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2012 Volkswagen Golf
$17,995 - $29,440Starting MSRP
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
34 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic w/Manual Shift
Body Type
Coupe, Hatchback, Sedan
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
The 2012 Volkswagen Golf is offered in 2- or 4-door hatchback models, both with a choice between two engines, one gasoline, the other diesel. The gasoline choice, which is lower-priced, is a 170-horsepower, 2.5L 5-cylinder, while clean-diesel...
What’s new in the 2012 model?
The Golf's option packages have been reconfigured for 2012, so that both the gasoline and diesel models are offered in three different trim levels....
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EPA Classification: Compact
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Turbocharged Diesel I4
Displacement: 2.0L/120
Fuel System: Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 140 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 236 @ 1750 - 2500
Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 6
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/Manual Shift
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): - TBD -
Second Gear Ratio (:1): - TBD -
Third Gear Ratio (:1): - TBD -
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): - TBD -
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): - TBD -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): - TBD -
Reverse Ratio (:1): - TBD -
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): - TBD -
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1):
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1):
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 34
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 30
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 42
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 140
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 8.7
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3041
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: 4-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): - TBD -
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.3 x 1.0
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 10.2 x 0.5
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: 225/45R17
Rear Tire Size: 225/45R17
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Front Wheel Size (in): 17 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Size (in): 17 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 16.4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 3.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 35.8
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 14.5
Wheelbase (in): 101.5
Length, Overall (in): 165.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 70.3
Height, Overall (in): 58.3
Track Width, Front (in): 60.7
Track Width, Rear (in): 59.6
Min Ground Clearance (in): 5.4
Liftover Height (in): - TBD -
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³): 15.0
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³): 46.0
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 93
Front Head Room (in): 39.3
Front Leg Room (in): 41.2
Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.7
Front Hip Room (in): - TBD -
Second Head Room (in): 38.5
Second Leg Room (in): 35.5
Second Shoulder Room (in): 52.8
Second Hip Room (in): - TBD -
Vehicle Name: Volkswagen Golf
Body Style: 4 Door HB
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 7
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 6.3
Pricing
This model has 30 different trims.
MSRP
$29,440
Invoice
$28,262
Description
2.0L/120, 140 @ 4000, Automatic w/Manual Shift
Fuel Economy
This model has 30 different trims.
City
30 MPG
Hwy
42 MPG
Combined
34 MPG
Description
2.0L/120, 140 @ 4000, Automatic w/Manual Shift
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