2012 Volkswagen America Preliminary Specifications

The 2012 Volkswagen America may be offered with a choice of front- or all-wheel drive like other VW models. The 2009 Volkswagen Passat is shown here.

The Basics

Vehicle Type: midsize car

Drivetrain (CG estimates)

Drive wheels: front, all

Engine: turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder, turbodiesel 2.0-liter 4-cylinder

Horsepower: 200 (gasoline), 140 (turbodiesel)

Torque: 207 lb-ft (gasoline), 236 (turbodiesel)

Transmission: 5-speed manual, 7-speed automated manual

Dimensions (CG estimates)

Wheelbase: 110.0 inches

Length: 190.5 inches

Width: 71.5 inches

Height: 58.2 inches

Base curb weight: 3,250 pounds

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