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2012 Volkswagen Passat 3.6L V6 SEL Premium 4DR Sedan

3.6L V6 SEL Premium 4dr Sedan

$32,950 MSRP
3.6l V-6
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
6.7 sec

0-60 mph

14.9 sec

@ 100 mph

Horsepower • Torque
280 hp

Power

258 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,446 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2012

Make:

Volkswagen

Model:

Passat

Trim:

3.6L V6 SEL Premium 4DR Sedan

Style:

3.6L V6 SEL Premium 4dr Sedan

Base Price:

$32,950

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,446 lbs

Length:

191.6 in.

Width:

72.2 in.

Height:

58.5 in.

Wheelbase:

110.4 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.31

MPG:

20 city / 28 hwy

Fuel:

18.5 gal. / 444 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

280 hp @ 6,200 rpm

Torque:

258 ft-lbs @ 2,500 rpm

Engine:

3.6l V-6

Displacement:

3.6 liters

Compression Ratio:

12.00 to 1

Valves:

24

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

7,000 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

6.61 sec

0-60 mph:

6.98 sec

0-100 mph:

15.14 sec

60-130 mph:

19.95 sec

100-150 mph:

30.92 sec

Top Speed:

157 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10 sec @ 78.3 mph

¼ mile:

14.93 sec @ 99.8 mph

½ mile:

22.89 sec @ 123.4 mph

1 mile:

36.32 sec @ 142.4 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P215/45HR18

Rear Tires:

P215/45HR18

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Auto-shift Manual

Final Drive:

4.77

Gear Ratios

1: 2.92

2: 1.79

3: 1.19

4: 0.83

5: 0.86

6: 0.69

R: 3.26

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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