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2012 Volkswagen Golf

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Volkswagen Golf highlights

Customer rating

Mileage (EPA estimate)

19 city, 27 highway, 22 combined

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New for 2012

  • The Golf is available in a new trim called the R.
  • Golf trims have been upgraded with Sunroof(s), Smart Key, Front Seat Heaters, Leather Seats, Rear Spoiler, 4WD/AWD, Turbo Charged Engine, Navigation System, and Dynaudio as standard equipment this year.
  • Power Seat(s) features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The Base trim now comes with Satellite Radio Ready and Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment.

Explore Volkswagen Golf details

Base 2WD 2D Hatchback

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Traction Control
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cloth Seats
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Manual Transmission
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Sunroof(s)

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.5L

Horsepower

170

Torque (ft-lbs)

177

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

14.5

Wheelbase

101.5"

Overall length

165.4"

Width

70.3"

Height

58.3"

Leg room

F 41.2"/R 35.5"

Head room

F 39.3"/R 38.5"

Front tires

195/65R15

Rear tires

195/65R15

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

The 2012 Volkswagen Golf is a great car for someone who wants a practical, yet fun to drive vehicle. Customers like the fuel economy and handling of the car. They say the VW Golf R is a great hot hatch with many pros, specifically plenty of power when driving fast in sport mode.
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RepairPal gave the Volkswagen Golf an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Volkswagen Golf 21st out of 44 among Compact Cars.

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