Specifications Comparison: 2012 Volkswagen Passat vs 2017 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
RLine	1.8L I4	FWD	3,263 lbs.	170 hp	19.2 lbs/hp
S	1.8L I4	FWD	3,263 lbs.	170 hp	19.2 lbs/hp
SE	1.8L I4	FWD	3,263 lbs.	170 hp	19.2 lbs/hp
SE Technology	1.8L I4	FWD	3,263 lbs.	170 hp	19.2 lbs/hp
SE Technology	3.6L V6	FWD	3,571 lbs.	280 hp	12.8 lbs/hp
SEL Premium	1.8L I4	FWD	3,263 lbs.	170 hp	19.2 lbs/hp
SEL Premium	3.6L V6	FWD	3,571 lbs.	280 hp	12.8 lbs/hp