Compare 2016 Volkswagen Golf vs 2012 Volkswagen Golf

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  • 2016 Volkswagen Golf
    2016 Volkswagen Golf$18,995 - $41,395
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    Engine
    1.8 TSI 4-Cylinder
    Displacement
    1.8L - 2L
    Fuel
    Gasoline, Diesel, Electric
    Horsepower
    115 hp - 292 hp
    Torque
    184 ft-lb - 280 ft-lb
    PowerSteering
    Included
    Drivetrain
    All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
    Transmission
    Automatic, Manual
    Start-stop system
    Included
    Fuel
    Gasoline, Diesel, Electric
    Fuel Consumption: City
    7.6 L/100 km - 10.9 L/100 km
    Fuel Consumption: Highway
    5.2 L/100 km - 7.9 L/100 km
    Fuel Capacity
    13.2L - 55L
    Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
    Included
    Driver-side airbag
    Included
    Passenger-side airbag
    Included
    Side airbag
    Included
    Head airbag
    Included
    Power Door Locks
    Included
    Fog lights
    Included
    Traction control
    Included
    Electronic stability control
    Included
    Emergency Brake Assist
    Included
    Tire Pressure Monitor
    Included
    Lane departure warning system
    Included
    Traffic sign recognition
    Included
    Front Collision Warning
    Included
    Cruise control
    Included
    Parking Assist Front Sensors
    Included
    Back-Up Camera
    Included
    Automatic Parking Assist
    Included
    Adaptive Cruise Control
    Included
    Blind spot monitor
    Included
    HID headlights
    Included
    Daytime running lights
    Included
    Auto-leveling Headlights
    Included
    LED Headlights
    Included
    Automatic Highbeams
    Included
    Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror
    Included
    AM/FM Stereo
    Included
    Navigation system
    Included
    MP3 Player
    Included
    Steering Wheel Audio Controls
    Included
    CD player
    Included
    HD Radio
    Included
    Sound system
    Included
    Bluetooth Connection
    Included
    Induction charging for smartphones
    ✕Not Available
    Air conditioning
    Included
    Leather seats
    Included
    Power Seats
    Included
    Automatic climate control
    Included
    Heated Seats
    Included
    Leather steering wheel
    Included
    Lumbar support
    Included
    Automatic Climate Control, Dual-Zone
    Included
    Power windows
    Included
    Power Mirrors
    Included
    Rain Sensing Wipers
    Included
    Remote Keyless Entry
    Included
    Passenger Capacity
    5 passengers
    Front Head Room
    38.4 in - 38.6 in
    Front Leg Room
    41.2 in
    Front Shoulder Room
    55.9 in
    Second Row Head Room
    38.1 in - 38.6 in
    Second Row Leg Room
    35.6 in
    Second Row Shoulder Room
    53.9 in
    Sun/Moonroof
    Included
    Roof rack
    Included
    Panoramic Roof
    Included
    All Season Tires
    Included
    Spare Tire
    Included
    Rear Spoiler
    Included
    Wheelbase
    103.5 in - 103.8 in
    Length, Overall
    167.5 in - 179.6 in
    Width, Max w/o mirrors
    70.5 in - 70.8 in
    Height, Overall
    56.5 in - 58.3 in
    Min Ground Clearance
    4.8 in - 5.5 in
    Steel Rims
    Unknown
    Alarm
    Included
    Engine Immobilizer
    Included
  • 2012 Volkswagen Golf
    2012 Volkswagen Golf$19,975 - $39,675
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    Engine
    2.5 4-Cylinder
    Displacement
    2L - 2.5L
    Fuel
    Gasoline, Diesel
    Horsepower
    140 hp - 256 hp
    Torque
    177 ft-lb - 243 ft-lb
    PowerSteering
    Included
    Drivetrain
    All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
    Transmission
    Automatic, Manual
    Start-stop system
    Included
    Fuel
    Gasoline, Diesel
    Fuel Consumption: City
    6.7 L/100 km - 12.4 L/100 km
    Fuel Consumption: Highway
    4.6 L/100 km - 8.7 L/100 km
    Fuel Capacity
    14.5L - 55L
    Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
    Included
    Driver-side airbag
    Included
    Passenger-side airbag
    Included
    Side airbag
    Included
    Head airbag
    Included
    Power Door Locks
    Included
    Fog lights
    Included
    Traction control
    Included
    Electronic stability control
    Included
    Emergency Brake Assist
    Included
    Tire Pressure Monitor
    Included
    Lane departure warning system
    Unknown
    Traffic sign recognition
    Unknown
    Front Collision Warning
    Unknown
    Cruise control
    Included
    Parking Assist Front Sensors
    Unknown
    Back-Up Camera
    Unknown
    Automatic Parking Assist
    Unknown
    Adaptive Cruise Control
    Unknown
    Blind spot monitor
    Unknown
    HID headlights
    Included
    Daytime running lights
    Included
    Auto-leveling Headlights
    Included
    LED Headlights
    Unknown
    Automatic Highbeams
    Included
    Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror
    Unknown
    AM/FM Stereo
    Included
    Navigation system
    Included
    MP3 Player
    Included
    Steering Wheel Audio Controls
    Included
    CD player
    Included
    HD Radio
    Unknown
    Sound system
    Included
    Bluetooth Connection
    Included
    Induction charging for smartphones
    ✕Not Available
    Air conditioning
    Included
    Leather seats
    Included
    Power Seats
    Included
    Automatic climate control
    Included
    Heated Seats
    Included
    Leather steering wheel
    Included
    Lumbar support
    Included
    Automatic Climate Control, Dual-Zone
    Included
    Power windows
    Included
    Power Mirrors
    Included
    Rain Sensing Wipers
    Unknown
    Remote Keyless Entry
    Included
    Passenger Capacity
    5 passengers
    Front Head Room
    38.4 in - 51.2 in
    Front Leg Room
    41.1 in - 41.2 in
    Front Shoulder Room
    54.5 in - 54.7 in
    Second Row Head Room
    31.8 in - 41.7 in
    Second Row Leg Room
    35.4 in - 35.5 in
    Second Row Shoulder Room
    52.8 in - 54.6 in
    Sun/Moonroof
    Included
    Roof rack
    Unknown
    Panoramic Roof
    Included
    All Season Tires
    Included
    Spare Tire
    Included
    Rear Spoiler
    Included
    Wheelbase
    101.5 in
    Length, Overall
    165.4 in - 179.4 in
    Width, Max w/o mirrors
    70 in - 70.3 in
    Height, Overall
    57.5 in - 59.2 in
    Min Ground Clearance
    5 in - 5.4 in
    Steel Rims
    Included
    Alarm
    Included
    Engine Immobilizer
    Included