Trim Report

Volkswagen GTI S2012

Includes:GTI|S
$5,649
Starting From
510
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 510 active dealer listings as of

Min $5,649
Max $37,675
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S Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$4,700
$5K–$18K
38 listings107,895 avg miles
1.8T
From$2,995
4 listings|$3K–$12K
40th Anniversary Edition
From$25,995
23 listings|$26K–$36K
Autobahn
From$4,500
441 listings|$5K–$46K
Driver's Edition
From$1,450
18 listings|$1K–$16K
Rabbit Edition
From$9,800
3 listings|$10K–$18K
S
From$5,649
510 listings|$6K–$38K
SE
From$5,200
1,178 listings|$5K–$48K
Sport
From$10,400
27 listings|$10K–$22K
Wolfsburg Edition
From$1,900
13 listings|$2K–$17K

2012 Volkswagen GTI S Pricing

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Where to Find Volkswagen GTI S

Location data for all 2012 Volkswagen GTI trims combined

33States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (10%), but the remaining listings are spread across 32 other states nationwide.

Volkswagen GTI Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2012 Volkswagen GTI trims

Elevated

The 2012 Volkswagen GTI has a elevated safety risk profile with 0 recall campaigns and 40 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

0
Recalls
40
Complaints
2
Crashes
1
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 40 owners have filed complaints about the 2012 Volkswagen GTI. ENGINE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Engine7
02Air Bags4
03Service Brakes3
04Electrical System3
05Power Train3
40 total across 1 model years (2012–2012)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Volkswagen GTI Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2012 Volkswagen GTI trims

25–27mpg combined
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21-24city
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31-33hwy
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$2,150-$2,300/yr

Across 2 configurations, the 2012 Volkswagen GTI returns 25–27 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
GTI - Automatic (S6)
27mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city33 hwy~$2,150/yr-1/10 Poor
GTI - Manual 6-spd
25mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
21 city31 hwy~$2,300/yr-1/10 Poor

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

S Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2012 Volkswagen GTI S

How does the S compare to other Volkswagen GTI trims?

with 510 listings tracked, the S sits in a specific spot in the 2012 Volkswagen GTI lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2012 Volkswagen GTI page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2012 Volkswagen GTI S?

The S shares its core mechanicals with other Volkswagen GTI trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for engine issues, the most commonly reported problem area. The 2012 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Volkswagen GTI S?

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

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