2012 Volkswagen GTI review
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
21 city, 31 highway, 25 combined
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Ratings & reliability
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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.
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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
- 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
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