2012 Volkswagen Golf specs & colors

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2012 Volkswagen Golf

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Key specs

2-door
5 seats
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 5 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
26 combined MPG
165.4" length, 58.3" height
Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Reflex Silver

Interior

Pastel Pebble Beige

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Safety

Brake Assist: Standard
Stability Control: Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Base Curb Weight: 2,968 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.: Not Available lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 15 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: N/A

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