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Compare 3 trims on the 2012 Volkswagen GTI

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 GTI

Autobahn (4 styles)

2dr HB Man Autobahn 4dr HB Man Autobahn 4dr HB DSG Autobahn 2dr HB DSG Autobahn
$29,995
Starting MSRP
$30,595
Starting MSRP
$31,695
Starting MSRP
$31,095
Starting MSRP
25 combined MPG
MPG
25 combined MPG
MPG
27 combined MPG
MPG
27 combined MPG
MPG
200.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
200.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
200.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
200.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline 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

PZEV (1 style)

4dr HB Man PZEV
$24,595
Starting MSRP
25 combined MPG
MPG
200.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
M/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity

w/Conv & Sunroof (4 styles)

4dr HB DSG w/Conv & Sunroof 4dr HB Man w/Conv & Sunroof 2dr HB Man w/Conv & Sunroof 2dr HB DSG w/Conv & Sunroof
$27,975
Starting MSRP
$26,875
Starting MSRP
$26,275
Starting MSRP
$27,375
Starting MSRP
27 combined MPG
MPG
25 combined MPG
MPG
25 combined MPG
MPG
27 combined MPG
MPG
200.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
200.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
200.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
200.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
M/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 & Sunroof PZEV (2 styles)

4dr HB Man w/Conv & Sunroof PZEV 4dr HB DSG w/Conv & Sunroof PZEV
$26,875
Starting MSRP
$27,975
Starting MSRP
25 combined MPG
MPG
27 combined MPG
MPG
200.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
200.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
M/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

w/Sunroof & Navi (4 styles)

4dr HB Man w/Sunroof & Navi 4dr HB DSG w/Sunroof & Navi 2dr HB DSG w/Sunroof & Navi 2dr HB Man w/Sunroof & Navi
$28,445
Starting MSRP
$29,545
Starting MSRP
$28,945
Starting MSRP
$27,845
Starting MSRP
25 combined MPG
MPG
27 combined MPG
MPG
27 combined MPG
MPG
25 combined MPG
MPG
200.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
200.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
200.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
200.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
M/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
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity