manual	6-speed automated manual	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	6-speed automatic	5-speed manual	6-speed manual	5-speed manual
Fuel	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	diesel	diesel	gas	gas	gas	gas	diesel	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	diesel	gas
Horsepower	170 hp @ 5700 rpm	170 hp @ 5700 rpm	170 hp @ 5700 rpm	170 hp @ 5700 rpm	170 hp @ 5700 rpm	170 hp @ 5700 rpm	170 hp @ 5700 rpm	170 hp @ 5700 rpm	170 hp @ 5700 rpm	140 hp @ 4000 rpm	140 hp @ 4000 rpm	170 hp @ 5700 rpm	280 hp @ 6200 rpm	170 hp @ 5700 rpm	280 hp @ 6200 rpm	140 hp @ 4000 rpm	280 hp @ 6200 rpm	170 hp @ 5700 rpm	170 hp @ 5700 rpm	170 hp @ 5700 rpm	170 hp @ 5700 rpm	140 hp @ 4000 rpm	170 hp @ 5700 rpm

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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall5/5
Driver5/5
Passenger5/5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5/5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5/5
Driver4/5
Passenger5/5

Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5/5
Back Seat5/5
Rollover
Rollover4/5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover10.7%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Side Impact Test
G
Good
Roof Strength Test
G
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
G
Good
IIHS Small Overlap Front Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test
G
Good

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imfarkle, 10/25/2011

unexpected pleasant surprise

I never expected to do a deal,but i had read alot of good things about the new passat, and went for a test drive.I tested the V6 SEL and i fell in love with it. I've had it for 1 month 1000 miles. I still love it, No problems so far.

lighthouse2012, 5/11/2012

2012 Passat SEL Premium

I purchased my 2012 Passat on April 22nd. 1. Infotainment unit was replaced after 2 visits to the dealership. 2. Infotainment continues to not function properly. 3. Driver side door rattles and squeaks upon opening and closing of door. 4. Steering Wheel is not aligned to center. 5. Strutts replaced due to loud noise upon turning left or right at high and low speeds. 6. The dealership has yet to resolve other issues.

trashman00, 12/8/2011

My First Volkswagen

I recently leased this car because it caught my eye while working one day. The interior space is awesome!! We are big people all over 6ft. Legroom to spare all around. Fun to drive when shifting to Sport-Mode. Great bang for buck!! All my neighbors seem to love it. My only gripe so far is the car doors make a boing sound when closing them. I don't like that and find it annoying. Overall I'm pleased and I would recommend this car for looks,

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More About This Model

The Volkswagen Passat has traditionally been on the fringe of the midsize sedan class. It competes with the Honda Accords and Toyota Camrys of the world, but in the past, its pricing began where its rivals were topping out. On the one hand, this made for an amazingly refined midsize sedan, with an interior quality and driving feel like that of an Audi, but this came at the cost of an uncompetitive price when compared to the competition.

The 2012 Volkswagen Passat has had its price slashed by $7,000 compared to the previous-generation Passat, so now it's on equal footing with its competition. To achieve this more attractive price point, a few items have been left behind in the redesign, however. These include the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, all-wheel drive, bi-xenon headlights, and even rear-seat ventilation outlets to name a few.

At the same time, we've found that the price cut and shorter list of standard and optional equipment don't mean that corners have been cut in the redesign of the Passat's basic package. In fact, Volkswagen has managed to maintain the premium feel of the Passat's predecessor while significantly reducing the price tag.

There is no shortage of good cars to choose from when it comes to midsize sedans, and the differences among them are slight. The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu has been significantly redesigned, yet lacks the interior space of the Passat. The 2012 Honda Accord is a solid contender, but in the lower trims, it doesn't offer as many standard features as its competition. And finally, the 2012 Hyundai Sonata has the most power, offers Bluetooth as standard equipment and has a lower price point.

Used 2012 Volkswagen Passat Overview

The Used 2012 Volkswagen Passat is offered in the following submodels: , . Available styles include SE PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A), SE PZEV 4dr Sedan w/Sunroof (2.5L 5cyl 6A), SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A), SE 4dr Sedan w/Sunroof (2.5L 5cyl 6A), SE PZEV 4dr Sedan w/Sunroof, Nav (2.5L 5cyl 6A), S PZEV 4dr Sedan w/Appearance (2.5L 5cyl 6A), SEL PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A), SEL Premium PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A), SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A), TDI SE 4dr Sedan w/Sunroof (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM), S 4dr Sedan w/Appearance (2.5L 5cyl 6A), TDI SEL Premium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM), V6 SEL Premium 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6AM), SE 4dr Sedan w/Sunroof, Nav (2.5L 5cyl 6A), V6 SE 4dr Sedan w/Sunroof (3.6L 6cyl 6AM), TDI SE 4dr Sedan w/Sunroof, Nav (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6AM), V6 SE 4dr Sedan w/Sunroof, Nav (3.6L 6cyl 6AM), S PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M), SEL Premium 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A), SE PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M), S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M), TDI SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6M), and SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M).

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Price comparisons for Used 2012 Volkswagen Passat trim styles:

The Used 2012 Volkswagen Passat SE PZEV is priced between $6,788 and $12,599 with odometer readings between 0 and 138091 miles.
The Used 2012 Volkswagen Passat S PZEV is priced between $4,866 and $11,998 with odometer readings between 47895 and 136673 miles.
The Used 2012 Volkswagen Passat SEL PZEV is priced between $13,119 and $14,998 with odometer readings between 19339 and 49763 miles.
The Used 2012 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium PZEV is priced between $9,500 and $11,490 with odometer readings between 19911 and 83069 miles.
The Used 2012 Volkswagen Passat V6 SE is priced between $11,499 and $13,793 with odometer readings between 34153 and 58859 miles.
The Used 2012 Volkswagen Passat S is priced between $7,950 and $7,950 with odometer readings between 95412 and 95412 miles.
The Used 2012 Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium is priced between $12,500 and $12,500 with odometer readings between 48177 and 48177 miles.

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