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2012 Volkswagen Golf specs & colors

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
$17,995
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2012 Volkswagen Golf

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Pastel Pebble Beige

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas I5
Engine Type
23 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
170 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Pwr
Brake Type
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
11.3 x 1.0 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.2 x 0.5 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

Gas I5
Engine Type
2.5L/151
Displacement
170 @ 5700
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
177 @ 4250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
M/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
23 City / 33 Hwy
MPG
10.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

165 in
Length, Overall
102 in
Wheelbase
N/A
Second Hip Room
41 in
Front Leg Room
53 in
Second Shoulder Room
36 in
Second Leg Room
39 in
Second Head Room
N/A
Front Hip Room
55 in
Front Shoulder Room
61 in
Track Width, Front
58 in
Height, Overall
70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
60 in
Track Width, Rear
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Liftover Height
15 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
46 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
Trunk Volume
5
Passenger Capacity
93 ft³
Passenger Volume
39 in
Front Head Room

Safety

Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Stability Control

Steering

Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Suspension

MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
4-Link
Suspension Type - Rear

Tires & Wheels

195/65R15
Front Tire Size
195/65R15
Rear Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
15 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
15 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

2,968 lbs
Base Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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