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, 2024

    The 2012 Volkswagen Golf is a small car offered in 5D hatchback, 5D station wagon, 3D hatchback and 2D convertible body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $21,990 for the Base variant and topping out at $52,490 for the R.

    There are 9 variants of the Golf available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2011.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (173kW/300Nm), 1.2L turbo petrol direct injection (77kW/175Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (103kW/320Nm), 1.4L turbo petrol direct injection (90kW/200Nm), 1.4L turbo & supercharger petrol direct injection (118kW/240Nm) and 1.6L turbo diesel common rail (77kW/250Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, manual or 5-speed manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2012 Golf was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Volkswagen Golf models from other years

    2012 Volkswagen Golf Price

    GTI Edition 35

    Bluemotion

    GTD

    Comfortline Bluemotion

    *excl. on-roads

    2012 Volkswagen Golf Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Volkswagen Golf

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
    • Cool storage compartment
      • Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.2
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.9
      • Headroom Front: 971
      • Headroom Front: 987
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.3
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.5
      • Headroom Rear: 948
      • Headroom Rear: 979
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.0
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.8
      • Hip Room Front: 1447
      • Hip Room Front: 1468
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 48.3
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 55.9
      • Hip Room Rear: 1228
      • Hip Room Rear: 1420
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Chrome
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Chrome
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Chrome
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Folding: 50/50
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
      • Type: Bench/sports
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Side airbag
      • Head Protection
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
      • Type: Plastic
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Trendline

    Adds to Base:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Semi-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.3
      • Headroom Front: 972
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.1
      • Headroom Rear: 969
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Spare wheel
      • Type: Fullsize
    Removes from Base:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.2
      • Headroom Front: 971
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.3
      • Headroom Rear: 948
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.8
      • Hip Room Front: 1468
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 48.3
      • Hip Room Rear: 1228
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Chrome
      • On Dash: Chrome
      • On Doors: Chrome
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 50/50
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Bench/sports
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Side airbag
      • Head Protection
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Rain Sensor

    Bluemotion

    Adds to Trendline:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    Removes from Trendline:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Semi-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.3
      • Headroom Front: 972
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.1
      • Headroom Rear: 969
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36

    Comfortline

    Adds to Bluemotion:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.3
      • Headroom Front: 972
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.1
      • Headroom Rear: 969
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Rear seat centre armrest
      • Boot Access
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from Bluemotion:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look

    Comfortline Bluemotion

    Adds to Comfortline:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    Removes from Comfortline:
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.3
      • Headroom Front: 972
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.1
      • Headroom Rear: 969
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Doors: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Spare wheel
      • Type: Fullsize

    GTI

    Adds to Comfortline Bluemotion:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • Digital Media Card
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Cd
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Internal dimensions
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 57.2
      • Hip Room Rear: 1452
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gearknob: Alloy & Leather
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    Removes from Comfortline Bluemotion:
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36

    GTD

    Removes from GTI:
    • Internal dimensions
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 57.2
      • Hip Room Rear: 1452
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic

    GTI Edition 35

    Adds to GTD:
    • Air conditioning
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Lumbar Adjustment
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    Removes from GTD:
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gearknob: Alloy & Leather
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming

    R

    Adds to GTI Edition 35:
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gearknob: Alloy & Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    Removes from GTI Edition 35:
    • Air conditioning
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Lumbar Adjustment
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    See all 2012 Volkswagen Golf Specs

    2012 Volkswagen Golf Dimensions

    1479mm
    1785mm
    4199mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2012 Volkswagen Golf Dimensions

    2012 Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy

    There are 19 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Golf

    The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf is the Bluemotion with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.6L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL 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 Manual which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 8.7L of premium unleaded 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 GolfFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded8.3 L/100km
    See all Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy

    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 Base that starts from $21,990.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Golf is the R that starts from $52,490.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Golf is offered by the Base which can tow 1400 kg

    The largest Volkswagen Golf is the 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 PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

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    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 or diesel.

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