2112 Volkswagen Passat at a glance

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Sept. 1, 2011 12 AM PT

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