Volkswagen Golf 2012 R 2.0 TSI (gen 7)
Volkswagen Golf 2012 2.0 petrol description
Hatchback Volkswagen Golf 2012 R 2.0 TSI has been produced from January, 2013 to December, 2016. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 300 horsepower on 5500 rpm - this is the most powerfull Volkswagen Golf 2012 - 2017 version and torque 380 Nm (Newton metres) on 1800 revolutions per minute.
Volkswagen Golf 2012 R 2.0 TSI has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and manual gearbox with 6 gears. It has Haldex Generation V proactive automatic four-wheel drive. The system analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. Under normal driving conditions, the torque split is 100% front to 0% rear. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split evenly between the axles (50%/50%).
Volkswagen Golf 2012 R 2.0 TSI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 5.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.
Volkswagen Golf 2012 R 2.0 TSI fuel consumption is 7.1 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (14.1 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 9.4 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 760 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 920 kilometers on highway.
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 2012 R 2.0 TSI technical data
Model: | Volkswagen Golf R 2.0 TSI | ||
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Body style: | Hatchback | ||
Production period: | 2013. January ... 2016. December | ||
Engine: | 1984 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 300 HP ON 5500 RPM | Torque: | 380 NM ON 1800 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
Top speed: | 250 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 (combined) 9.4 (urban) 5.9 (highway) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres (14.5 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.26m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.45m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | ||
Ground clearance: | 128 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 343 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 1233 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 1960 kg |
All Volkswagen Golf hatchback [2012 - 2017] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 TSI
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 | 1.2 Petrol | 105 HP | 4.9 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 TSI
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.2 Petrol | 105 HP | 4.8 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.4 TSI | 1.4 Petrol | 122 HP | 5.2 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.4 TSI | 1.4 Petrol | 122 HP | 5.0 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.4 TSI | 1.4 Petrol | 140 HP | 5.3 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.4 TSI | 1.4 Petrol | 140 HP | 5.0 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.6 TDI
Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.6 Diesel | 105 HP | 3.8 l/100km | Manual (5) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.6 TDI | 1.6 Diesel | 105 HP | 3.9 l/100km | Automatic (7) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2013 GTI 2.0 TSI Jan 2013 — Dec 2016 | 2.0 Petrol | 220 HP | 6.0 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2013 GTI 2.0 TSI Jan 2013 — Dec 2016 | 2.0 Petrol | 220 HP | 6.4 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2013 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI Jan 2013 — Dec 2016 | 2.0 Petrol | 230 HP | 6.0 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2013 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI Jan 2013 — Dec 2016 | 2.0 Petrol | 230 HP | 6.4 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2016 GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI Jan 2016 — Dec 2016 | 2.0 Petrol | 265 HP | 7.0 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2016 GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI Jan 2016 — Dec 2016 | 2.0 Petrol | 265 HP | 6.9 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
Volkswagen Golf 2013 R 2.0 TSI 4x4
Jan 2013 — Dec 2016 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 4x4
Jan 2013 — Dec 2016 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
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
Most powerfull diesel version (150 HP) |
2.0 Diesel | 150 HP | 4.4 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |