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2012 Volkswagen Golf Trim Comparison
Base Hatchback
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2012 Volkswagen Golf Base Hatchback
2012 Volkswagen Golf R Hatchback
2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI Hatchback
General Pricing
MSRP
$19,095.00
$34,590.00
$25,335.00
Destination
$770.00
$770.00
$770.00
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Engines & Power
Standard Engine
2.5L I5
2.0L I4
2.0L I4
Horsepower
170 @ 5700 RPM
256 @ 6000 RPM
140 @ 4000 RPM
Torque
177 @ 4250 RPM
243 @ 2400 RPM
236 @ 1750 RPM
Valves
4
4
4
Displacement (cc)
2480
1985
1968
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.2 X 3.6
3.3 X 3.6
3.2 X 3.8
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
9.8:1
16.5:1
Fuel Economy
City (mpg)
24
19
30
Highway (mpg)
31
27
42
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
3022.5
3324.6
3040.2
Wheelbase (in.)
101.5
101.5
101.5
Length (in.)
165.4
165.8
165.4
Width (in.)
70.3
70.0
70.3
Height (in.)
58.3
57.5
58.3
Track Front (in.)
60.7
60.4
60.7
Track Rear (in.)
59.6
59.7
59.6
Ground Clearance (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Standard Seating
5
5
5
Front Headroom (in.)
39.3
39.3
39.3
Rear Headroom (in.)
38.5
35.5
38.5
Front Legroom (in.)
41.2
41.2
41.2
Rear Legroom (in.)
35.5
35.5
35.5
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
54.7
54.7
54.7
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)
52.8
52.8
52.8
Front Hip Room (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
Rear Hip Room (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
Payload & Towing
Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)
93.0
93.0
93.0
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
Front Suspension
strut
strut
strut
Rear Suspension
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
Tires
195/65R15
225/40R18
225/45R17
Anti-Theft & Locks
Power Door Locks
Std.
Std.
Std.
Braking & Traction
4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
front wheel drive
4x4 wheel drive
front wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)
Std.
Std.
Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle
N/A
N/A
N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System
Std.
Std.
Std.
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
Radio
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
Cassette Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
CD Player
Yes
N/A
N/A
CD Changer
N/A
Yes
Yes
DVD Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
Navigation Aid
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior
Cruise Control
Std.
Std.
Std.
Tilt Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Telescopic Steering Column
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning
Std.
Std.
Std.
Safety
Driver Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Front Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Passenger Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Rear Side Airbag
N/A
N/A
N/A
Seats
Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
N/A
Yes
N/A
Roof
Sunroof / Moonroof
N/A
N/A
N/A
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
Power Windows
Std.
Std.
Std.
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