Trim Report

Volkswagen Golf GL2012

Includes:GOLF|GL
$3,899
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Min $3,899
Max $32,999
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GL Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$1,100
$1K–$14K
34 listings122,059 avg miles
Alltrack
From$8,695
21 listings|$9K–$20K
Alltrack S
From$2,500
64 listings|$3K–$26K
Alltrack SE
From$6,900
61 listings|$7K–$26K
Alltrack SEL
From$9,300
26 listings|$9K–$35K
GL
From$3,899
5 listings|$4K–$33K
Launch Edition
From$1,950
6 listings|$2K–$11K
Limited Edition
From$7,995
15 listings|$8K–$15K
S
From$2,000
281 listings|$2K–$41K
SE
From$5,900
136 listings|$6K–$43K
SEL
From$9,995
23 listings|$10K–$18K
TDI
From$1,625
46 listings|$2K–$17K
TDI S
From$4,995
25 listings|$5K–$17K
TDI SE
From$5,400
14 listings|$5K–$17K
TDI SEL
From$6,995
14 listings|$7K–$22K
Wolfsburg Edition
From$3,300
31 listings|$3K–$17K

2012 Volkswagen Golf GL Pricing

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Where to Find Volkswagen Golf GL

Location data for all 2012 Volkswagen Golf trims combined

35States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (13%), but the remaining listings are spread across 34 other states nationwide.

Volkswagen Golf Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2012 Volkswagen Golf trims

Low Concern

Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 48 complaints for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

0
Recalls
48
Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 48 issues reported over 1 model years, air bags problems are the most common for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Air Bags7
02Power Train6
03Fuel/propulsion System5
04Engine4
05Electrical System2
48 total across 1 model years (2012–2012)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2012 Volkswagen Golf trims

22–32mpg combined
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19-29city
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27-39hwy
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$2,600-$3,700/yr

The 2012 Volkswagen Golf delivers 22 to 32 MPG combined across 5 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Golf - Automatic (S6)
32mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel DriveDiesel
29 city37 hwy~$2,650/yr-1/10 Poor
Golf - Manual 6-spd
32mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel DriveDiesel
29 city39 hwy~$2,650/yr-1/10 Poor
Golf - Automatic (S6)
26mpg
2.5L 5-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city31 hwy~$2,600/yr-1/10 Poor
Golf - Manual 5-spd
26mpg
2.5L 5-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
23 city33 hwy~$2,600/yr-1/10 Poor
Golf R - Manual 6-spd
22mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
19 city27 hwy~$3,700/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the GL Worth It?

Common questions about the 2012 Volkswagen Golf GL

How does the GL compare to other Volkswagen Golf trims?

The GL occupies a distinct position in the Volkswagen Golf range. See how it stacks up on the 2012 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2012 Volkswagen Golf GL?

Budget for standard GL maintenance plus any trim-specific items. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Volkswagen Golf GL?

For the GL, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Volkswagen Golf buyer's guide.

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