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2012 Volkswagen Passat

New from

$13,600 excl. on-roads

CarExpert Rating

Safety Rating

Warranty

3 years

Fuel Efficiency

4.9 - 9.7 L / 100km

About the Volkswagen Passat

Last updated Dec 18, 2024

The 2012 Volkswagen Passat is classified as a 4 Door Sedan which was previously on sale in Australia as part of the 3C MY12 generation, starting from $13,600 MLRP for the 118 TSI and topping out at $22,000 for the V6 FSI HIGHLINE.

There are 13 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in January of 2012. The Passat is built in Germany and is available with Turbo Multi Point Fuel Injection , equipped with a 7 Speed Auto Direct Shift transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive.

Other powertrain options include:

Turbo Multi Point Fuel Injection, equipped with a 7 Speed Auto Direct Shift transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
Diesel Turbo Fuel Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Auto Direct Shift transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
Diesel Turbo Fuel Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Auto Direct Shift transmission with the drive sent to all-wheel-drive
Multi Point Fuel Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Auto Direct Shift transmission with the drive sent to all-wheel-drive

The Passat is offered with a 3 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

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2012 Volkswagen Passat Price

4d Wagon

Variant	Price From*	Price To*
118 TSI	$15,600	$15,600
ALLTRACK	$15,800	$15,800
125 TDI HIGHLINE	$17,500	$17,500
V6 FSI HIGHLINE	$20,300	$20,300

4d Sedan

Variant	Price From*	Price To*
118 TSI	$13,600	$13,600
125 TDI HIGHLINE	$15,400	$15,400
V6 FSI HIGHLINE	$21,300	$21,300

*excl. on-roads

All Volkswagen Passat Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2023	$48,200	$67,790
2022	$35,300	$65,990
2021	$29,900	$56,800
2020	$26,700	$45,000
2019	$20,500	$35,000
2018	$18,200	$33,300
2017	$16,500	$30,600
2016	$14,700	$24,700
2015	$13,300	$23,700
2014	$13,300	$23,700
2013	$13,700	$22,300
2012	$13,600	$22,000

*excl. on-roads

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2012 Volkswagen Passat Specs

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118 TSI

17 Inch Alloy Wheels
Adjustable Steering Wheel - Tilt & Telescopic
Anti-lock Braking
Auto Climate Control with Dual Temp Zones
Brake Assist
CD with 6 CD Stacker
Central Locking Remote Control
Cloth Trim
Cruise Control
Daytime Running Lights - LED
Dual Front Airbags Package
Dusk Sensing Headlights
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
Electronic Differential Lock
Electronic Stability Program
Engine Immobiliser
Head Airbags
Hill Holder
Leather Steering Wheel
Multi Function Steering Wheel
Parking Distance Control Rear
Power Mirrors With Indicators
Power Steering
Power Windows
Radio CD with 8 Speakers
Rain Sensing Wipers
Remote Boot/Hatch Release
Reversing Camera
Roof Rails
Satellite Navigation
Seatbelts - Pre-tensioners Front Seats
Side Airbags
Traction Control System
Trip Computer

125 TDI HIGHLINE

Adds:

Fog Lights - Front
Heated Front Seats
Leather Upholstery
Power front seat Driver

Removes:

Cloth Trim

ALLTRACK

Adds:

Air Con + Climate Control Multi Zone
Hill Descent Control
Parking Distance Control Front
Power Mirrors
Roof Racks

Removes:

Adjustable Steering Wheel - Tilt & Telescopic
Auto Climate Control with Dual Temp Zones
CD with 6 CD Stacker
Cruise Control
Daytime Running Lights - LED
Hill Holder
Leather Steering Wheel
Multi Function Steering Wheel
Power Mirrors With Indicators
Power front seat Driver
Remote Boot/Hatch Release
Roof Rails

V6 FSI HIGHLINE

Adds:

18 Inch Alloy Wheels
Adaptive Damping Control
Alarm System/Remote Anti Theft
Auto Climate Control with Dual Temp Zones
CD with 6 CD Stacker
Cruise Control
Daytime Running Lights - LED
Hill Holder
Leather Steering Wheel
Multi Function Steering Wheel
Power Mirrors With Indicators & Folding
Power front seat Driver/memory
Power front seat Passenger
Remote Boot/Hatch Release
Roof Rails
Sports Suspension

Removes:

17 Inch Alloy Wheels
Air Con + Climate Control Multi Zone
Hill Descent Control
Parking Distance Control Front
Power Mirrors
Roof Racks

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2012 Volkswagen Passat Dimensions

1517mm

1820mm

4771mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2012 Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2025	2000Kg	2000Kg
2024	2000Kg	2000Kg
2023	2000Kg	2200Kg
2022	1800Kg	2200Kg
2021	1800Kg	2200Kg
2020	1800Kg	2200Kg
2019	1800Kg	2200Kg
2018	1800Kg	2200Kg
2017	1800Kg	2200Kg
2016	1800Kg	2200Kg
2015	1500Kg	2000Kg
2014	1500Kg	1800Kg
2013	1500Kg	1800Kg
2012	1500Kg	1800Kg

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2012 Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy

Volkswagen Passat	Fuel Type	Combined
118 TSI	Premium Unleaded Petrol	7.5 L/100km
125 TDI HIGHLINE	Diesel	5.7 L/100km
ALLTRACK	Diesel	6.3 L/100km
V6 FSI HIGHLINE	Premium Unleaded Petrol	9.5 L/100km

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