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    2012 Volkswagen Golf GTi Pricing and Spec

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    $15,200

    excl. on-roads

    Overview

    The 2012 Volkswagen Golf GTi is a front-wheel drive three-door hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 244th September 2011 classified as a 1K MY12. The Volkswagen Golf is regarded as a 3d hatchback built in Germany with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $15,200.

    The Volkswagen Golf is a front-wheel drive 3 door with 5 seats, powered by a 2.0L TURBO 4 engine that has 155 kW of power (at 5300 rpm) and 280 Nm of torque (at 1700 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual. Volkswagen claims the Golf GTi uses 7.7L/100km of Premium Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 180g of CO2. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 714km per full tank.

    The Volkswagen Golf measures 1464mm (57.6 inches) in height, 4199mm (165.3 inches) in length, 1785mm (70.3 inches) in width with a 2574mm (101.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1380kg (3042.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The Golf GTi comes standard with 225/45 R17 front tyres and 225/45 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 20,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimitedkm warranty.

    The 2012 Volkswagen Golf GTi has a 153mm ground clearance with a 1300kg braked and 640kg unbraked towing capacity.

    The Volkswagen Golf has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Inner Guard and the compliance plate is located on the LHS - In Boot Comp On Floor. An example VIN number would be similar to WVWZZZ1KZA*123456.

    Best For
    Family
    City driving
    Fun
    Warranty
    3Years
    or
    unlimited km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Fuel Efficiency
    55 L714 km
    3D HATCHBACK
    petrol
    2.0L
    FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
    6 MT
    5
    3

    Dimensions

    1464mm
    1785mm
    4199mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    Specifications

    TypeTURBO MPFI
    Size (cc)1984
    Size (L)2.0L
    InductionTURBO 4
    CamshaftVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder16
    Power155kW
    Power RPM5300
    Torque280Nm
    Torque RPM1700
    Bore Stroke-
    Compression Ratio9.6

    Transmission6 SP MANUAL
    Final Gear Ratio0
    Suspension Front-
    Suspension Rear-
    Steering MechanismRACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED
    DriveFRONT WHEEL DRIVE

    Fuel Combined (L/100km)7.7
    Fuel Urban (L/100km)0
    Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km)0
    Tank Size (L)55
    Fuel TypePREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL
    e10 Compatibleunknown
    CO2 Combined180
    CO2 Urban-
    CO2 Extra Urban-

    Brake FrontDISC - VENTILATED
    Brake RearDISC
    Tyre Front225/45 R17
    Tyre Rear225/45 R17
    Front Rim Size7.5x17
    Rear Rim Size7.5x17

    Vehicle Height (mm)1464
    Vehicle Length (mm)4199
    Vehicle Width (mm)1785
    Ground Clearance (mm)153
    Wheelbase (mm)2574
    Turning Circle (m)10.9
    Unladen Weight (kg)1380
    Gross Combined Weight (kg)0
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)0
    Track Front-
    Track Rear-
    Towing Capacity Brake (kg)1300
    Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg)640

    Compliance Plate LocationLHS - In Boot Comp On Floor
    Country Of OriginGERMANY
    Number of Doors3
    Seats5
    Service Interval KMs20
    Service Interval Months12
    VIN LocationDriver Side Inner Guard
    VIN NumberWVWZZZ1KZA*123456
    Warranty KMs-
    Warranty Months36
    Discontinued Date2012-07-31

    ANCAP Rating5
    Euro Air Pollution Standard-