2012 Passat. Technical Specifications. ENGINE. Type. Bore. 3.25 in. 82.5 mm.
3.5 in. 89.0 mm ... Maximum torque, lb-ft @ rpm. 177 lb-ft @ 4250. (240 Nm ...
2012 Passat Technical Specifications Passat 2.5L
Passat V6
Passat TDI
ENGINE Type
2.5L inline five cylinder, 20V, MPFI
3.6L VR6 (10.6 deg V), 24V, FSI
Bore Stroke Displacement Compression Ratio Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm Maximum torque, lb-ft @ rpm Fuel Requirement
3.25 in 3.65 in 151 cu in 9.5:1 170 hp @ 5700 177 lb-ft @ 4250 Regular unleaded
3.5 in 89.0 mm 3.80 in 96.4 mm 219 cu in 3597 cc 11.4:1 280 hp @ 6200 (206 kW @ 6200) 258 lb-ft @ 2500 (350 Nm @ 2500 ) Premium fuel (91 octane)
82.5 mm 92.8 mm 2480 cc (125 kW @ 5700) (240 Nm @ 4250)
2.0L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, DI 3.19 in 81.0 mm 3.76 in 95.5 mm 120 cu in 1968 cc 16.5:1 140 hp @ 4000 (103 kW @ 4000) 236 lb-ft @ 1750 (320 Nm @ 1750) Diesel
ENGINE DESIGN Arrangement Cylinder block Crankshaft Cylinder head Valvetrain
Front mounted, transverse Cast iron Cast iron, six main bearings Aluminum alloy, crossflow Double overhead camshaft, chain driven with automatic tensioner, four valves per cylinder, maintenance-free hydraulic lifters, variable intake timing
Front mounted, transverse Cast iron Cast iron, seven main bearings Aluminum alloy, crossflow Double overhead camshaft, chain driven with automatic tensioner, four valves per cylinder, maintenance-free hydraulic lifters, variable intake and exhaust timing
Front mounted, transverse Cast iron Forged steel, five main bearings Aluminum alloy, crossflow Double overhead camshaft, spur belt driven, four valves per cylinder, maintenance-free hydraulic lifters
Front wheel drive Manual 1st 3.78 2nd 2.12 3rd 1.27 4th 0.86 5th 0.66 6th -Reverse 3.60 3.65 Final
Automatic 4.04 2.37 1.56 1.16 0.85 0.67 3.19 3.87
Front wheel drive Automatic 1st 2.92 2nd 1.79 3rd 1.19 4th 0.83 5th 0.86 6th 0.69 Reverse 3.26 Final I 4.77 Final II 3.44
Front wheel drive Manual 1st 3.77 2nd 1.96 3rd 1.26 4th 0.87 5th 0.86 6th 0.72 Reverse 4.56 Final I 3.68 Final II 2.92
Automatic 3.46 2.05 1.30 0.90 0.91 0.76 3.99 4.12 3.04
18.5 gal
70 L
18.5 gal
18.5 gal
70 L
DRIVETRAIN Driven wheels Transmission Gear Ratios:1
CAPACITIES Fuel Tank
70 L
STEERING Type Turns (lock to lock) Turning Circle (curb to curb) Ratio
Rack and pinion: hydraulic power assist 3.00 36.4 ft 11.1 m 16.4:1
Rack and pinion: electric power assist 3.00 36.4 ft 11.1 m 16.4:1
Rack and pinion: electric power assist 3.00 36.4ft 11.1 m 16.4:1
Sedan Five 102.0 cu ft 15.9 cu ft Front 53.5 cu ft 38.3/972 56.9/1445 42.4/1077
Sedan Five 102.0 cu ft 15.9 cu ft Front 53.5 cu ft 38.3/972 56.9/1445 42.4/1077
Sedan Five 102.0 cu ft 15.9 cu ft Front 53.5 cu ft 38.3/972 56.9/1445 42.4/1077
INTERIOR VOLUME - SAE EPA Class Seating Capacity Passenger Volume Cargo Volume Volume Headroom (in/mm) Shoulder room (in/mm) Legroom (in/mm)
Rear 48.8 cu ft 37.8/960 57.0/1448 39.1/992
Rear 48.8 cu ft 37.8/960 57.0/1448 39.1/992
Rear 48.8 cu ft 37.8/960 57.0/1448 39.1/992
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2012 Passat Technical Specifications Passat 2.5L
Passat V6
Passat TDI
BODY, CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION Type Body Material Front Suspension Rear Suspension Brakes
Anti-Lock Braking System
Stability Control Parking Brake Wheels/Tires
Drag Coefficient
Unitary construction, two solid mounted subframes Steel stampings Strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar Multilink with coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar Power assisted, dual circuit, 12.3 x 1.0-in vented front discs and 10.7 x 0.4-in solid rear discs Standard, all four wheels, three-channel with electronic brake pressure distribution Standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Mechanical 16-inch steel wheels 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels 215/60 R16 95T, all-season tires 215/55 R17 94H, all season tires 0.29
Unitary construction, two solid mounted subframes Steel stampings Strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar Multilink with coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar Power assisted, dual circuit, 12.3 x 1.0in vented front discs and 10.7 x 0.4-in solid rear discs Standard, all four wheels, three-channel with electronic brake pressure distribution Standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Mechanical 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels 235/45 R18 94H, all-season tires
Unitary construction, two solid mounted subframes Steel stampings Strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar Multilink with coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar Power assisted, dual circuit, 12.3 x 1.0in vented front discs and 10.7 x 0.4-in solid rear discs Standard, all four wheels, three-channel with electronic brake pressure distribution Standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Mechanical 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels 215/55 R17 94H, all-season tires 235/45 R18 94H, all-season tires
0.31
0.29
110.4/2803 62.1/1577 61.0/1550 191.6/4868 72.2/1835 58.5/1487 5.4/138
110.4/2803 62.1/1577 61.0/1550 191.6/4868 72.2/1835 58.5/1487 5.4/138
110.4/2803 62.1/1577 61.0/1550 191.6/4868 72.2/1835 58.5/1487 5.4/138
3166 lb 3221 lb 4431 lb 4475 lb 1252 lb 1243 lb
N/A 3446 lb N/A 4629 lb N/A 1184 lb
3393 lb 3459 lb 4630 lb 4652 lb 1237 lb 1193 lb
DIMENSIONS Wheelbase (in/mm) Front Track (in/mm) Rear Track (in/mm) Length (in/mm) Width (in/mm) Height (in/mm) Ground Clearance (in/mm) WEIGHTS Curb Weight GVWR Payload
Manual Automatic Manual Automatic Manual Automatic
1436 kg 1461 kg 2010 kg 2030 kg 568 kg 564 kg
1563 kg 2100 kg 537 kg
1539 kg 1569 kg 2100 kg 2110 kg 561 kg 541 kg
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Manual
Automatic
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
City mpg Highway mpg
22 32
22 31
20 28
31 43
30 40
*Specifications, equipment, options, and prices are subject to change without notice.
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