Is the 2012 VW Passat a good car?
Volkswagen made the all-new 2012 VW Passat bigger to attract more buyers, and test drivers like the roominess. The Passat’s interior materials get mixed reviews. Some members of the automotive press say they’re upscale, while others think the materials aren’t quite up to snuff, reflecting the Passat’s price drop for 2012.
Is the Volkswagen Passat a full size car?
Volkswagen increased the size of the Passat for 2012. Reviewers are incredibly pleased with this change, which gives the back seat plenty of legroom. One test driver says the legroom is so abundant it verges on full-size sedan status.
When was the last time I serviced my Volkswagen Passat?
Last serviced at 91,981 miles in Las Vegas, NV on 02/13/21 • Vehicle serviced • Maintenance inspection completed • Brakes checked • Tire condition and pressure checked. No accident or damage reported to CARFAX. Purchased on 01/09/12 and owned in CA until 03/04/15. Driven an estimated 8,866 miles/year.
How long does it take a VW Passat to get to 60 mph?
In terms of pure acceleration, Volkswagen says manual-transmission versions of the five-cylinder and diesel can go from zero to 60 mph in about 8 seconds. The V-6 can hit 60 mph in a significantly quicker 6.5 seconds.
It’s one of the better-handling vehicles in its class, and the TDI is a clear winner in the 2012 VW Passat lineup, but the base engine’s a flair-free has-been. When its American roll-out is complete, the front-drive Passat will have a trio of powertrains under its belt.
Is the VW Passat a mid size sedan?
Volkswagen’s set out to completely re-engineer its core products for America, in the hopes of grabbing some of the momentum that’s vaulted South Korea’s Hyundai and Kia into the heart of the mid-size sedan market. With the Jetta upsized and repositioned, it’s now the Passat’s turn.
What kind of engine does a Volkswagen Passat have?
The 2.5-liter 5-cylinder will undoubtedly be the volume leader of the Passat’s engines and is a perfectly fine around-town commuter, but if you want more zip in your drive, the 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel engine is where you’ll get your smiles.