The 2012 Passat
With features like push-button start, heated front seats, best-in-class rear legroom and more, the all-new 2012 Passat is better than ever with a starting MSRP of only $19,995. Cars.com called the car "cavernous" and "comfy." The new Passat is built in America, for Americans, at Volkswagen's new facilities in Chattanooga, Tennessee. With its more competitive pricing the Passat beats the competition with longer no-cost maintenance, a bigger wheel base and more.
Plus, people just can't say enough nice things about the Passat: so far, it's been named an IIHS Top Safety Pick for 2011; and most recently, Motor Trend named it their 2012 Car of the Year.
See How the 2012 Passat Stacks Up
| Model | 2012 VW Passat with Manual Transmission | 2011 Honda Accord 5-speed Manual Transmission | 2011 Toyota Camry Base 6-speed Manual Transmission | 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 Automatic Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $19,995 | $21,380 | $20,195 | $20,410 |
| Comparably Equipped Priced | $20,765 | $22,150 | $20,955 | $21,170 + DPI |
| EPA Fuel Economy (City/HWY) | 21/32 | 23/33 | 22/33 | 23/32 |
| Brake Type | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Automatic Headlights | Automatic On/Off with dusk sensor and time delay | Automatic On/Off | Automatic On/Off | Not Available |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (gal) | 18.5 | 18.5 | 18.5 | 20.0 |
| Horsepower | 170 | 177 | 169 | 175 |
| Torque (RPM) | 4250 | 4300 | 4100 | 3900 |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Stereo System |
AM/FM Radio With 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3/WMA Player |
AM/FM Radio With 160-Watts, Speed Sensitive Volume and 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3/WMA Player | AM/FM Radio With 160-Watts and 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3/WMA Player | Not available |
| Warranty Distance/ Duration | 36,000 miles or 36 months | 36,000 miles or 36 months | 36,000 miles or 36 months | 36,000 miles or 36 months |
| Power train Warranty Distance/ Duration | 60,000 miles or 60 months | 60,000 miles or 60 months | 60,000 miles or 60 months | 60,000 miles or 60 months |
| No-Cost Maintenance | 36,000 miles or 36 months | None | 25,000 miles or 24 months | None |
| Trunk Space (cubic feet) | 15.9 | 14 | 15 | 15.3 |
| Cup Holders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 |
Everyone's favorite Super Bowl 2011 commercial,
featuring the 2012 Passat.