Trim Report

Volkswagen Golf GLS2012

Includes:GOLF|GLS

GLS Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$1,100
$1K–$16K
32 listings115,625 avg miles
Alltrack
From$10,990
19 listings|$11K–$22K
Alltrack S
From$599
63 listings|$599–$26K
Alltrack SE
From$6,900
69 listings|$7K–$28K
Alltrack SEL
From$9,300
29 listings|$9K–$35K
GL
From$3,995
3 listings|$4K–$33K
Launch Edition
From$1,950
6 listings|$2K–$11K
Limited Edition
From$7,995
16 listings|$8K–$15K
S
From$2,000
277 listings|$2K–$39K
SE
From$5,900
144 listings|$6K–$43K
SEL
From$8,995
23 listings|$9K–$18K
TDI
From$1,625
52 listings|$2K–$15K
TDI S
From$6,995
16 listings|$7K–$17K
TDI SE
From$5,400
12 listings|$5K–$17K
TDI SEL
From$9,900
11 listings|$10K–$19K
Wolfsburg Edition
From$3,500
24 listings|$4K–$17K
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GLS

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
·
19-29city
·
27-39hwy
·
$2,350-$3,450/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~$2,500/yr-1/10 Poor
Golf - Manual 6-spd
32mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel DriveDiesel
29 city39 hwy~$2,500/yr-1/10 Poor
Golf - Automatic (S6)
26mpg
2.5L 5-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city31 hwy~$2,350/yr-1/10 Poor
Golf - Manual 5-spd
26mpg
2.5L 5-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
23 city33 hwy~$2,350/yr-1/10 Poor
Golf R - Manual 6-spd
22mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
19 city27 hwy~$3,450/yr-1/10 Poor

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

GLS Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2012 Volkswagen Golf GLS

How does the GLS compare to other Volkswagen Golf trims?

the GLS sits in a specific spot in the 2012 Volkswagen Golf lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2012 Volkswagen Golf page.

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

Budget for standard GLS 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 GLS?

The best model year for the Volkswagen Golf GLS comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Volkswagen Golf overview.

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