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2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI 2-Door 2DR FWD Hatchback

TDI 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback

$24,235 MSRP
2.0l I-4 Turbo/supercharged
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
7.8 sec

0-60 mph

15.9 sec

@ 85 mph

Horsepower • Torque
140 hp

Power

236 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,994 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2012

Make:

Volkswagen

Model:

Golf

Trim:

TDI 2-Door 2DR FWD Hatchback

Style:

TDI 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback

Base Price:

$24,235

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,994 lbs

Length:

165.4 in.

Width:

70.3 in.

Height:

58.3 in.

Wheelbase:

101.5 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.32

MPG:

30 city / 42 hwy

Fuel:

14.5 gal. / 522 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Derived Output

Horsepower:

141 hp @ 4,000 rpm

Torque:

235 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm

Advertised Output

Horsepower:

140 hp @ 4,000 rpm

Torque:

236 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm

Engine:

2.0l I-4 Turbo/supercharged

Displacement:

2 liters

Compression Ratio:

16.50 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

4,800 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

7.73 sec

0-60 mph:

8.06 sec

0-100 mph:

24.2 sec

Top Speed:

126 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.17 sec @ 68.6 mph

¼ mile:

15.92 sec @ 84.6 mph

½ mile:

25.45 sec @ 102 mph

1 mile:

41.79 sec @ 115.6 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P225/45HR17

Rear Tires:

P225/45HR17

Tire Compound:

Performance All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Auto-shift Manual

Final Drive:

3.45

Gear Ratios

1: 3.46

2: 2.05

3: 1.3

4: 0.9

5: 0.91

6: 0.76

R: 3.99

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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