2012 Volkswagen Golf
Starting MSRP $17,995–$24,935
MPG City: 23 – 30 Highway: 31 – 42
Available Engines
140-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (diesel)
170-hp, 2.5-liter I-5 (regular gas)
Transmissions
6-speed manual w/OD
6-speed auto-shift manual w/OD and auto-manual
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
5-speed manual w/OD
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Expert Snapshot
New or Notable
| • | Diesel (TDI) gets 42 mpg highway |
| • | Two- or four-door hatchback |
| • | Gas or diesel engine |
| • | Manual or automatic |
| • | Simplified packages for 2012 |
What We Like
| • | Diesel efficiency, performance |
| • | Nimble handling |
| • | Interior roominess |
| • | Premium cabin materials |
| • | Comfy front seats |
What We Don't
| • | TDI's firm ride |
| • | Automatic transmission's upshift urgency (TDI) |
| • | Telescoping steering wheel could extend farther |
| • | Over-left-shoulder visibility in two-door |
Volkswagen updated its compact hatchback for 2010, giving it smoother exterior styling, cabin revisions and a diesel engine. It's related to the performance-oriented GTI, which was also redesigned then. The five-seat Golf competes with the Mazda3 hatchback, Toyota Matrix and Mini Cooper.
Read More4 Available Golf Trims
Select a trim name below for detailed specifications
| Engine | MPG | MSRP | Invoice | ||
| 2.5L 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback See Specs | Price with Options |
5 cyl | 23/33 | $17,995 | $17,275 | |
| 2.5L 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback See Specs | Price with Options |
5 cyl | 24/31 | $19,795 | $19,003 | |
| TDI 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback See Specs | Price with Options |
4 cyl | 30/42 | $24,235 | $23,266 | |
| TDI 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback See Specs | Price with Options |
4 cyl | 30/42 | $24,935 | $23,937 | |
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Destination charge: $770
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