Volkswagen Golf 2012 2.0 TDI (gen 7)
Volkswagen Golf 2012 2.0 diesel description
Hatchback Volkswagen Golf 2012 2.0 TDI has been produced from January, 2012 to January, 2017. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 150 horsepower on 3500 rpm and torque 320 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 revolutions per minute.
Volkswagen Golf 2012 2.0 TDI has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Volkswagen Golf 2012 2.0 TDI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 216 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen Golf 2012 2.0 TDI fuel consumption is 4.1 litres per 100km (24.4 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf 2012 - 2017 versions, city fuel economy - 5 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 3.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 50 litres or 13.21 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1200 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1380 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 5.6 litres per 100 km, which is 37% 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.

Volkswagen Golf 2012 2.0 TDI technical data
Model: | Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI | ||
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Body style: | Hatchback | ||
Production period: | 2012. January ... 2017. January | ||
Engine: | 1968 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 106 g/km |
Power: | 150 HP ON 3500 RPM | Torque: | 320 NM ON 1750 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 216 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 (combined) 5.0 (urban) 3.6 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km (42 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: | 1860 kg |
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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 |