2012 Volkswagen GTI review
Volkswagen GTI highlights
Customer rating
(not yet rated)
Mileage (EPA estimate)
21 city, 31 highway, 25 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
Shop with your budget in mind
Getting pre-qualified lets you shop with personalized monthly payments, and it doesn't impact your credit score.
All Volkswagen GTI years
Shop with your budget in mind
Getting pre-qualified lets you shop with personalized monthly payments, and it doesn't impact your credit score.
Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
The 2012 Volkswagen GTI is not yet rated. Help future customers learn about a car you've owned and write a review.
RepairPal gave the Volkswagen GTI an overall reliability rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Volkswagen GTI 44th out of 46 among Compact Cars.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Volkswagen GTIVolkswagen GTI features and specs
Curious how Volkswagen GTI trims differ? Use our side-by-side vehicle comparison to see the differences and similarities
Base 2WD 2D Hatchback
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Mirrors
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Navigation System
- Rear Spoiler
- Sunroof(s)
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
200
Torque (ft-lbs)
207
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
14.5
Wheelbase
101.5"
Overall length
165.8"
Width
70"
Height
57.8"
Leg room
F 41.2"/R 35.5"
Head room
F 39.3"/R 38.5"
Front tires
225/40R18
Rear tires
225/40R18
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2012 Volkswagen GTI FAQ
The 2012 Volkswagen GTI is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Base: 24 MPG City and 33 MPG Highway
- Autobahn: 24 MPG City and 33 MPG Highway
The Volkswagen GTI received a rating of 3 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Volkswagen GTI as 43 out of 46 among Compact Car
The 2012 Volkswagen GTI has received an average 4.4 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2012 Volkswagen GTI, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2012 Volkswagen GTI Reviews.
Research other vehicles
- 2018 Acura RDX review
- 2019 Acura RDX review
- 2015 Audi A5 review
- 2016 Audi A5 review
- 2017 Audi A5 review
- All things EV
- 2025 Ford F600 review
- 2016 Ford F650 review
- 2025 Honda HR-V review
- 2022 Honda Insight review
- 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 review
- 2025 Volkswagen GTI review
- 2013 Volkswagen GTI review
- 2014 Volkswagen GTI review
- 2016 Volkswagen GTI review
- 2017 Volkswagen GTI review
- 2022 Volkswagen GTI review
- 2023 Volkswagen GTI review
- 2024 Volkswagen GTI review
We hope you found this information helpful. This content is intended to inform and is not meant to indicate that a particular vehicle is currently available or recommended for you.
Statements of fuel economy or EV range are based on EPA and other third-party estimates for vehicles when new. Fuel economy and EV range will degrade with time and vary based on age, driving conditions, vehicle history, and other conditions. See fueleconomy.gov for more info.
Unless otherwise noted, information related to featured vehicles comes from third-party sources, including manufacturer information. Product and company names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of third-party entities. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by these entities. By clicking on any video links, you will be taken to a third-party site maintained by YouTube, Inc.
We make every effort to provide accurate information, but please verify before purchasing.