2012 Volkswagen Golf
The new Volkswagen Golf is a Small Luxury offered in 5D Hatchback, 5D Station Wagon, 2D Convertible, 5D Convertible and 3D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $21,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $52,490 for the R.
There are 9 variants of the Golf available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2011.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (103kW/320Nm), 1.4L turbo & supercharger petrol direct injection (118kW/240Nm), 1.4L turbo petrol direct injection (90kW/200Nm), 1.6L turbo diesel common rail (77kW/250Nm), 1.2L turbo petrol direct injection (77kW/175Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (155kW/280Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, manual or 5-speed manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2012 Golf is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
5 or 6-speed manual or 6 or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Diesel or Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Convertible, Hatchback, or Station Wagon
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive
Retail Price
Transmission
5 or 6-speed manual or 6 or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Diesel or Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Convertible, Hatchback, or Station Wagon
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive
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Volkswagen Golf
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
Interior
Comfort, tech, and convenience inside
Technology
Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features
Safety & Security
Protection, prevention, and alerts
Cost of Ownership
Coverage, maintenance, and peace of mind
Available Variants
The Volkswagen Golf comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being R.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,199 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,785 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,479 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,574 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Volkswagen Golf
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Volkswagen Golf is the Base that starts from $21,990.
See all Volkswagen Golf PricingThe most expensive Volkswagen Golf is the R that starts from $52,490.
See all Volkswagen Golf PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Golf is offered by the Base which can tow 1400 kg
See all Volkswagen Golf towing capacityThe largest Volkswagen Golf is the Trendline which measures 1781mm wide, 4631mm in length and sits 1524mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Golf is the R which has 188kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
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The heaviest Volkswagen Golf is the R which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Golf may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.
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