2112 Volkswagen Passat at a glance
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2012 Volkswagen Passat 2.5
Base price: $20,765
Price, as tested: $30,665 (estimated)
Powertrain: 2.5-liter DOHC, in-line five-cylinder engine; six-speed automatic transmission with manual shifting and sport mode
Horsepower: 170 at 5,700 rpm
Torque: 177 pound-feet at 4,250 rpm
Curb weight: 3,221 pounds
Wheelbase: 110.4 inches
Overall length: 191.6 inches
EPA fuel economy: N/A
Final thought: As American as apple strudel
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