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 86 horsepower on 4300 rpm and torque 160 Nm (Newton metres) on 1400 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 220 000 and 370 000 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 5 gears.
Volkswagen Golf 2012 Variant 1.2 TSI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 180 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen Golf 2012 Variant 1.2 TSI fuel consumption is 5 litres per 100km (20 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 6 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 4.3 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 1160 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 5.9 litres per 100 km, which is 18% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volkswagen Golf fuel consumption.
Volkswagen Golf 2012 Variant 1.2 TSI technical data
Model: | Volkswagen Golf Variant 1.2 TSI | ||
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Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
Production period: | 2013. January ... 2017. January | ||
Engine: | 1197 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 115 g/km |
Power: | 86 HP ON 4300 RPM | Torque: | 160 NM ON 1400 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 180 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 (combined) 6.0 (urban) 4.3 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km (39.9 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: | 1820 kg |
Volkswagen Golf 2012 Variant 1.2 TSI engine CBZA
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 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 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 71 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 75.6 mm |
Compression ratio | 10 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. |
Fuel system | Injection |
Volkswagen Golf 2012 Variant 1.2 TSI oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 3.8 litres (4 quarts) |
Power | 86 HP ON 4300 RPM |
Torque | 160 NM ON 1400 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 2010 |
Duration of production | 5 years |
Engine also used on | Skoda Octavia Skoda Fabia Volkswagen Caddy Audi A1 and 4 other models |
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All Volkswagen Golf estate car [2012 - 2017] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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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 |