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Overview
The 2012 Volkswagen Passat Base is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 5th January 2012 classified as a B7. The Volkswagen Passat is regarded as a medium-sized car built in Germany with prices starting at $38,990 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Passat is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 118 kW of power (at 4500 rpm) and 250 Nm of torque (at 1500 rpm) via a 7 SP MANUAL transmission. Volkswagen claims the Passat Base uses 7.2L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 168g of CO2. It has a 70L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 972km per full tank
The Volkswagen Passat measures 1490mm (58.7 inches) in height, 4769mm (187.8 inches) in length, 1820mm (71.7 inches) in width with a 2711mm (106.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1527kg (3366.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The Passat Base comes standard with 235/45 R17 front tyres and 235/45 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
77.28 - 127.61 kW/t
50.07 kW/t
127.61 kW/t
Boot Space
541 - 603 litres
476 litres
603 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.7 - 9.7 L/100km
4.9 L/100km
10.3 L/100km
Vehicle Range
722 - 1,228 km
631 km
1,228 km
Price
$38,990 - $57,990
$24,990
$57,990
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
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Dimensions
4,769 mm
1,820 mm
1,490 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,769 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,820 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,490 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,711 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Passat Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU5
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 168
Emission Control Level Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.0
Emission Control Level Australia Overall Rating: 4.0
Emission Control Level Australia Air Pollution Rating: 7.5
Engine
Engine Liters: 1.8
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 1798
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 82.5
Engine Stroke: 84.2
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 95
Fuel Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 70
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 18.5
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 15.4
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Display Screen Location: ?
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 7.2
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 33
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 39
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 13.9
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 972
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 604
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 23
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 10.3
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 41
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 5.7
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 27
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 50
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 9.7
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 17.5
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 7.2
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 8.5
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 118
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 160
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 250
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4500
Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
Transmission Manual Sequential: yes
Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Automatic Mode: yes
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Power Steering
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Responsive Suspension
Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 235
Wheels Tire Front Width: 235
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 45
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 45
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: W
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: W
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 94
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 94
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7.5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7.5
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Platform Code: Pq46
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 565
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 20.0
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 58.7
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1490
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2711
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 106.7
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 71.7
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1820
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 187.8
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4769
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1551
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 61.1
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1552
External Dimensions Front Track In: 61.1
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 37.4
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 11400
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 38.3
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 973
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 37.8
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 961
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1467
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 57.8
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1491
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 58.7
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1053
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 41.5
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 960
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 37.8
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Led Lights
Led Lights Day Time Running Lights Location: Day Time Running Lights
Paint
External Color: Gray
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Sliding: yes
Sunroof Front Sunshade: yes
Sunroof Front Tilting: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Auto Dimming: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Indicator Lights: yes
Electrically Foldable Mirrors
Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
Headlight Cleaners
Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Rear View Mirror Camera
Rear View Mirror Camera Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3366
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1527
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 3307
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Tare Weight Kg: 1482
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
System Brand Name: Other
System Digital Media Card: yes
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Usb Front: yes
Connection External Aux Jack Front: yes
Disc Player
Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: CD
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 8
Speaker Brand Name: Other
Speaker Upgraded Speakers: yes
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection: yes
Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Ent Display Screen Front Screen Location: Front
Memorized Adjustment
Memorized Adjustment Door Mirror Position: yes
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 6
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Settings: 3
Parking Assistance
Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
Parking Assistance Rear Type: Full Automatic Parking
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location12v: Boot/Cargo
Power Outlet Rear Location12v: Rear
Smart Card Smart Key
Smart Card Smart Key Type: Manual
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
Front Seat Driver Height Type: Electric
Front Seat Passenger Height Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Electric
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Type: Electric
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining Type: Electric
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Reclining Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Tilt Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Tilt Adjustment: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Seating Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Fully-Auto
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Interior Monitoring: yes
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
Anti Theft Protection Remote Operation: yes
Anti Theft Protection Anti Lift: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 15000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 9321
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