2012 Volkswagen Golf review
Volkswagen Golf highlights
Customer rating
(not yet rated)
Mileage (EPA estimate)
19 city, 27 highway, 22 combined
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What is new for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf?
- 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.
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Volkswagen Golf an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Volkswagen Golf 26th out of 46 among Compact Cars.
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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
- Power Seat(s)
- Rear Spoiler
- 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
2012 Volkswagen Golf FAQ
The 2012 Volkswagen Golf 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 31 MPG Highway
- R: 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- TDI: 30 MPG City and 42 MPG Highway
The Volkswagen Golf received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Volkswagen Golf as 25 out of 46 among Compact Car
The 2012 Volkswagen Golf has received an average 4.9 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2012 Volkswagen Golf Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf:
- R
- Sunroof(s)
- Front Seat Heaters
- Smart Key
- Leather Seats
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