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Compare 3 trims on the 2012 Volkswagen Golf

It’s important to carefully check the trims of the car you’re interested in to make sure that you’re getting the features you want, and aren’t overpaying for those you don’t want.


Our comparison will help you prioritize the trims that are right for you.

2012 Volkswagen Golf

TDI (4 styles)

2dr HB Man TDI 4dr HB Man TDI 2dr HB DSG TDI 4dr HB DSG TDI
$24,235
Starting MSRP
$24,935
Starting MSRP
$25,335
Starting MSRP
$26,035
Starting MSRP
34 combined MPG
MPG
34 combined MPG
MPG
34 combined MPG
MPG
34 combined MPG
MPG
140.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
Engine
140.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
Engine
140.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
Engine
140.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
Engine
M/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

TDI w/Sunroof & Nav (4 styles)

4dr HB Man TDI w/Sunroof & Nav 2dr HB Man TDI w/Sunroof & Nav 4dr HB DSG TDI w/Sunroof & Nav 2dr HB DSG TDI w/Sunroof & Nav
$26,655
Starting MSRP
$25,955
Starting MSRP
$27,755
Starting MSRP
$27,055
Starting MSRP
34 combined MPG
MPG
34 combined MPG
MPG
34 combined MPG
MPG
34 combined MPG
MPG
140.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
Engine
140.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
Engine
140.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
Engine
140.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
Engine
M/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

TDI w/Tech Pkg (4 styles)

4dr HB Man TDI w/Tech Pkg 4dr HB DSG TDI w/Tech Pkg 2dr HB Man TDI w/Tech Pkg 2dr HB DSG TDI w/Tech Pkg
$28,340
Starting MSRP
$29,440
Starting MSRP
$27,640
Starting MSRP
$28,740
Starting MSRP
34 combined MPG
MPG
34 combined MPG
MPG
34 combined MPG
MPG
34 combined MPG
MPG
140.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
Engine
140.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
Engine
140.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
Engine
140.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
Engine
M/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

w/Conv (6 styles)

4dr HB Auto w/Conv PZEV 2dr HB Auto w/Conv PZEV 2dr HB Auto w/Conv 2dr HB Man w/Conv 4dr HB Auto w/Conv 2dr HB Man w/Conv PZEV
$20,640
Starting MSRP
$19,940
Starting MSRP
$19,940
Starting MSRP
$18,840
Starting MSRP
$20,640
Starting MSRP
$18,840
Starting MSRP
26 combined MPG
MPG
26 combined MPG
MPG
26 combined MPG
MPG
26 combined MPG
MPG
26 combined MPG
MPG
26 combined MPG
MPG
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 5 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 5 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 5 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 5 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 5 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 5 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

w/Conv & Sunroof (6 styles)

2dr HB Auto w/Conv & Sunroof 2dr HB Man w/Conv & Sunroof 4dr HB Auto w/Conv & Sunroof 2dr HB Auto w/Conv & Sunroof PZEV 4dr HB Auto w/Conv & Sunroof PZEV 2dr HB Man w/Conv & Sunroof PZEV
$21,755
Starting MSRP
$20,655
Starting MSRP
$22,455
Starting MSRP
$21,755
Starting MSRP
$22,455
Starting MSRP
$20,655
Starting MSRP
26 combined MPG
MPG
26 combined MPG
MPG
26 combined MPG
MPG
26 combined MPG
MPG
26 combined MPG
MPG
26 combined MPG
MPG
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 5 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 5 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 5 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 5 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 5 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
170.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 5 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity