Specifications Comparison: 2012 Volkswagen Passat vs 2008 Volkswagen Passat

Curb Weight

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Curb Weight	Horsepower	Weight / Horsepower Ratio
SE TDI	2.0L I4	FWD	3,360 lbs.	140 hp	24.0 lbs/hp
SEL TDI	2.0L I4	FWD	3,397 lbs.	140 hp	24.3 lbs/hp
S	2.5L I5	FWD	3,166 lbs.	170 hp	18.6 lbs/hp
SE	2.5L I5	FWD	3,166 lbs.	170 hp	18.6 lbs/hp
SEL	2.5L I5	FWD	3,221 lbs.	170 hp	18.9 lbs/hp
SE	3.6L V6	FWD	3,446 lbs.	280 hp	12.3 lbs/hp
SEL	3.6L V6	FWD	3,446 lbs.	280 hp	12.3 lbs/hp

Trim	Engine	Drive train	Curb Weight	Horsepower	Weight / Horsepower Ratio
	2.0L I4	FWD	3,206 lbs.	200 hp	16.0 lbs/hp
Komfort	2.0L I4	FWD	3,246 lbs.	200 hp	16.2 lbs/hp
Lux	2.0L I4	FWD	3,246 lbs.	200 hp	16.2 lbs/hp
VR6	3.6L V6	FWD	3,442 lbs.	280 hp	12.3 lbs/hp
VR6 4Motion	3.6L V6	AWD	3,696 lbs.	280 hp	13.2 lbs/hp
	2.0L I4	FWD	3,338 lbs.	200 hp	16.7 lbs/hp
Komfort	2.0L I4	FWD	3,378 lbs.	200 hp	16.9 lbs/hp
Lux	2.0L I4	FWD	3,378 lbs.	200 hp	16.9 lbs/hp
VR6 4Motion	3.6L V6	AWD	3,819 lbs.	280 hp	13.6 lbs/hp