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2016 Volkswagen Golf
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2016 Volkswagen Golf
MSRP $18,995 - $33,395
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2012 Volkswagen Golf
MSRP $19,975 - $30,795
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Mechanical
Engine
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-4
Gas I5 Turbocharged Diesel I4
Displacement
1.8 L/110 2.0 L/120
2.5L/151 2.0L/120
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Diesel Direct Injection
Electronic Fuel Injection Direct Injection
Horsepower
170 hp @ 4500 rpm 150 hp @ 4200 rpm
170 hp @ 5700 rpm 140 hp @ 4000 rpm
Torque
199 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm 184 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm 236 ft-lb @ 1750 rpm
177 ft-lb @ 4250 rpm 236 ft-lb @ 1750-2500 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic w/Tiptronic -inc: sport mode 5-Speed Manual -inc: cable shift mechanism, clutch starter interlock (vehicle will not start if clutch is not depressed) and hydraulic clutch 6-Speed DSG Automatic w/Tiptronic -inc: sport mode 6-Speed Manual -inc: cable shift mechanism, clutch starter interlock (vehicle will not start if clutch is not depressed) and hydraulic clutch
6-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic 5-speed manual transmission w/OD 6-speed DSG transmission w/Tiptronic 6-speed manual transmission w/OD
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Diesel
Gasoline Diesel
Fuel Consumption: City
9.3 L/100 km
6.7 - 9.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.4 - 6.5 L/100 km
4.6 - 6.5 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.4 - 9.3 L/100 km
4.6 - 9.9 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
50.0 L
55.0 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
Standard
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
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
Standard
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Standard
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Not Available
HID headlights
Standard
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
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
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
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
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
975 mm
998 mm
Front Leg Room
1,046 mm
1,046 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,420 mm
1,384 mm
Rear Head Room
968 mm
975 mm
Rear Leg Room
904 mm
902 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,369 mm
1,361 mm
Cargo Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
646 L
419 L
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
1492 L
1311 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,637 mm
2,578 mm
Length, Overall
4,255 mm
4,201 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,791 - 1,798 mm
1,778 mm
Height, Overall
1,453 mm
1,481 mm
Min Ground Clearance
137 mm
137 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,316 - 1,418 kg
1,376 - 1,409 kg
Front Tire Size
P195/65HR15 P205/55HR16 P225/40HR18 P225/45HR17
195/65R15 TBD 225/45R17
Rear Tire Size
P195/65HR15 P205/55HR16 P225/40HR18 P225/45HR17
195/65R15 TBD 225/45R17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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