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2012 Volkswagen Golf
Used from
$21,990 excl. on-roads
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
3 year
Fuel Efficiency
3.8 - 8.7 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Golf
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2012 Volkswagen Golf's used prices in Australia typically range from $7,000 for the 77 Tsi variant and topping out at $21,000 for the R.
There are 12 variants of the Golf available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2012.
Engine options include 1.2L turbo petrol (77kW/175Nm), 1.4L turbo petrol (90kW/200Nm), 1.6L turbo diesel (77kW/250Nm), 1.4L supercharged turbo petrol (118kW/240Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel (103kW/320Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol (155kW/280Nm). Available with 6 speed manual, 7 speed auto direct shift, 5 speed manual or 6 speed auto direct shift transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2012 Golf was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
2012 Volkswagen Golf Price
GTI Edition 35
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $43,490 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $21,990 |
| 1.2L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,490 |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | $36,990 |
| 1.4L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | $39,490 |
R
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | $49,990 |
Comfortline
Trendline
GTI
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $38,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $42,990 |
Bluemotion
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $28,990 |
GTD
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $41,790 |
Comfortline Bluemotion
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $34,490 |
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2012 Volkswagen Golf Specs
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2012 Volkswagen Golf Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2012 Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy
There are 17 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Golf
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf is the 77 TDI BLUEMOTION with a 5 SPEED MANUAL which is powered by a 1.6L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ and uses 3.8L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Volkswagen Golf that uses the most amount of fuel is the R with a 6 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO MPFI and uses 8.7L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Volkswagen Golf variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Volkswagen Golf | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.3 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Golf?
You should service your Golf at your authorised Volkswagen dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Golf's warranty.
2012 Volkswagen Golf Warranty
What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Golf?
The Volkswagen Golf offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Volkswagen Golf FAQs
The cheapest Volkswagen Golf is the 77 TSI that starts from $7,000.
The most expensive Volkswagen Golf is the R that starts from $21,000.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Golf is offered by the 118 TSI which can tow 1400 kg
The largest Volkswagen Golf is the 90 TSI TRENDLINE which measures 1781mm wide, 4631mm in length and sits 1524mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Golf is the R which has 188kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO MPFI engine.
The Volkswagen Golf is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Golf is the R which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Golf may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded Petrol or Diesel.