Compare 2012 Volkswagen Golf specifications by trim levels
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Golf is a 5-seat Hatchback from Volkswagen, which first hit the market back in 1999.
With the price tag ranging from $17,995 to $34,590, the Volkswagen Golf faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Cobalt, Dodge Dart.
The Volkswagen Golf has a maximum towing capacity of 2500 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.
The Volkswagen Golf boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 27 to 42 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.
The maximum width and height is 70.30mm x 165.80mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2012 Volkswagen Golf
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Fuel Tank: 14.5 gal
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Wheelbase: 101.5 in
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MPG: 23 city/33 hwy
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0-60 mph: 7.8 sec
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Towing capacity: 2500 lbs
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Curb: 2968 lbs
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Tires: P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS
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Cargo: 15.1 cu.ft
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Passenger capacity: 5
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Dimensions(LxWxH): from 165.4 x 70 x 57.8
2012 Volkswagen Golf Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The Volkswagen Golf is offered in 6 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades
Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Volkswagen Golf safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.
Compare the Volkswagen Golf specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.
Specs
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Main Info
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Body Style Hatchback
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Doors 2
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Engine
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Horsepower 140 hp @ 4000 –
256 hp @ 4300 -
Torque 177 lb-ft. –
243 lb-ft. -
0-60mph / 0-100kmh 5.7 - 8.3 sec
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1/4 mile time 14 - 16.5 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 165.4 in
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Width 70.3 in
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Height 58.3 in
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Wheelbase 101.5 in
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Curb Weight 2968 lbs
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GVWR 4234 lbs
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Towing capacity 2500 lbs
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Turning radius 17.9 ft
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CAPACITY
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Seats 5
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Passenger volume 93
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 14.5 gal
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City 19 - 30 mpg
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Combined 23 - 37 mpg
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Highway 27 - 42 mpg
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Highway range 391.5 - 609 mi
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Specifications 
2.5L 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
R 2dr All-wheel Drive Hatchback |
R 4dr All-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Exterior length | |||
| 165.40 in | 165.80 in | 165.80 in | 165.40 in |
| Exterior body width | |||
| 70.30 in | 70.00 in | 70.00 in | 70.30 in |
| Exterior height | |||
| 58.30 in | 57.80 in | 57.80 in | 58.30 in |
| Horsepower | |||
| 170 | 256 | 256 | 140 |
| Torque | |||
| 177 | 243 | 243 | 236 |
| Fuel economy - city | |||
| 23 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Fuel economy - highway | |||
| 33 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 42 mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
| 7.80 seconds | 5.70 seconds | 5.70 seconds | 8.30 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time | |||
| 16.40 seconds | 14.00 seconds | 14.00 seconds | 16.50 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed | |||
| 87 mph | 89 mph | 89 mph | 79 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
| 0.80 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| Slalom speed | |||
| 59 mph | 62 mph | 62 mph | 62 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | |||
| 3.25/3.64 " | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.19/3.76 " |
| Curb weight | |||
| 2968.00 lbs | 3325.00 lbs | 3325.00 lbs | 2994.00 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
| 4234.00 lbs | 4256.00 lbs | – | – |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 101.50 in | 101.50 in | 101.50 in | 101.50 in |
| Front track | |||
| 60.70 " | 60.40 " | 60.40 " | 60.70 " |
| Rear track | |||
| 59.60 " | 59.70 " | 59.70 " | 59.60 " |
| Turning radius | |||
| 17.90 | 17.90 | 17.90 | 17.90 |
| Front legroom | |||
| 41.20 in | 41.20 in | 41.20 in | 41.20 in |
| Rear legroom | |||
| 35.50 in | 35.50 in | 35.50 in | 35.50 in |
| Front headroom | |||
| 39.30 in | 39.30 in | 39.30 in | 39.30 in |
| Rear headroom | |||
| 38.50 in | 38.50 in | 38.50 in | 38.50 in |
| Front shoulder room | |||
| 54.70 in | 54.70 in | 54.70 in | 54.70 in |
| Rear shoulder room | |||
| 52.80 in | 54.60 in | 54.60 in | 52.80 in |
| Luggage volume | |||
| 15.10 cu.ft. | 15.10 cu.ft. | 14.70 cu.ft. | 15.10 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) | |||
| 46.00 cu.ft. | 46.00 cu.ft. | 46.00 cu.ft. | 46.00 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume | |||
| 93 cu.ft. | 93 cu.ft. | 93 cu.ft. | 93 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank | |||
| 14.50 gal. | 14.50 gal. | 14.50 gal. | 14.50 gal. |
| Payload | |||
| 1089 lbs. | 1100 lbs. | – | – |
| Drag coefficient | |||
| 0.32 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.32 |
2.5L 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Exterior length | |
| 165.40 in | 165.40 in |
| Exterior body width | |
| 70.30 in | 70.30 in |
| Exterior height | |
| 58.30 in | 58.30 in |
| Horsepower | |
| 170 | 140 |
| Torque | |
| 177 | 236 |
| Fuel economy - city | |
| 24 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Fuel economy - highway | |
| 31 mpg | 42 mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |
| 7.80 seconds | 8.30 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time | |
| 16.40 seconds | 16.50 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed | |
| 85 mph | 79 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) | |
| 0.80 | 0.90 |
| Slalom speed | |
| 59 mph | 62 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | |
| 3.25/3.64 " | 3.19/3.76 " |
| Curb weight | |
| 3102.00 lbs | 3074.00 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |
| 4278.00 lbs | 4256.00 lbs |
| Wheelbase | |
| 101.50 in | 101.50 in |
| Front track | |
| 60.70 " | 60.70 " |
| Rear track | |
| 59.60 " | 59.60 " |
| Turning radius | |
| 17.90 | 17.90 |
| Front legroom | |
| 41.20 in | 41.20 in |
| Rear legroom | |
| 35.50 in | 35.50 in |
| Front headroom | |
| 39.30 in | 39.30 in |
| Rear headroom | |
| 38.50 in | 38.50 in |
| Front shoulder room | |
| 54.70 in | 54.70 in |
| Rear shoulder room | |
| 52.80 in | 52.80 in |
| Luggage volume | |
| 15.10 cu.ft. | 15.10 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) | |
| 46.00 cu.ft. | 46.00 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume | |
| 93 cu.ft. | 93 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank | |
| 14.50 gal. | 14.50 gal. |
| Payload | |
| 999 lbs. | 1021 lbs. |
| Drag coefficient | |
| 0.32 | 0.32 |
Interior Features
2.5L 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
R 2dr All-wheel Drive Hatchback |
R 4dr All-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| 12V DC power outlet | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Seatback storage pockets | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - map lights | |||
| 2931 | 2931 | – | – |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors | |||
| 2939 | 2939 | – | – |
| Fuel door release | |||
| 2951 | 2951 | – | – |
| Remote trunk release | |||
| 2955 | 2955 | – | – |
2.5L 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Air conditioning, front | |
| 2817 | 2817 |
| 12V DC power outlet | |
| 2 | 2 |
| Seatback storage pockets | |
| 2 | 2 |
Exterior Features
2.5L 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
R 2dr All-wheel Drive Hatchback |
R 4dr All-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Door count | |||
| 2 doors | 2 doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Sunroof | |||
| 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
| Front tires | |||
| P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P225/40HR18.0 BSW performance AS | P225/40HR18.0 BSW performance AS | P225/45HR17.0 BSW performance AS |
| Wheels | |||
| 15" steel | 18" silver aluminum | 18" silver aluminum | 17" silver aluminum |
| Fog/driving lights | |||
| 3445 | 3445 | – | – |
2.5L 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Antenna | |
| 3396 | 3396 |
| Door count | |
| 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Sunroof | |
| 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
| Front tires | |
| P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P225/45HR17.0 BSW performance AS |
| Wheels | |
| 15" steel | 17" silver aluminum |
Seats
2.5L 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
R 2dr All-wheel Drive Hatchback |
R 4dr All-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Standard seating | |||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
2.5L 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Front seat type | |
| 2993 | 2993 |
| Standard seating | |
| 5 | 5 |
Entertainment System
2.5L 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
R 2dr All-wheel Drive Hatchback |
R 4dr All-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Speakers | |||
| 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 1st row LCD screen | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2.5L 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Radio | |
| 3131 | 3149 |
| Speakers | |
| 8 | 8 |
| 1st row LCD screen | |
| 1 | 1 |
Safety and Security Features
2.5L 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
R 2dr All-wheel Drive Hatchback |
R 4dr All-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
2.5L 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Airbags, frontal | |
| 3214 | 3214 |
Mechanical Features
2.5L 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
R 2dr All-wheel Drive Hatchback |
R 4dr All-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Axle ratio | |||
| 3.65 | 4.24 | 4.24 | 3.45 |
2.5L 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Engine | |
| 4762 | 4750 |
| Axle ratio | |
| 3.89 | 3.45 |
Other Specs
2.5L 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
R 2dr All-wheel Drive Hatchback |
R 4dr All-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Maximum towing capacity | |||
| 2500 lbs. | 2500 lbs. | 2500 lbs. | 2500 lbs. |
2.5L 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Horsepower rpm | |
| 5700 | 4000 |
| Maximum towing capacity | |
| 2500 lbs. | 2500 lbs. |