Volkswagen Golf 2012 Variant 1.2 TSI (gen 7)

Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Volkswagen Golf 2012 Variant 1.2 TSI has been produced from January, 2013 to January, 2017. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.2 litres, which produces power of 105 horsepower on 5000 rpm and torque 175 Nm (Newton metres) on 1550 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 210 up to 360 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Volkswagen Golf 1.2 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.8 litres.

Volkswagen Golf 2012 Variant 1.2 TSI has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Volkswagen Golf 2012 Variant 1.2 TSI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 193 km/h.

Volkswagen Golf 2012 Variant 1.2 TSI fuel consumption is 5 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (20 km/l), city fuel economy - 6 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 4.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 50 litres or 13.21 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1000 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1120 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 6.2 litres per 100 km, which is 24% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volkswagen Golf fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Volkswagen Golf version with automatic gearbox (Volkswagen Golf 2013 Variant 1.2 TSI AT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 5.0 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 6.5 litres per 100 km.
Volkswagen Golf 2012

Volkswagen Golf 2012 Variant 1.2 TSI technical data

Model: Volkswagen Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2013. January ... 2017. January 
Engine: 1197 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 117 g/km
Power: 105 HP ON 5000 RPM Torque: 175 NM ON 1550 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 193 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.0 (combined) 6.0 (urban) 4.4 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 6.2 l/100km (37.9 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres (13.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.56m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.48m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 605 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1620 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1830 kg

Volkswagen Golf 2012 Variant 1.2 TSI engine CJZA

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 210,000 to 360,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1197 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 71 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 75.6 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Volkswagen Golf 2012 Variant 1.2 TSI oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 3.8 litres (4 quarts)
Power 105 HP ON 5000 RPM
Torque 175 NM ON 1550 RPM
Start of production (year) 2012
Duration of production 3 years
Engine also used on Skoda Octavia Seat Leon

All Volkswagen Golf estate car [2012 - 2017] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Volkswagen Golf 2015 1.0 TSI Jan 2015 — Dec 2016

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.0 Petrol 115 HP 4.3 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2015 1.0 TSI Jan 2015 — Dec 2016 1.0 Petrol 115 HP 4.5 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2013 Variant 1.2 TSI Jan 2013 — Jan 2017

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.2 Petrol 85 HP 5.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2013 Variant 1.2 TSI Jan 2013 — Jan 2017 1.2 Petrol 105 HP 5.0 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2013 Variant 1.2 TSI Jan 2013 — Jan 2017 1.2 Petrol 105 HP 5.0 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2013 Variant 1.4 TSI Jan 2013 — Jan 2017 1.4 Petrol 122 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2013 Variant 1.4 TSI Jan 2013 — Jan 2017 1.4 Petrol 122 HP 5.1 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2013 Variant 1.4 TSI Jan 2013 — Jan 2017

Most powerfull petrol version (140 HP)

1.4 Petrol 140 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2013 Variant 1.4 TSI Jan 2013 — Jan 2017

Most powerfull petrol version (140 HP)

1.4 Petrol 140 HP 5.0 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.6 TDI 4x4 Jan 2012 — Dec 2014 1.6 Diesel 105 HP 4.5 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2013 Variant 1.6 TDI Jan 2013 — Jan 2017

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.6 Diesel 110 HP 3.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2013 Variant 1.6 TDI Jan 2013 — Jan 2017 1.6 Diesel 110 HP 4.0 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2013 1.6 TDI 4x4 Jan 2013 — Dec 2017 1.6 Diesel 110 HP - Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2013 Variant 2.0 TDI Jan 2013 — Jan 2017 2.0 Diesel 150 HP 4.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2013 Variant 2.0 TDI Jan 2013 — Jan 2017 2.0 Diesel 150 HP 4.5 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2012 2.0 TDI 4x4 Jan 2012 — Dec 2014 2.0 Diesel 150 HP 4.8 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2013 GTD 2.0 TDI Jan 2013 — Dec 2017

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds

2.0 Diesel 184 HP 4.4 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2013 GTD 2.0 TDI Jan 2013 — Dec 2017

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds

2.0 Diesel 184 HP 4.8 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2012 reviews
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