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Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
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2022 | + $1,184 | $9,031 | $7,620 | ||
2023 | $703 | $8,328 | $6,859 | ||
2024 | $2,003 | $6,325 | $4,372 | ||
Now | $1,049 | $5,276 | $3,215 |
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*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.
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Curb Weight | 3120 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 92.9 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.3 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.2 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.4 inches | ||
Overall Length | 165.4 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 54.7 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 15.2 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 35.8 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 101.5 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 70.3 inches |
Adaptive Headlights | Available | ||
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Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
Fog Lights | Available | ||
HID Headlights | Available | ||
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Privacy Glass | Available | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 30 mpg | ||
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Highway | 42 mpg | ||
Combined | 34 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
6 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Diesel | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available |
Horsepower | 140 @ 4000 RPM | ||
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Torque | 236 @ 1750 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.0 Liter |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 12 years / Unlimited miles |
If you enjoy intelligent design, efficient operation, careful build quality and artful execution, the 2012 Volkswagen Golf should fit a wide range of transportation needs. Although not as entertaining as the turbocharged GTI derivative, both the 2.5-liter in-line five and 2.0-liter TDI have prodigious torque along with competitive efficiency. The GTI provides expressive performance within a practical footprint, while the new Golf R is almost explosive in its capability. The Golf design has proven timeless, boding well for long-term enjoyment and a reasonable return on investment.
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Used 2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI Hatchback 4D | Used 2015 Nissan Versa | Used 2015 Chevrolet Sonic | Used 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV | ||
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Price | $6,736 | $5,656 | $5,754 | $5,325 | |
KBB.com Rating | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 3.9 | |
Consumer Rating | 4.7 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.7 | |
Fuel Economy | City 30/Hwy 42/Comb 34 MPG | City 31/Hwy 40/Comb 35 MPG | City 25/Hwy 35/Comb 28 MPG | City 128/Hwy 109/Comb 119 MPGe | |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gas | Gas | Electric | |
Safety Rating | N/A | 4.0 | 5.0 | N/A | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | |
Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
Horsepower | 140 @ 4000 RPM | 109 @ 6000 RPM | 138 @ 6300 RPM | 140 HP | |
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter | Electric Motor | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |