2012
Volkswagen GTI
Starts at:
$23,995
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6 mi away -
Not Priced57 mi away
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Notable features
Two- or four-door hatchback
Standard turbocharged four-cylinder
Manual or dual-clutch automatic
Related to VW Golf
The good & the bad
The good
Handling balance
Cabin quality
Brakes
Cargo versatility
Interior amenities
The bad
Choppy highway ride
Road and wind noise
Slow-reacting automatic transmission
Backseat too low to the ground
Modest acceleration relative to competitors
Available cars near you
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6 mi away
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Not Priced57 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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Nope. Hard pass.
I bought the 2012 GTI with 36k on it in 2015. In the 8 years I've been driving it I have paid almost $11k in repairs from a poor build and also re-work from the low quality of parts available. Hard pass.
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Commuting
- Does not recommend this car
Love and Hate mostly Hate
Bought this car Brand new and it was great had alot of fun driving this car But after the warranty ended thats when the problems started to add up I still have only 55,000 miles on this car but i must have spent over $7000 in repairs till this day. Im not sure if this car was a dud from the start or the car dealership rips me
- Purchased a New car
- Used for Having fun
- Does not recommend this car
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FAQ
What trim levels are available for the 2012 Volkswagen GTI?
The 2012 Volkswagen GTI is available in 6 trim levels:
- (4 styles)
- Autobahn (4 styles)
- PZEV (1 style)
- w/Conv & Sunroof (4 styles)
- w/Conv & Sunroof PZEV (2 styles)
- w/Sunroof & Navi (4 styles)
What is the MPG of the 2012 Volkswagen GTI?
The 2012 Volkswagen GTI offers up to 21 MPG in city driving and 31 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 GTI?
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Is the 2012 Volkswagen GTI reliable?
The 2012 Volkswagen GTI has an average reliability rating of 4.3 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2012 Volkswagen GTI owners.
Is the 2012 Volkswagen GTI a good Hatchback?
Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2012 Volkswagen GTI. 92.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.
- Comfort: 4.4
- Interior: 4.6
- Performance: 4.7
- Value: 4.5
- Exterior: 4.7
- Reliability: 4.3
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