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The 2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE delivers a comfortable, refined driving experience with clean styling and practical features. Finished in Tungsten Silver Metallic, this Passat features body-color bumpers and door handles, chrome window surrounds, heated power side mirrors, and automatic halogen headlights with a coming-home function that adds convenience and visibility.
Under the hood is a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, sending power to the front wheels. The suspension is tuned for a smooth, composed ride, while electronic stability control, hill hold control, and four-wheel anti-lock brakes help maintain confidence on the road.
Inside, the cabin is finished in Titan Black with V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces, aluminum interior inlays, and a thoughtfully laid-out design. Both front seats are heated, with an 8-way power drivers seat and power lumbar support for added comfort. Dual-zone automatic climate control keeps the cabin comfortable, while the leather-wrapped steering wheel includes integrated audio and phone controls for ease of use.
Technology features include Bluetooth connectivity, satellite radio, and a Premium touchscreen audio system with a 6-disc CD/MP3 changer and eight speakers. Additional conveniences include cruise control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, illuminated vanity mirrors, a multifunction driver information display with trip computer and compass, power windows, and a center console with storage.
Safety is well covered with front, side, and curtain airbags, three-point safety belts for all seating positions, child safety rear door locks, daytime running lights, and an emergency trunk release.
The 2012 Volkswagen Passat SE offers a balanced mix of comfort, reliability, and everyday usability, making it a solid midsize sedan with a smooth ride and well-equipped interior.
Used 2012 VolkswagenPassat 2.5 SE
- Exterior Color
- Glacial Blue Metallic
- Interior Color
- Titan Black
- Odometer
- 133,717 miles
- Body/Seating
- Sedan/5 seats
- Transmission
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Engine
- 2.5L 5-Cylinder DOHC
- VIN
- 1VWBP7A33CC082862
- Stock Number
- J3296A
Dealer Notes
Highlighted Features
- Automatic temperature control
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Front dual zone A/C
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Split folding rear seat
- Heated front seats
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Fully automatic headlights
- Power driver seat
- Alloy wheels
Included Packages & Accessories
- 8 Speakers
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- CD player
- Radio data system
- Radio: Premium 8 Touch-Screen w/6-CD Changer
- Air Conditioning
- Automatic temperature control
- Front dual zone A/C
- Rear window defroster
- Power driver seat
- Power steering
- Power windows
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Speed-sensing steering
- Traction control
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- ABS brakes
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Front anti-roll bar
- Low tire pressure warning
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Brake assist
- Electronic Stability Control
- Delay-off headlights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Panic alarm
- Speed control
- Bumpers: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror
- Compass
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front reading lights
- Illuminated entry
- Leather Shift Knob
- Leather steering wheel
- Outside temperature display
- Overhead console
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Rear reading lights
- Rear seat center armrest
- Tachometer
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trip computer
- Front Bucket Seats
- Front Center Armrest
- Heatable Front Bucket Seats
- Heated front seats
- Split folding rear seat
- V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
- Passenger door bin
- 17" Sonoma Alloy Wheels
- Alloy wheels
- Variably intermittent wipers
Detailed Specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Air conditioning
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Automatic temperature control
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front beverage holders
- Front dual zone A/C
- Illuminated entry
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power windows
- Rear beverage holders
- Rear door bins
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Alloy wheels
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Speed-sensing steering
- 1st row LCD monitors: 1
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- CD player
- CD-MP3 decoder
- Diversity antenna
- Radio data system
- Speakers: 8
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- Front center armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Heated front seats
- Leather shift knob
- Leather steering wheel
- Manual passenger lumbar support
- Max seating capacity: 5
- Power 2-way driver lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Rear seat center armrest
- Rear seats: bench
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Split folding rear seat
- Cylinder configuration: I-5
- Drive type: front-wheel
- Engine liters: 2.5
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 22mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 31mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 18.5gal.
- Horsepower: 170hp @ 5,700RPM
- Manual-shift auto
- Mode select transmission
- Number of valves: 20
- Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
- Sequential multi-point fuel injection
- Torque: 177 lb.-ft. @ 4,250RPM
- Transmission: 6 speed automatic
- Variable valve control
- Bumpers: body-color
- Door mirrors: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Rear cargo: trunk
- Tailpipe finisher: chrome
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- Air Pollution Score (AP): 5
- Compression ratio: 9.50 to 1
- Curb weight: 1,461kg (3,221lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 82.5mm x 92.5mm (3.25" x 3.64")
- Engine displacement: 2.5 L
- Engine horsepower: 170hp @ 5,700RPM
- Engine torque: 177 lb.-ft. @ 4,250RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,834mm (72.2")
- Exterior height: 1,486mm (58.5")
- Exterior length: 4,867mm (191.6")
- Front headroom: 973mm (38.3")
- Front legroom: 1,077mm (42.4")
- Front shoulder room: 1,445mm (56.9")
- GVWR: 2,030kg (4,475lbs)
- Greenhouse Gas Score (GG): 6
- Interior cargo volume: 450 L (16 cu.ft.)
- Interior maximum cargo volume: 450 L (16 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 2,888L (102.0 cu.ft.)
- Rear headroom: 960mm (37.8")
- Rear legroom: 993mm (39.1")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,448mm (57.0")
- Towing capacity: 454kg (1,000lbs)
- Turning radius: 5.5m (18.2')
- Wheelbase: 2,804mm (110.4")
- Compass
- Delay-off headlights
- Display: analog
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Rear reading lights
- Rear window defroster
- Tachometer
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Ignition disable
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Traction control
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
- 5.0
Very satisfied and BEST Warranty in the Industry
By D on Thursday, August 22, 2019
Gets very good MPG, 27.5 City, 35.4 Highway. Quiet ride, Technology package warns of front, rear, blind side. Car STOPS on it's own if I don't. Handling is very responsive. Good traction in rain & snow. My 1st 2 fuel fill ups were lower tier rated regular gas. The engine bogged down when I needed acceleration. I switched to a Top tier gas (Exxon Regular) the acceleration was on the money, and the MPG increased as well. I recommend only using the 4-5 TOP Tier fuels with the 2.0 engine - 5.0
This is my third VW. I owned each one.
By Hank on Saturday, October 05, 2019
Good dealer service. Performance is more than adequate with the 1.8 T. I appreciate the roominess of this R-line Passat, with Comfort and Light Pkg. What I dislke most of all is the 19 in. Salvador Alloys w. 235/40x19 inch tires. They are so succesible to curb/pothole scrapes. I've owned over 23 new cars in my lifetime and NEVER had this problem before. All 4 tires / wheels are a mess. I do appreciate that VW still give you a spare rather than a can. You will appreciate this if you get a flat! - 5.0
Excellent car, German design works for all drivers
By VW Seth on Thursday, June 27, 2019
I bought my car in January of 2019, with only 42,000 miles on it. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it, as I’ve never owned a German car, but many people in my family have; the designs works for any level of experience and life stage. The modern body style looks very sleek, and inside the car the all black interior seems like a luxury car. Many fantastic elements are incorporated into this car: a sleek, modern dash, tons of room in the back (especially compared to other sedans), and overall comfort inside the car. The car also performs above par in its class, I have the 1.8 litre TSI, which has an incredible fast acceleration through Volkswagens turbo system, and the suspension and steering work like a dream. I’ve been very impressed with this car overall, it drives just like my brothers 2018 Audi A4, which cost over 5x the value of my car, proving just how the value of this car is exceptional. 9/10 car, when you look at price, comfort, and performance.