2012 Volkswagen Golf
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Volkswagen Golf highlights
Customer reviews
4.9 out of 5
RepairPal reliability rating
4 out of 5
Mileage (EPA estimate)
30 city, 42 highway, 34 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
All Volkswagen Golf years
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
Optional Features
- Alloy Wheels
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Front Seat Heaters
- Manual Transmission
- Power Seat(s)
- Rear Spoiler
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Sunroof(s)
Drive type
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
Ratings & reliability
RepairPal reliability rating
Excellent
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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