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2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI
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Compact Hatchback
From $28,340
FIND YOUR PAYMENT$541 /mo* |
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Pricing |
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Invoice price |
$ 27,206 | |
Destination charge |
$ 770 | |
Best in Class |
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Best in class |
Standard torque, combined fuel economy, maximum payload | |
Fuel Economy |
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Highway |
42MPG | |
City |
30MPG | |
Combined |
34MPG | |
Safety |
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Overall safety rating |
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Air Conditioning |
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Front air conditioning |
Automatic climate control | |
Front air conditioning zones |
Single | |
Rear vents |
Second row | |
Airbags |
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Airbag deactivation |
Occupant sensing passenger | |
Front airbags |
Dual | |
Side airbags |
Front | |
Side curtain airbags |
Rear | |
Audio System |
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Antenna type |
Element | |
In-Dash CD |
MP3 Playback | |
Premium brand |
Dynaudio | |
Radio |
AM/FM | |
Satellite radio |
SiriusXM | |
Total speakers |
8 | |
Brakes |
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ABS |
4-wheel | |
Front brake diameter |
11.3 | |
Front brake type |
Ventilated disc | |
Front brake width |
1.0 | |
Rear brake diameter |
10.7 | |
Rear brake type |
Disc | |
Rear brake width |
0.4 | |
Comfort Features |
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Armrests |
Front center | |
Door trim |
Cloth | |
Floor mat material |
Carpet | |
Floor mats |
Front | |
Interior accents |
Metallic-tone | |
Parking brake trim |
Leather | |
Shift knob trim |
Leather | |
Steering wheel trim |
Leather | |
Convenience Features |
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Center console |
Front console with storage | |
Cupholders |
Front | |
Multi-function remote |
Trunk release | |
One-touch windows |
1 | |
Power outlet(s) |
Front and rear | |
Reading lights |
Front | |
Steering wheel |
Tilt and telescopic | |
Storage |
Door pockets | |
Vanity mirrors |
Dual illuminating | |
Engine |
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Alternator |
140 amps | |
Exterior Features |
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Body side moldings |
Body-color | |
Door handle color |
Body-color | |
Exhaust |
Dual tip | |
Exhaust tip color |
Polished aluminum | |
Front bumper color |
Body-color | |
Grille color |
Black | |
Mirror color |
Body-color | |
Rear bumper color |
Body-color | |
Rear trunk/liftgate |
Liftgate | |
In Car Entertainment |
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Infotainment screen size |
5 in. | |
Instrumentation |
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Warnings and reminders |
Turn off headlights | |
Lights |
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Headlights |
HID/Xenon | |
Mirrors |
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Side mirror adjustments |
Power | |
Side mirrors |
Heated | |
Roof |
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Moonroof / Sunroof |
Power glass | |
Safety |
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Active head restraints |
Dual front | |
Child seat anchors |
LATCH system | |
Impact sensor |
Fuel cut-off | |
Seatbelts |
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Front seatbelts |
3-point | |
Rear seatbelts |
3-point | |
Seatbelt force limiters |
Front | |
Seatbelt pretensioners |
Front | |
Seats |
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Driver seat |
Heated | |
Driver seat manual adjustments |
Lumbar | |
Driver seat power adjustments |
Reclining | |
Front headrests |
Adjustable | |
Front seat type |
Sport bucket | |
Passenger seat |
Heated | |
Passenger seat manual adjustments |
Lumbar | |
Rear headrests |
Adjustable | |
Rear seat folding |
Split | |
Rear seat type |
60-40 split bench | |
Upholstery |
Cloth | |
Security |
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Anti-theft system |
Vehicle immobilizer | |
Power door locks |
Auto-locking | |
Stability and Traction |
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Steering |
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Steering ratio |
16.4 | |
Turns lock-to-lock |
3.0 | |
Suspension |
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Front shock type |
Gas | |
Front spring type |
Coil | |
Front struts |
MacPherson | |
Front suspension classification |
Independent | |
Front suspension type |
Lower control arms | |
Rear shock type |
Gas | |
Rear spring type |
Coil | |
Rear suspension classification |
Independent | |
Rear suspension type |
Multi-link | |
Tuned suspension |
Sport | |
Telematics |
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Hands-free phone call integration |
Voice operated | |
Wireless data link |
Bluetooth | |
Tires and Rims |
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Spare tire mount location |
Inside | |
Spare tire size |
Temporary | |
Spare wheel type |
Steel | |
Tire type |
All season | |
Wheel locks |
Front and rear | |
Wheels |
Aluminum alloy | |
Windows |
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Front wipers |
Variable intermittent | |
Power windows |
Safety reverse | |
Rear wiper |
With washer | |
Window defogger |
Rear | |
ABS |
4-wheel | |
MP3 Player |
x | |
Drive Type |
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Drive type |
FWD | |
Fuel Tanks |
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Fuel tank volume |
14.5 gal | |
Interior Dimensions |
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Cargo volume |
15.2 cu ft | |
Interior volume |
108.2 cu ft | |
Passenger volume |
93 cu ft | |
Measurements of Size and Shape |
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Front track |
60.7 in | |
Ground clearance |
5.4 in | |
Height |
58.3 in | |
Length |
165.4 in | |
Rear track |
59.6 in | |
Wheelbase |
101.5 in | |
Width |
70.3 in | |
Width without mirrors |
70.3 in | |
Measurements of Weight |
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Curb weight |
3073 tons | |
Gross vehicle weight range |
4001-5000 lbs | |
Gross vehicle weight rating |
4256 lbs | |
Performance Specifications |
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Acceleration |
8.6 seconds | |
Aerodynamic drag |
0.32 Cd | |
Turning circle |
35.8 ft | |
Seating |
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Head room in front |
39.3 in | |
Head room in rear |
38.5 in | |
Leg room in front |
41.2 in | |
Leg room in rear |
35.5 in | |
Maximum seating |
5 | |
Seating rows |
2 | |
Shoulder room in front |
54.7 in | |
Shoulder room in rear |
52.8 in | |
Standard seating |
5 | |
Truck Specifications |
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Maximum payload |
1021 lbs | |
Wheels and Tires |
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Rear tire type |
P225/45R17 H | |
Rear wheel diameter |
17.0 x 7.5 in | |
Tire type |
P225/45R17 H | |
Wheel diameter |
17.0 x 7.5 in | |
Safety Equipment |
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2-wheel ABS |
Not Available | |
4-wheel ABS |
Standard | |
Brake assist |
Standard | |
Daytime running lights |
Standard | |
Electronic stability control |
Standard | |
Electronic traction control |
Standard | |
Front driver airbags |
Standard | |
Front passenger airbags |
Standard | |
Rollover stability control |
Not Available | |
Side curtain airbags |
Standard | |
Side impact airbags |
Standard | |
Tire pressure monitoring system |
Standard | |
ALG |
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Residual Value Award: Alt-Fuel Vehicle |
b | |
Autobytel/AutoPacific |
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Ideal Vehicle Award: Compact Car |
b | |
Automobile Magazine |
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All-Star |
b | |
Car And Driver |
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10Best Cars |
b | |
Editors Choice Awards: Small Cars |
b | |
Consumer Guide Automotive |
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Best Buy |
b | |
Edmunds |
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Best Retained Value: Honorable Mention |
b | |
Top Recommended Diesels |
b | |
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety |
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Top Safety Pick - Small Cars |
b | |
Intellichoice |
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Best Bets |
b | |
J.D. Power and Associates |
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Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study: Top Models in Segment |
b | |
Kelley Blue Book |
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Best Resale Value: Subcompact Car |
b | |
Strategic Vision |
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Total Quality Impact Winners |
b | |
Total Value Award Winners |
b | |
US News |
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Best Affordable Small Cars |
b | |
Best Hatchbacks |
b | |
Engine |
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The equipped engine used in this test. |
2.0L Diesel Turbo I4 140hp 236ft. lbs. | |
Transmission |
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The equipped transmission used in this test. |
6-Speed Manual | |
Fuel Type |
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Type of fuel used during EPA testing (values provided by EPA). |
Diesel | |
Sales Area |
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The region where this vehicle is sold. No longer in use as of model year 2008 |
Federal all altitude | |
Under-Hood ID |
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Identifier placed on under-hood engine/transmissions stickers by the EPA. |
CVWXV02.0U5N | |
Air Pollution Score |
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0-10 Air Pollution Score (10 is highest). "N/A" indicates untested vehicle |
5 | |
Greenhouse Gas Score |
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0-10 Greenhouse Gas Score (10 is highest). "N/A" indicates untested vehicle. |
7 | |
Smartway |
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"Yes" indicates "Smartway" vehicle, and "Elite" indicates "Smartway Elite" vehicle. |
 Elite |
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Basic |
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Bumper to Bumper |
36 months, 36,000 miles | |
Drivetrain/Powertrain |
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Powertrain |
60 months, 60,000 miles | |
Maintenance/Adjustments |
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Free Scheduled Maintenance |
36 months, 36,000 miles | |
Roadside Assistance |
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24 Hour Roadside Assistance |
36 months, 36,000 miles | |
Rust |
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Corrosion Perforation |
144 months, Unlimited miles | |
Recalls |
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FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2011-11-15
11V490000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2016-01-15
15V483000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2018-11-29
18V329000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
2017-03-10
16V078000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
2019-12-20
19V862000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
2018-03-16
18V148000
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