What gas mileage does a 2012 Volkswagen Passat get?

Up to 31 city / 43 highway
2012 Volkswagen Passat/MPG

Are 2012 Passats good cars?

While some critics would prefer a more stylish and high-quality interior, most loved the 2012 Volkswagen Passat’s spacious seating and the great fuel economy provided by its available diesel engine.

What gas does 2012 Volkswagen Passat take?

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Vehicle EPA Fuel Economy Annual Fuel Cost
2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 L, 5 cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular Gasoline
25 MPG 22 31 combined city/hwy city hwy 4 gal/100 mi $2,050
2012 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 L, 6 cyl, Automatic (S6), Premium Gasoline
23 MPG 20 28 combined city/hwy city hwy 4.3 gal/100 mi $2,650

How reliable are VW Passats?

The Volkswagen Passat Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5. It ranks 12th out of 32 for all car brands.

What kind of oil does a 2012 Volkswagen Passat take?

Pentosin Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-40 1 Liter.

What kind of car is the 2012 Volkswagen Passat?

The 2012 Volkswagen Passat sedan has grown substantially to appeal to North American sensibilities, but even though it’s now a larger car, the new Passat is lighter and delivers a refined road-going experience.

How many miles per gallon does a Volkswagen Passat get?

Offering up to 43 miles per gallon on the highway, this clean-burning diesel engine can return nearly 800 miles per tankful. Whether you can survive for that long without a rest-stop break is another matter.

What are the EPA ratings for the VW Passat 2.5?

Both numbers seem optimistic. The EPA ratings for the Passat 2.5 automatic: 22 city, 31 highway, same as the 2010 2.0T. Stripping the Passat down to fighting weight also pays dividends for handling. The Passat 2.5 feels much smaller than it actually is.

What kind of engine does Volkswagen Passat 2.5 have?

The 200-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged four that powered the previous Passat costs too much for the new car’s lower price point. Instead, the 170-horspower five-cylinder engine initially created for the U.S.-market 2005.5 Jetta lurks beneath the hood of the Passat 2.5.