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2012 Volkswagen Golf GTI
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2012 Volkswagen Golf GTI
MSRP $29,375 - $31,775
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2012 Volkswagen Golf R
MSRP $39,675
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Mechanical
Engine
Turbocharged Gas I4
Turbocharged Gas I4
Displacement
2.0L/121
2.0L/121
Fuel System
FSI
Direct Injection
Horsepower
200 hp @ 5100 - 6000 rpm
256 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
207 ft-lb @ 1700 - 5000 rpm
243 ft-lb @ 2400 - 5200 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission 6-speed DSG transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
8.7 - 9.9 L/100 km
10.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.3 - 6.7 L/100 km
7.5 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.3 - 9.9 L/100 km
7.5 - 10.9 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L
54.9 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
N/A
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Not Available
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
998 mm
1,300 mm
Front Leg Room
1,046 mm
1,046 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,384 mm
1,389 mm
Rear Head Room
978 mm
1,059 mm
Rear Leg Room
899 mm
902 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,361 mm
1,341 mm
Cargo Volume
N/A
—
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
419 L
—
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
1311 L
—
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Trunk Volume
—
N/A
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,578 mm
2,578 mm
Length, Overall
4,214 mm
4,211 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,778 mm
1,778 mm
Height, Overall
1,468 mm
1,461 mm
Min Ground Clearance
127 mm
127 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,389 - 1,410 kg
1,508 kg
Front Tire Size
225/40HR18 225/45HR17
225/40R18
Rear Tire Size
225/40HR18 225/45HR17
225/40R18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Standard
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