Question 1

What is the overall NHTSA safety rating for the 2012 Volkswagen Passat?

Accepted Answer

The 2012 Volkswagen Passat has an overall NHTSA NCAP rating of 5 stars based on government crash testing. NHTSA tests cover frontal crash, side crash, and rollover resistance.

Question 2

Is the 2012 Volkswagen Passat safer than competitors?

Accepted Answer

Compare the 2012 Volkswagen Passat's 5-star overall rating to similar Volkswagen models below. Higher star ratings reflect better occupant protection in standardized federal crash tests.

Question 3

Does the 2012 Volkswagen Passat have crash test data for all trims?

Accepted Answer

NHTSA tests representative trims and applies the rating to the broader configuration. Specific trims with different airbag, seat, or structural designs may differ — see the per-trim breakdown.

dans l'ensemble	5 / 5
Crash général du front	5 / 5
Accident frontal, côté conducteur	5 / 5
Accident frontal, côté passager	5 / 5
Crash du côté général	5 / 5
Accident latéral, côté conducteur	4 / 5
Accident latéral, côté passager	5 / 5
Le Pole Crash	5 / 5
Le Rollover	4 / 5
Possibilité de roulement	10.7%
Contrôle électronique de stabilité	Le standard
Alerte de collision avancée	Non pas
Alerte de départ	Non pas