Volkswagen Golf in Burlington, VT
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2012 Volkswagen Golf - Burlington, VT
Outside of a few features being shuffled around, the Volkswagen Golf remains unchanged for 2012.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2012 Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback offered in either two- or four-door configurations and in one of two trim levels: 2.5L or TDI. The base 2.5L includes 15-inch steel wheels, heated outside mirrors, air-conditioning, cruise control, a trip computer, full power accessories, eight-way manually adjustable front seats, split-folding rear seats, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, metallic interior trim and an eight-speaker stereo with a CD/MP3 player.
Besides swapping the gasoline engine for a diesel, the TDI trim adds 17-inch alloy wheels; foglights; a sport suspension; a leather-wrapped steering wheel with multifunction controls; floor mats; a leather-wrapped shift knob and brake lever; split-folding rear seats with a center armrest and pass-through; Bluetooth; and an upgraded sound system with touchscreen controls, an in-dash CD changer, satellite radio and an iPod interface. With either trim level, four-door models gain power-reclining front seats.
Options for both models include a Cold Weather package (heated front seats and washer nozzles) and a sunroof. Bluetooth is further optional on the 2.5L. The TDI models can be equipped with adaptive xenon headlights, a premium Dynaudio sound system, a navigation system and (on four-door models) rear seat airbags.
Powertrains and Performance
The base 2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L is powered by a 2.5-liter five-cylinder that produces 170 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque. These Golf models are classified as partial-zero-emissions vehicles (PZEV) when sold in states with California emissions standards. A five-speed manual transmission is standard and a six-speed automatic is optional. The EPA estimates fuel economy at 23 mpg city/30 mpg highway and 26 mpg combined for the automatic and 22/30/25 mpg for the manual.
The Golf TDI receives a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel that puts out a modest 140 hp but an impressive 236 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard and a six-speed dual-clutch automated manual (DSG) is optional. EPA fuel economy estimates come in at an impressive 30/41/34 mpg with the regular manual, while DSG improves highway mileage to 42.
Safety
The 2012 Volkswagen Golf comes equipped with standard safety features that include antilock disc brakes, stability control, front-seat side airbags and full-length head curtain airbags. Rear-seat side airbags are unavailable on two-door models, but are optional on four-door models. In government crash tests, the four-door Golf with the optional rear side airbags received four stars out of five for frontal impact protection and a perfect five stars for side impacts. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded the Golf with its highest score of "Good" in its frontal-offset, side and roof strength tests.
Interior Design and Special Features
Cargo Space
Loading up is easy in the Golf. It's smart hatchback design allows for flexibility and easy access to storage options. Need more room? Simply fold the rear seats down to enjoy a full 46 cubic feet of cargo space. It's so simple you'll be on the road in no time.
Climatic climate control with pollen filter
Allergies are never fun. Neither is driving through exhaust fumes. That's why the Golf not only helps filter pollen out of the air, but it also helps prevent you from breathing in your own exhaust. When you switch gears into reverse, Climatic switches gears too, ensuring that exhaust fumes stay outside your car and clean air stays in. Combine that with rear vents for the back passengers, and you've got a climate system that works hard for your comfort?all at the turn of a dial.