2012 Volkswagen Golf specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
- 2dr HB Man
- $17,995
- 2dr HB Man PZEV
- $17,995
- 2dr HB Man w/Conv
- $18,840
- 2dr HB Man w/Conv PZEV
- $18,840
- 2dr HB Auto
- $19,095
- 2dr HB Auto PZEV
- $19,095
- 4dr HB Auto PZEV
- $19,795
- 4dr HB Auto
- $19,795
- 2dr HB Auto w/Conv PZEV
- $19,940
- 2dr HB Auto w/Conv
- $19,940
- 4dr HB Auto w/Conv PZEV
- $20,640
- 4dr HB Auto w/Conv
- $20,640
- 2dr HB Man w/Conv & Sunroof
- $20,655
- 2dr HB Man w/Conv & Sunroof PZEV
- $20,655
- 2dr HB Auto w/Conv & Sunroof
- $21,755
- 2dr HB Auto w/Conv & Sunroof PZEV
- $21,755
- 4dr HB Auto w/Conv & Sunroof
- $22,455
- 4dr HB Auto w/Conv & Sunroof PZEV
- $22,455
- 2dr HB Man TDI
- $24,235
- 4dr HB Man TDI
- $24,935
- 2dr HB DSG TDI
- $25,335
- 2dr HB Man TDI w/Sunroof & Nav
- $25,955
- 4dr HB DSG TDI
- $26,035
- 4dr HB Man TDI w/Sunroof & Nav
- $26,655
- 2dr HB DSG TDI w/Sunroof & Nav
- $27,055
- 2dr HB Man TDI w/Tech Pkg
- $27,640
- 4dr HB DSG TDI w/Sunroof & Nav
- $27,755
- 4dr HB Man TDI w/Tech Pkg
- $28,340
- 2dr HB DSG TDI w/Tech Pkg
- $28,740
- 4dr HB DSG TDI w/Tech Pkg
- $29,440
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Pastel Pebble Beige
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas I5
Engine Type
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23 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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170 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Pwr
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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11.3 x 1.0 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.2 x 0.5 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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Gas I5
Engine Type
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2.5L/151
Displacement
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170 @ 5700
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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177 @ 4250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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23 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
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10.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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165 in
Length, Overall
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102 in
Wheelbase
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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58 in
Height, Overall
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Liftover Height
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15 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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46 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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5
Passenger Capacity
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93 ft³
Passenger Volume
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39 in
Front Head Room
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Safety
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Standard
Brake Assist
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Standard
Stability Control
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Steering
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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4-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Tires & Wheels
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195/65R15
Front Tire Size
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195/65R15
Rear Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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15 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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15 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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2,968 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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