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: 24 City / 31 Hwy
Horsepower: 170 hp
Seating Capacity: 5

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Engine Type: Gas I5
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 177 @ 4250
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 170 @ 5700
Displacement: 2.5L/151
Transmission Options: 6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG: 24 City / 31 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: 10.0 qts

Measurements

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
Passenger Volume: 93 ft³
Passenger Capacity: 5
Front Hip Room: N/A
Front Shoulder Room: 55 in
Front Leg Room: 41 in
Front Head Room: 39 in
Second Head Room: 39 in

Safety

Stability Control: Standard
Brake Assist: Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: Not Available lbs
Base Curb Weight: 3,023 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 15 gal

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