2012 Volkswagen Golf Specs, Features & Options

Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2012 Volkswagen Golf lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.

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Golf

	1 of 6 Golf TDI Hatchback 2D	2 of 6 Golf 2.5L Hatchback 4D	3 of 6 Golf 2.5L Hatchback 2D	4 of 6 Golf TDI Hatchback 4D	5 of 6 Golf R Hatchback 2D	6 of 6 Golf R Hatchback 4D
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Fair Market Price	$6,367	$6,740	$6,944	$7,336	$11,851	$12,875
Fuel Economy	City 30/Hwy 42/Comb 34 MPG	City 24/Hwy 31/Comb 26 MPG	City 23/Hwy 33/Comb 26 MPG	City 30/Hwy 42/Comb 34 MPG	City 19/Hwy 27/Comb 22 MPG	City 19/Hwy 27/Comb 22 MPG
Fuel Type	Diesel	Gas	Gas	Diesel	Gas	Gas
Horsepower	140 @ 4000 RPM	170 @ 5700 RPM	170 @ 5700 RPM	140 @ 4000 RPM	256 @ 6000 RPM	256 @ 6000 RPM
Engine	4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.0 Liter	5-Cyl, PZEV, 2.5 Liter	5-Cyl, 2.5 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter
Cargo Volume	15.20 cu ft	15.20 cu ft	15.20 cu ft	15.20 cu ft	15.30 cu ft	15.30 cu ft
Cylinders	4	5	5	4	4	4
Torque	236 lb-ft	177 lb-ft	177 lb-ft	236 lb-ft	243 lb-ft	243 lb-ft
Turning Circle	35.8 feet	35.7 feet	35.7 feet	35.8 feet	35.8 feet	35.8 feet
0 - 60	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	5.6 seconds	5.6 seconds

Child Seat Anchors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Door Locks	Not available	Standard	Not available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Standard	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Smartphone Interface	Standard	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard
Proximity Sensing Keyless Entry	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Standard
Push-Button Engine Start	Optional	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Standard	Standard
Navigation System	Optional	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Standard
Touch Screen Monitor	Standard	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard
Hands Free Phone	Standard	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard

iPod Connector	Standard	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard
iPod Interface	Standard	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard
Premium Radio	Standard	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Standard	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard
Satellite Radio	Standard	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard

Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Mirrors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Torque	236 @ 4000 RPM	177 @ 5700 RPM	177 @ 5700 RPM	236 @ 4000 RPM	243 @ 6000 RPM	243 @ 6000 RPM
0 to 60	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	5.6 seconds	5.6 seconds
Top Speed	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	130 mph	130 mph

	Leather Seats	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard
	Folding Rear Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Outlet	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Windows	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Window Defroster	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Controls	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Not Available
Tilt Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cup Holder Count	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available

Adaptive Headlights	Optional	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Standard	Standard
Alloy Wheels	Standard	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard
Fog Lights	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Not Available
Privacy Glass	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Spoiler	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard

Alarm System

Standard

Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	AWD	AWD
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Recommended Fuel	Diesel	Regular	Regular	Diesel	Premium	Premium
Stability Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic	Manual	Automatic	Manual	Manual

Curb Weight	2994 pounds	3102 pounds	2967 pounds	3120 pounds	3325 pounds	Not Available
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gallons	14.5 gallons	14.5 gallons	14.5 gallons	14.5 gallons	14.5 gallons
Front Head Room	39.3 inches	39.3 inches	39.3 inches	39.3 inches	39.3 inches	39.3 inches
Front Leg Room	41.2 inches	41.2 inches	41.2 inches	41.2 inches	41.2 inches	41.2 inches
Minimum Ground Clearance	5.4 inches	5.4 inches	5.4 inches	5.4 inches	5 inches	5 inches
Overall Length	165.4 inches	165.4 inches	165.4 inches	165.4 inches	165.8 inches	165.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room	54.7 inches	54.7 inches	54.7 inches	54.7 inches	54.7 inches	54.7 inches
Turning Diameter	35.8 feet	35.7 feet	35.7 feet	35.8 feet	35.8 feet	35.8 feet
Wheel Base	101.5 inches	101.5 inches	101.5 inches	101.5 inches	101.5 inches	101.5 inches
Width with mirrors	70.3 inches	70.3 inches	70.3 inches	70.3 inches	70.3 inches	70.3 inches

FAQs

Is the 2012 Volkswagen Golf a powerful car?

It depends on your definition of powerful. The 2012 Golf ranges in power from the TDI Hatchback 2D with 140 horsepower to the R Hatchback 4D with 256 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 5.6 seconds. For a more detailed look at the 2012 Golf specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Volkswagen Golf specs page.

How fast is the 2012 Volkswagen Golf?

The 2012 Golf ranges in power from the TDI Hatchback 2D with 140 horsepower to the R Hatchback 4D with 256 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 5.6 seconds. For a more detailed look at the 2012 Golf specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Volkswagen Golf specs page.

What are the levels of Volkswagen Golfs?

The 2012 Volkswagen Golf comes in 6 different trims, ranging from the TDI Hatchback 2D with a base MSRP of $6,367.00 to the R Hatchback 4D with a base MSRP of $12,875.00. For an in-depth side-by-side breakdown of all the 2012 Golf specs, features and options by trim level, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Volkswagen Golf specs page.

What features does the Volkswagen Golf 2012 have?

2012 Volkswagen Golf features include AM/FM Radio, Child Seat Anchors, and Cruise Control. For a full list of All 2012 Golf trims and their respective features and specs compared side-by-side, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Volkswagen Golf specs page.