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2012 Volkswagen Passat
Used from
$38,990 excl. on-roads
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
3 year
Fuel Efficiency
5.7 - 9.7 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Passat
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2012 Volkswagen Passat is a medium-sized car offered in both 5D station wagon and 4D sedan body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $38,990 for the Base variant and topping out at $57,990 for the Highline.
There are 2 variants of the Passat available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2011.
Engine options include 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (118kW/250Nm), 3.6L petrol direct injection (220kW/350Nm) and 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (125kW/350Nm). Available with manual or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2012 Passat was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
2012 Volkswagen Passat Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $38,990 |
| 1.8L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | $40,990 |
Highline
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, FWD | $43,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, FWD | $45,990 |
| 3.6L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $55,990 |
| 3.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $57,990 |
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2012 Volkswagen Passat Specs
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2012 Volkswagen Passat Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2012 Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Passat
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Passat is the Highline with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 5.7L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Volkswagen Passat that uses the most amount of fuel is the Highline with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 3.6L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 9.7L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Volkswagen Passat variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Volkswagen Passat | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.5 L/100km |
| 1.8L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.2 L/100km |
2012 Volkswagen Passat Warranty
What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Passat?
The Volkswagen Passat offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Volkswagen Passat FAQs
The cheapest Volkswagen Passat is the Base that starts from $38,990.
The most expensive Volkswagen Passat is the Highline that starts from $57,990.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Passat is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Highline.
The largest Volkswagen Passat is the Base which measures 1820mm wide, 4771mm in length and sits 1536mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Passat is the Highline which has 220kW of power from its 3.6L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The Volkswagen Passat is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Passat is the Highline which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Passat may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.