2012
Volkswagen Golf
Starts at:
$17,995
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33 mi away -
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$13,569148 mi away
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Notable features
Diesel (TDI) gets 42 mpg highway
Two- or four-door hatchback
Gas or diesel engine
Manual or automatic
Simplified packages for 2012
The good & the bad
The good
Diesel efficiency, performance
Nimble handling
Interior roominess
Premium cabin materials
Comfy front seats
The bad
TDI's firm ride
Automatic transmission's upshift urgency (TDI)
Telescoping steering wheel could extend farther
Over-left-shoulder visibility in two-door
Available cars near you
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33 mi away
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92 mi away
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110 mi away
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$13,569148 mi away
Factory warranties
New car program benefits
Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Maintenance
3 years / 36,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Age / mileage
MY 2016-MY 2017 vehicles / 75,000 miles; MY 2018- MY 2019 vehicles / 72,000 miles; MY 2020 and newer vehicles / 75,000 miles
Basic
Vehicles purchased on or after 1 / 5 / 21: MY 2017 & older, 2 yrs / 24,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty; MY 2018-19, 1 yr / 12,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty; MY 2020 & newer, 2 years / 24,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty
Dealer certification
100-plus point inspection
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Fun and economical car, great value
The car is a great balance between performance, economy, comfort, and versatility. It manages to do all of those things well, if not great. It won't win any races but it's fun to drive.
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
Fun and reliable
I just turned 40k on my base model. Beside the normal oil changes, I recently replaced the Continental tires with the same tires ! I have owned many cars in my life, but never enjoyed any of them as much as this little hot hatch !
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Having fun
- Does recommend this car
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FAQ
What trim levels are available for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf?
The 2012 Volkswagen Golf is available in 6 trim levels:
- (6 styles)
- TDI (4 styles)
- TDI w/Sunroof & Nav (4 styles)
- TDI w/Tech Pkg (4 styles)
- w/Conv (6 styles)
- w/Conv & Sunroof (6 styles)
What is the MPG of the 2012 Volkswagen Golf?
The 2012 Volkswagen Golf offers up to 23 MPG in city driving and 33 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.
What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2012 Volkswagen Golf?
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Is the 2012 Volkswagen Golf reliable?
The 2012 Volkswagen Golf has an average reliability rating of 4.9 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2012 Volkswagen Golf owners.
Is the 2012 Volkswagen Golf a good Hatchback?
Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.
- Comfort: 4.7
- Interior: 4.8
- Performance: 4.7
- Value: 4.8
- Exterior: 4.5
- Reliability: 4.9
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