2012 Volkswagen Golf/GTI

The 2012 Volkswagen Golf/GTI is listed in 7 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo, 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo diesel and 2.5 L 5-cyl powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 22 to 32 MPG (best: 7.4 L/100 km).

Model year2012
Versions7
ClassCompact Cars
DriveAll-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive

Engines, transmissions & fuel economy

VersionPowertrainTransmissionDriveFuelMPG city / hwy / combL/100 km (comb)CO2 g/miClass
GTI2.0 L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel DrivePremium24 / 33 / 278.7329Compact Cars
GTI2.0 L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdFront-Wheel DrivePremium21 / 31 / 259.4355Compact Cars
Golf2.0 L 4-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel DriveDiesel29 / 37 / 327.4318Compact Cars
Golf2.0 L 4-cyl turbo dieselManual 6-spdFront-Wheel DriveDiesel29 / 39 / 327.4315Compact Cars
Golf2.5 L 5-cylAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel DriveRegular24 / 31 / 269.0342Compact Cars
Golf2.5 L 5-cylManual 5-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular23 / 33 / 269.0342Compact Cars
Golf R2.0 L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdAll-Wheel DrivePremium19 / 27 / 2210.7404Compact Cars

Figures are EPA estimates for the U.S. market (U.S. gallons). Your mileage will vary. Transmissions: (S6) = 6-speed with manual select mode, (AV) = continuously variable, (AM) = automated manual.

Safety recalls

Check the NHTSA recall database for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf/GTI.

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