Passat SEL Premium

CompareWith leather seating and remote start, this Passat features some of our best features.

Exterior		Chrome exhaust tip Chrome grille Dual tone horns Halogen headlights with clear, lightweight, chip-resistant polycarbonate lenses Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Automatic headlights with Coming/Leaving Home feature Halogen reflector lens foglights with low-speed corner-illuminating feature Headlights-on warning tone (tone sounds when driver's door is open and ignition key is removed) Body color side mirrors, moldings, door handles and bumpers Chrome-plated side moldings and bumper accents Power-operated, heated side mirrors with integrated turn signals and memory Chrome window trim Non-metallic paint Temporary-use spare tire All weather tires 215755 R17 94H 17" Salamanca alloy wheels Windshield wipers, variable intermittent Heated windshield washer nozzles Power tilting/sliding tinted sunroof Window diversity antenna Fully galvanized sheet metal Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Tinted glass
Interior		Climatronic® dual-zone electronic climate control with pollen filter Immobilizer III theft-deterrent system Silicone-dampened return assist handles, two front and two rear Cruise control Electric rear window defroster Integrated armrests in front and rear door panels Leather-appearance door trim panels Front and rear floor mats Speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, fuel gauge, coolant temperature, clock, and outside temperature Multi-function trip computer with compass, trip time, trip length, average trip speed, average trip fuel consumption, cent fuel consumption, miles to empty, radio station display, and personalizing function Keyless access with push-button start 1) Three 12V power outlets: 1 in front center console, 1 in center console for rear seating positions, and 1 in cargo area Dual front and dual rear reading lights Floor-mounted ambient lighting Remote releases for trunk and fuel filler door with valet lock out, located on driver's side door Automatic locking feature (doors lock when vehicle reaches 8 mph, unlock automatically upon airbag deployment) 2) Front door mounted lock/unlock switches for central locking system Driver and front passenger visor vanity mirrors, sliding, illuminated and with covers Self-dimming rearview mirror with on/off switch AUX-in for portable audio players Bluetooth® with audio streaming 3) SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscription Media Device Interface (MDI) with iPod® cable Fender® Premium Audio System with 8 speakers plus subwoofer LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat anchor points Optimized front head restraints Driver and front passenger, front and side thorax airbag supplemental restraint system 1) Side Curtain Protection® head airbags, front and rear 1) Safety belt reminder and fuel cap seal warning 3-point safety belts for all 4 seating positions Safety belt emergency locking retractors for all seating positions 6 Airbags 1) Safety belt load limiters for driver, front passenger, and rear outboard seating positions Safety belt power pretensioners for driver and front passenger 8-way power adjustable front seats Heated front seats Comfort-sport seats Power lumbar for front seats 60/40-split folding rear seats Rear seat pass-through Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS) 4) Analog clock RNS 510 premium touchscreen navigation system Homelink® garage door opener, integrated into sun visor 3-spoke, leather-wrapped, multi-function steering wheel, height-adjustable with telescopic steering column 3) Steering wheel, deformable upon impact Theft-deterrent steering column Glovebox, lockable and illuminated upon opening Front seatback storage pockets 4 cupholders, 2 front with cover and 2 rear Front and rear door storage pockets Rear center armrest, foldable with storage compartment Sliding center front armrest with integrated storage box Chrome trim on rotary light switch Leather-wrapped shift knob and brake handle Cargo area loading edge protection, plastic Fluorescent trunk escape handle (emergency internal release mechanism to unlatch trunk lid) Grip on inside of trunk lid to assist in closing Storage barriers in trunk Two tie-down hooks in cargo area Leather trimmed seats with Dynamica® inserts Rear passenger heat and A/C vents in center console Flush-closing air vents in instrument panel Power windows with pinch protection; front windows with automatic 1-touch feature, operable from driver’s side only Remote start Child safety locks on rear doors Fully upholstered luggage compartment Autumn Nut Burl interior trim 2 radio-frequency remote transmitter key fobs with lock, unlock, rear trunk release, panic button for central locking and selectable access valet key feature Rearview Camera Buckle switch for airbag sensors Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) Crash optimized pedal controls Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Steering wheel, deformable upon impact
Technical		2.5L, 20-valve, DOHC, in-line 5-cylinder engine; 170 hp, 177 lbs/ft of torque Hydraulic power steering Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) 6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic® and Sport mode Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD) Engine Braking Assist (EBA) Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) Anti-intrusion side door beams Power-assisted, front vented disc brakes (312 mm); rear solid disc brakes (286 mm)

1) Some Volkswagen models are equipped with a keyless ignition feature. The details as to how the system works can vary and Volkswagen owners should consult their owner's literature or an authorized Volkswagen dealer if they have further questions about the operation of this feature. Please note that Volkswagen warns against leaving the vehicle unattended with the engine running, particularly in enclosed spaces.
2) ¹Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all crash circumstances. Always use safety belts and seat children only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age.
3) ¹Requires compatible device.
4) The Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS) will only activate in a collision where the airbags deploy or safety belt pretensioners activate. Not all collisions cause airbags to deploy or safety belt pretensioners to activate.

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* All prices are in U.S. dollars. Specifications, equipment, options and prices are subject to change without notice. Some items may be unavailable when vehicle is built. MSRP excludes taxes, destination charges, optional equipment, registration and dealer charges. Emissions charges may vary by jurisdiction. Dealer sets actual price. The 2013 Jetta Hybrid model with a starting MSRP of $24,995 is available via dealer order only in very limited quantities and only at participating Volkswagen dealers.

✝ Based on manufacturers' published data comparing non-premium midsize sedans.

✝✝ 2013 Passat 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel, manual transmission: 31 city/43 highway mpg. Range based on 43 highway mpg EPA estimate and an 18.5-gallon tank. Your mileage will vary.

‡ Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). “Top Safety Pick+” based on moderate overlap frontal crash test, small overlap frontal crash test, side-impact crash test, rear-impact crash test, roof strength test. Test performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. For details, visit www.iihs.org. See vw.com for more information on safety features."
** EPA estimates only. Your mileage will vary. 2013 Beetle Convertible TDI with automatic transmision mpg estimates are manufacturers estimates, EPA estimates not available at time of posting.

Passat SEL Premium

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

3-spoke, leather-wrapped, multi-function steering wheel, height-adjustable with telescopic steering column

Automatic headlights with Coming/Leaving Home feature

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Bluetooth® with audio streaming