2012 Passat | 2012 Passat Alltrack |
These are standard specifications - not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
The 2013 Volkswagen Passat measures 72.20 inches in width, 191.60 inches in length, and has a wheelbase of 110.40 inches. For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
| 2013 Volkswagen Passat 4 DR FWD | |
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| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive | Risk of Rollover 10.7% |
2013 Volkswagen Passat Specifications |
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| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis | Unitized Body Construction |
| Production Years for Series | 2012 - |
| Price | MSRP: $20,485-33,525 Invoice: $19,995-32,151 |
| Weight | 3166 lbs | 1436.073 kg |
| MPG City | 22 |
| MPG Highway | 32 |
| Introduced At | 2011 Detroit Auto Show |
| Performance | |
| Coefficient of Drag | 0.29 |
Engine Type : I5 2474 cc | 151.0 cu in. | 2.5 L.
170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 5700 RPM
177 Ft-Lbs (240 NM) @ 4250 RPM
Bore : 3.3 in | 83 mm.
Stroke : 3.7 in | 93 mm.
170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 5700 RPM
177 Ft-Lbs (240 NM) @ 4250 RPM
Bore : 3.3 in | 83 mm.
Stroke : 3.7 in | 93 mm.
Transmission:
5 Manual , 6 Automatic
5 Manual , 6 Automatic
| Gear Ratios | |
| 1st Gear | 3.78 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.12 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.27 |
| 4th Gear | 0.86 |
| Dimensions | |
| Cargo Volume | 16 cu. ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 102.0 cu. ft. |
| Interior Volume | 102.3 cu. ft. |
| Standard Payload | 1,251.0 lbs |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Exterior | |
| Length | 191.6 in | 4867 mm. |
| Width | 72.2 in | 1834 mm. |
| Height | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 2804 mm. |
| Front Track | 62.1 in | 1577 mm. |
| Rear Track | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
| Ground Clearance | 5.4 in | 137 mm. |
| Interior | |
| Front Headroom | 38.3 in | 973 mm. |
| Rear Headroom | 37.8 in | 960 mm. |
| Front Legroom | 42.4 in | 1077 mm. |
| Rear Legroom | 39.1 in | 993 mm. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 1445 mm. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
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| Suspension | |
| Suspension | Front : Strut-Type wih Lower Control Arms, Coil springs, Telescopic Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar Rear : Multilink with Coil Springs, Telescopic Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar |
| Steering | |
| Rack and Pinion, Hydraulically-Assisted | |
| Steering Overall Ratio | 16.4:1 |
| Turns lock to lock | 3.00 |
| Turning Circle | 36.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brakes | Vented |
| Rear Brakes | Solid |
| Front Brake Size | 12.3 in | 312 mm. |
| Rear Brake Size | 10.7 in | 272 mm. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
| Tires | 215/60 R16 95T, All Season |
| Wheels | 16in x 6.5J Steel |
The 2013 Volkswagen Passat measures 72.20 inches in width, 191.60 inches in length, and has a wheelbase of 110.40 inches. For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
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