Volkswagen Golf 2012 7 Hatchback

This generation of Volkswagen Golf 7 3 door version has been produced from January, 2012 to January, 2017. We can provide information about 19 modifications of this generation. 2012 Volkswagen Golf is available with four wheel (4x4) drive (2 versions) and front wheel drive (17 versions). Four wheel drive models have AWD (all wheel drive) system (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles).

This Volkswagen (VW) is available with eight petrol engines with displacement from 1.2 to 2.0 litres and power of from 85 to 300 horsepower un two diesel engines with displacement from 1.6 to 2.0 litres and power of from 105 to 150 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (10 versions), as well as automatic (9 versions) gearbox.

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Volkswagen Golf 2012 7 hatchback average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 4.8 to 7.1 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 3.8 to 4.4 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf 2012 7 hatchback petrol engine version is Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI, consuming 4.8 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf 2012 7 hatchback diesel - Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI for 100 kilometers consumes 3.8 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Volkswagen Golf real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 35 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +31% for petrol engines and +38% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Volkswagen Golf modification.

Volkswagen Golf 2012 7 hatchback CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 112 to 120 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 99 to 117 grams per kilometer. From Volkswagen Golf with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI which produces an average of 112 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Volkswagen Golf diesels least CO2 distributes Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI - 99 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 4.9 seconds has Volkswagen Golf R 2.0 TSI version, conversely the tardiest one is Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI reaching this speed only in 11.9 seconds. The maximum top speed is 250 km/h for the 2.0 petrol 4-cylinder 300 hp version (Volkswagen Golf R 2.0 TSI) and 4 other versions.

Lenght of Volkswagen Golf is 426 cm, it is medium size car. Volkswagen Golf gross weight is from 1720 to 1980 kg (depending on modification), which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class.

This Volkswagen (VW) is slightly expensive - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 9000 €. According to user reviews, average Volkswagen Golf repair costs are 100 € per year. Users calculated Volkswagen Golf 2012 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2900 € cost per year and 0.21 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 49%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 22% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Volkswagen Golf for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Volkswagen Golf prices and costs.

In user reviews Volkswagen Golf received average grade 8.7 (from 10) - better than average rate for same years cars (8.0). All authors of reviews would recommend Volkswagen Golf to the friend.

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Volkswagen Golf safety

During safety testing Volkswagen Golf has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volkswagen Golf is evaluated with outstanding rate 94 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 89 from 100, for pedestrian protection Volkswagen Golf got 65 points from 100.
Volkswagen Golf safety equipment has been rated as good - 71 percents from 100.

Volkswagen Golf prices

Volkswagen Golf 2012 - 2017 hatchback price in Latvia is from 4300 € to 17500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Volkswagen Golf price is entirely high - Volkswagen Golf is approximately for 21 percents more expensive then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 2012 - 2017 prices). Volkswagen Golf high price can be explained by its quality above average (see below), therefore this Volkswagen (VW) could be reasonable purchase in long term perspective.