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2012 Volkswagen Passat 		 
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  2.5 L, 5 cyl, Automatic (S6)  
 
MSRP: $19,995 - $32,950
 
  2012 Volkswagen Passat
EPA Fuel Economy
Regular Gasoline
Combined MPG:25 MPG
City MPG:22 Highway MPG:31
combined
city/highway		 city highway
4.0 gal/100mi
EPA range: 462 miles
462 miles
Total Range

Unofficial MPG Estimates from Vehicle Owners

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 29.2 MPG
24

Lo

40

Hi

Average based on 12 vehicles

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You save or spend*

Note: The average 2024 vehicle
gets 28 MPG
You SPEND
$1,250
more in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
Annual Fuel Cost*$2,050
Cost to Drive 25 Miles$3.38
Cost to Fill the Tank$63
Tank Size18.5 gallons

*Based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15,000 annual miles and current fuel prices. Personalize.

MSRP and tank size data provided by Edmunds.com, Inc.

Range on a tank and refueling costs assume 100% of fuel in tank will be used before refueling.
  2012 Volkswagen Passat
Energy Impact Score Additional Information

Annual Petroleum Consumption


1 barrel = 42 gallons

Regular Gasoline
11.9 barrels
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Additional Information





Regular Gasoline
355 grams per mile

For model years 2012 and earlier, tailpipe CO2 is estimated using an EPA emissions factor and does not reflect direct test results.

EPA Smog Rating Additional Information

*Based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15,000 annual miles and current fuel prices. Personalize.
NHTSA Crash Test Results
  2012 Volkswagen Passat

Safety Ratings


For more information visit:
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PASSAT 
Overall
5 5 star rating
Front
5 5 star rating		 Side
5 5 star rating
Rollover
4 4 star rating
Vehicle Specification Data
  2012 Volkswagen Passat
EPA Size Class Additional Information Midsize Cars
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Stop-Start Technology Not Available
Cylinder Deactivation
Gas Guzzler No
Turbocharger No
Supercharger No
Passenger Volume 102 ft3 (4 door)
Luggage Volume 16 ft3 (4 door)
Fuel Type Regular Gasoline
Engine Descriptor Additional Information
Transmission Descriptor Additional Information

Miles on a tank and refueling cost for gasoline only assumes 90% of fuel in tank will be used before refueling.

Personalized estimates are currently not available for this vehicle.

DISCLAIMER: Average user estimates are based on data from My MPG users rather than official sources. Since the source data cannot be verified, neither DOE nor EPA guarantees the accuracy of these estimates.

This vehicle did not use any gasoline for the first 21 miles in EPA tests. However, depending on how you drive the vehicle, you may use both gasoline and electricity during the first 21 miles following a full charge.

This vehicle did not use any gasoline for the first 21 miles in EPA tests. However, depending on how you drive the vehicle, you may use both gasoline and electricity during the first 21 miles following a full charge.