Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.4 TSI (gen 7)

Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.4 petrol description

Hatchback Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.4 TSI has been produced from January, 2012 to January, 2017. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.4 litres, which produces power of 122 horsepower on 5000 rpm and torque 200 Nm (Newton metres) on 1400 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 TD025 M2 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. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Volkswagen Golf 1.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.8 litres.

Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.4 TSI has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.4 TSI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 203 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.4 TSI fuel consumption is 5 litres per 100km (20 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 6.2 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 6.8 litres per 100 km, which is 36% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volkswagen Golf fuel consumption.

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.

With the same engine there is also Volkswagen Golf version with manual gearbox (Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.4 TSI MT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 5.2 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 6.5 litres per 100 km.
Volkswagen Golf 2012

Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.4 TSI technical data

Model: Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2012. January ... 2017. January 
Engine: 1395 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 116 g/km
Power: 122 HP ON 5000 RPM Torque: 200 NM ON 1400 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (7 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 203 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.0 (combined) 6.2 (urban) 4.3 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 6.8 l/100km (34.6 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres (13.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.26m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.45m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters
Ground clearance: 142 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 380 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1270 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1750 kg

Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.4 TSI engine CMBA

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 1395 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 74.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 80 mm
Compression ratio 10 : 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 1.4 TSI oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 3.8 litres (4 quarts)
Power 122 HP ON 5000 RPM
Torque 200 NM ON 1400 RPM
Start of production (year) 2012
Duration of production 2 years

All Volkswagen Golf hatchback [2012 - 2017] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
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
Volkswagen Golf 2012 reviews
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