Volkswagen Golf 2012 Variant 1.6 TDI (gen 7)
Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.6 diesel description
Estate car / wagon Volkswagen Golf 2012 Variant 1.6 TDI has been produced from January, 2013 to January, 2017. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 110 horsepower on 3000 rpm and torque 250 Nm (Newton metres) on 1500 revolutions per minute.
Volkswagen Golf 2012 Variant 1.6 TDI has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Volkswagen Golf 2012 Variant 1.6 TDI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 196 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Volkswagen Golf 2012 Variant 1.6 TDI in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 4 litres per 100km (25 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf 2012 - 2017 versions, city fuel economy - 4.6 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 3.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 50 litres or 13.21 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1240 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1340 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 5.5 litres per 100 km, which is 38% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volkswagen Golf fuel consumption.
- Volkswagen Golf 2013 Variant 1.6 TDI MT manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 3.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 5.2 litres per 100 km
- Volkswagen Golf 2013 1.6 TDI MT 4x4 is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.7 seconds later (in 11.7 seconds)

Volkswagen Golf 2012 Variant 1.6 TDI technical data
Model: | Volkswagen Golf Variant 1.6 TDI | ||
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Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
Production period: | 2013. January ... 2017. January | ||
Engine: | 1598 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 104 g/km |
Power: | 110 HP ON 3000 RPM | Torque: | 250 NM ON 1500 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (7 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Maximum speed: | 196 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.0 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 (combined) 4.6 (urban) 3.7 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km (42.8 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 | ||
Ground clearance: | 140 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 1620 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 1940 kg |
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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 |