Volkswagen Golf 2012 7 Hatchback
Fairly durable
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This generation of Volkswagen Golf 7 has been produced from January, 2012 to December, 2017. We can provide information about 15 modifications of this generation. 2012 Volkswagen Golf is available with four wheel (4x4) drive (2 versions) and front wheel drive (13 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 six 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 (8 versions), as well as automatic (7 versions) gearbox.
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 +32% 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 113 to 123 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 113 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 4Motion 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 230 hp version (Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0 TSI) and 2 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 in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 8000 €. 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 2600 € cost per year and 0.23 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 50%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 19% 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.
Volkswagen Golf modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 TSI
Jan 2012 — Jan 2017 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.2 Petrol | 85 HP | 4.9 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 TSI Jan 2012 — Jan 2017 | 1.2 Petrol | 105 HP | 4.9 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 TSI
Jan 2012 — Jan 2017 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.2 Petrol | 105 HP | 4.8 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.4 TSI Jan 2012 — Jan 2017 | 1.4 Petrol | 122 HP | 5.2 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.4 TSI Jan 2012 — Jan 2017 | 1.4 Petrol | 122 HP | 5.0 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.4 TSI Jan 2012 — Jan 2017 | 1.4 Petrol | 140 HP | 5.3 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.4 TSI Jan 2012 — Jan 2017 | 1.4 Petrol | 140 HP | 5.0 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.6 TDI
Jan 2012 — Jan 2017 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.6 Diesel | 105 HP | 3.8 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.6 TDI Jan 2012 — Jan 2017 | 1.6 Diesel | 105 HP | 3.9 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2013 GTI 2.0 TSI Jan 2013 — Dec 2017 | 2.0 Petrol | 230 HP | 6.0 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2013 GTI 2.0 TSI Jan 2013 — Dec 2017 | 2.0 Petrol | 230 HP | 6.4 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2013 R 2.0 TSI 4Motion 4x4
Jan 2013 — Jan 2017 Most powerfull petrol version (300 HP) |
2.0 Petrol | 300 HP | 7.1 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2013 R 2.0 TSI 4Motion 4x4
Jan 2013 — Jan 2017 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds |
2.0 Petrol | 300 HP | 6.9 l/100km | Automatic (6) | All wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2012 2.0 TDI
Jan 2012 — Jan 2017 Most powerfull diesel version (150 HP) |
2.0 Diesel | 150 HP | 4.1 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2012 2.0 TDI
Jan 2012 — Jan 2017 Most powerfull diesel version (150 HP) |
2.0 Diesel | 150 HP | 4.4 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
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 3300 € to 15500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Volkswagen Golf price is above average - Volkswagen Golf is approximately for 12 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.
Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
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Volkswagen Golf 2017 price | 10 000 € | 13 500 € | 15 500 € | |
Volkswagen Golf 2016 price | 7000 € | 8000 € | 10 000 € | |
Volkswagen Golf 2015 price | 6000 € | 8500 € | 11 500 € | |
Volkswagen Golf 2014 price | 5000 € | 6500 € | 8000 € | |
Volkswagen Golf 2013 price | 5000 € | 7000 € | 9000 € | |
Volkswagen Golf 2012 price | 3300 € | 4700 € | 6000 € |
Volkswagen Golf total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own Volkswagen Golf? Users calculated Volkswagen Golf 2012 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2600 € cost per year and 0.23 € cost per one kilometer.
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Volkswagen Golf reliability and quality
According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Volkswagen Golf reliability is above average. In the roadworthiness tests in 2022 defects were detected in an average of 10.6 percent of Volkswagen Golf of this generation (on average 8 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 12.8%.
Volkswagen Golf reliability and quality
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Volkswagen Golf 2012 7 hatchback features (options)
Percentage of Volkswagen Golf with corresponding feature (option)
79% Climate control
67% Tire pressure control
62% Rain sensor
60% Metallic paint
52% Xenon headlights
17% Bi-xenon lights
15% Distance control
11%
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Volkswagen Golf reviews
Total 105 Volkswagen Golf owner reviews
Pros: A good car, a lot of electronics, language could set both English and Russian. Rain sensors - if it rains or splattering onto car automatically switches itself on windscreen wipers, parking sensors, a big boot
Purchase year: | 2017 age of car 3 years) | Owned for | 2`000 kilometers (0 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 4.2 litres per 100km (30% urban driving) |
Would recomend this car to the friend