Canada 2012 Golf Updates

Version 1.1
Published:
Last Revised:
Date

Version

Worksheet

Details

8/4/2011
8/4/2011

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2012 Golf
Product Program
Published:
Last Revised:

8/4/2011
8/4/2011

Model

Engine

Transmission

Golf 3-Door

2.5L, 170 hp, 5 cylinder

5-speed manual
6-speed automatic with Tiptronic

Golf 5-Door

2.5L, 170 hp, 5 cylinder

5-speed manual
6-speed automatic with Tiptronic

2.0 TDI, 140 hp, 4 cylinder

6-speed manual
6-speed automatic Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) with Tiptronic

Golf GTI 3-Door

2.0 TSI, 200 hp, 4 cylinder

6-speed manual
6-speed automatic Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) with Tiptronic

Golf GTI 5-Door

2.0 TSI, 200 hp, 4 cylinder

6-speed manual
6-speed automatic Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) with Tiptronic

CONFIDENTIAL - FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY

2012 Golf 3-Door

Standard Equipment
Legend:
S Standard, at no additional charge

O Option, at additional charge

P Part of option package, at additional package charge

Body Panels
Brake Lights
Bumpers
Doors

Fuel Tank
Glass
Grille
Horn
Lights, Front/Rear

Mirrors
Paint
Roof
Rear Spoiler
Hatch/Cargo Area
Tires

Wheels
Windows
Wipers/Washer

Diversity antenna
Fully galvanized sheet metal
Rear/driver side/model badge
Rear/passenger side/engine badge
Crash optimized front end
Centre high mounted stop lamp in top of rear hatch
Body colour bumpers
Dual steel exhaust pipes
Two doors + Hatch (3-Door)
Body colour door handles
Side door sills in plastic
Fuel cap with string attachment and notched edge
Tinted glass green
Black front grille
Dual tone horns
Dual-reflector halogen headlights with clear, lightweight, chip resistant polycarbonate lenses
Daytime Running Lights (DRL). Upon start-up of vehicle, headlights engage with reduced power.
Instrument panel lighting, parking lights and taillights remain off. To engage all lights with full power, the
light switch must be turned to the on position
Headlights-on warning tone, upon opening of driver's door when ignition key is removed
Halogen projector lens fog lights with cornering light function integrated into front bumper
Side turn signal lights integrated into side exterior mirrors
Body colour mirror housings
Driver and passenger side power exterior mirrors, heatable
Non-metallic paint
Metallic paint (no charge)
Power glass sunroof with tilt, slide, tinted glass, manual sunshade, pinch protection, and driver's door
power operated convenience closing feature
Aerodynamic rear spoiler integrated into hatch
Trunk loading edge, plastic
Rear glass window with defrost
195/65 R15 H, all-season tires
225/45 R17 H, all-season tires
195/65 R15 H, steel spare wheel
6.5J X 15'' steel wheels, with full wheel cover
7J X 17'' alloy wheels + anti-theft locks
Black window surrounds
Aero windshield wipers
Windshield wipers w/ variable intermittent wipe feature
Heated windshield washer nozzles, front
Rear wiper with intermittent wipe feature

CONFIDENTIAL - FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY

8/4/2011
8/4/2011

Not available

EXTERIOR
Antenna
Anti-Corrosion
Badging

Published:
Last Revised:
Trendline

Sportline

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2012 Golf 3-Door

Standard Equipment
Legend:
S Standard, at no additional charge

O Option, at additional charge

P Part of option package, at additional package charge

Armrest
Assist Handles
Cruise Control
Cup Holders

Defroster
Doors/Side Panels

Floor Mats
Instrument Cluster

Keys
Lighter/Outlets
Lighting

Locks

Mirrors, Interior

Ornamentation
Radio/Audio

Remote Releases

Air Conditioning
Anti-theft vehicle alarm system for doors, hood, trunk lid, radio, and starter, with warning LED in driver's
door top sill and with audible and visual activation
Immobilizer theft deterrent system
Front centre armrest adjustable/folding with storage compartment
Rear centre armrest adjustable/folding
Silicone damped-return assist handles, two front and two rear
Cruise control with active display
Dual front cupholders integrated into centre console
Dual front bottle holders integrated into front door pockets
Dual rear cupholders
Electric rear window defroster
Molded door trim in cloth
Integrated armrests in front door panels
Integrated armrests in rear door panels
Front and rear floor mats
Speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, coolant temperature gauge, fuel gauge, gear indicator
(if equipped with optional automatic transmission), brake wear indicator, exterior temperature, warning
lights, digital clock.
Illumination of controls and gauges
Multifunction trip computer and indicator
Seatbelt reminder and fuel cap seal warning
Folding keys (2) with radio-frequency remote transmitter for central locking
Valet key
Two 12V auxiliary power outlets
Dual front and rear reading lights with time delay
Interior ambient lighting
Illuminated glove box
Luggage compartment light
Central power locking system with closing feature for sunroof (when equipped), opening & closing feature
for power windows and selective unlocking at driver door
Automatic locking feature (doors lock automatically when vehicle reaches 13km/h)
Radio-frequency remote locking system with lock, unlock, rear hatch release and panic button on
transmitter
Front door mounted lock/unlock switches for central locking system
Driver and front passenger visor vanity mirrors, illuminated with cover
Interior rearview mirror
Mirror control pad with joystick control
Chrome applications to instrument cluster
Chrome applications to interior door handles
RCD 310 AM/FM radio sound system with single CD player (MP3 readable) and 8 speakers
Premium 8 AM/FM radio sound system - 6.5 inch touch screen with in-dash 6-disc CD changer (MP3
readable), SD card input, SIRIUS satellite radio integrated and 8-speakers
Auxiliary input jack
Sirius Satellite Radio with limited complimentary subscription (3-months)
Remote releases for hatch, located on driver's side door

CONFIDENTIAL - FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY

8/4/2011
8/4/2011

Not available

INTERIOR
Air Conditioning
Alarm/Anti-Theft

Published:
Last Revised:
Trendline

Sportline

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2012 Golf 3-Door

Standard Equipment
Legend:
S Standard, at no additional charge

O Option, at additional charge

P Part of option package, at additional package charge

Seating, Front

Seating, Rear
Special Features

Steering Wheel

Storage, Interior

Trim (Details)

Hatch/Cargo Area

Upholstery
Ventilation System
Windows

Driver and front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system

Driver and front passenger side airbag supplemental restraint system
Side Curtain ProtectionTM head airbags, front & rear
Rear-impact optimized head restraints - front driver & passenger
3-point safety belts, all five seating positions. Height adjustable for driver & front passenger
Emergency locking retractors for all seating positions
Front seat safety belts pre-tensioners with load limiters
Interlock feature - centre rear safety belt cannot be extended unless seat back is in fully locked position
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Top-tether for Children) - child seat lower attachment points and top tether
rear outboard seating positions
Child seat tether anchorage points with markings in rear seating positions
Buckle switch (sensor that deploys airbag depending on safety belt use)
8-way manually adjustable height and reach front seats, manual recline with adjustable lumbar support,
and lockable head restraints
8-way manually adjustable height and reach front sport seats, manual recline with adjustable lumbar
support, and lockable head restraints
Easy-entry system for easy access to rear seats
Heatable front seats
60/40 split folding rear seat with center armrest and pass-through
Rear seat head restraints, height adjustable, all seating positions
Side turn signal control stalk with lane change feature (one touch, signals three times)
Intelligent crash response system. Once a certain severity of crash is detected, all doors are automatically
unlocked, the battery terminal is automatically disconnected from the alternator cable, fuel supply is
automatically shut off, warning hazards are automatically switched on, and high consumption electrical
components are automatically shut off.
3-spoke steering wheel
3-spoke leather wrapped steering wheel
Electromechanical speed sensitive power steering
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Steering wheel deformable/collapsible upon impact
Height adjustable and telescoping steering column
Theft deterrent steering column
Front and rear door storage pockets
Storage bin located under left side of steering column
Glove box, lockable
Front storage compartment located in centre console
Storage compartment inside front centre armrest
Front seatback magazine storage pockets
Molded shift knob
Leather wrapped shift knob
Molded handbrake grip
Leather wrapped handbrake grip
Cloth seating surfaces
Titanium trim - dashboard and door inserts
Fully carpeted/lined luggage compartment
Rear parcel shelf
Removable passenger side storage divider
Four tie down hooks in cargo area
Grip on inside of hatch to assist in closing
Loading edge protection, plastic
Scout/Merlin Cloth (Comfort seats)
Me 2 Cloth (Sport seats)
Adjustable front air vents
Rear passenger air vents
Power windows with pinch protection.
Power windows automatic up/down (one touch, all windows)
Key opening & closing feature for power windows

CONFIDENTIAL - FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY

8/4/2011
8/4/2011

Not available

INTERIOR
Restraint/
Safety Systems

Published:
Last Revised:
Trendline

Sportline

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2012 Golf 3-Door

Standard Equipment
Legend:
S Standard, at no additional charge

O Option, at additional charge

P Part of option package, at additional package charge

Emissions
Engine
Side Protection
Steering
Suspension

Traction Control

Transmission

Hard shell battery box protection

Crash optimized front end
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Power assisted front vented disc brakes, rear solid disc brakes
EBD - Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution
HBA - Hydraulic Brake Assistant
Hill Hold Assist
Tier II, BIN5
2.5L 170 horsepower, 177 lbs-ft torque, 5 cylinder, in-line, dual overhead cam, 4 valves per cylinder
Anti-intrusion side door beams
Electromechanical power assisted rack and pinion steering
Independent front McPherson struts with stabilizer bar
Rear fully independent four-link suspension with coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Sport suspension
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
Engine Braking Assist (EBA)
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
5-speed manual transmission
6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic and Sport mode
Cable shift mechanism - manual transmission only
Clutch starter interlock for manual transmission. Vehicle will not start if clutch is not depressed
Hydraulic clutch for manual transmission

WARRANTY
Anti-Corrosion
Powertrain Warranty
Vehicle Warranty

12 year/unlimited distance Limited Warranty against Corrosion Perforation

5 year/100,000 km (whichever occurs first). Powertrain Limited Warranty
4 year/80,000 km (whichever occurs first). New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Wear & tear items and
adjustments excluded after initial 12 month/20,000 km (whichever occurs first)

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Roadside Assistance 4-year/80,000 km (whichever occurs first), 24 hour roadside assistance

CONFIDENTIAL - FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY

8/4/2011
8/4/2011

Not available

TECHNICAL
Battery
Body Panels
Brakes

Published:
Last Revised:
Trendline

Sportline

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Sportline

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Trendline

Sportline

2012 Golf 5-Door

Standard Equipment
Legend:
S Standard, at no additional charge

P Part of option package, at additional package charge

Body Panels
Brake Lights
Bumpers
Doors

Fuel Tank
Glass
Grille
Horn
Lights, Front/Rear

Mirrors
Paint
Roof
Rear Spoiler
Hatch/Cargo Area
Tires

Wheels

Windows
Wipers/Washer

Diversity antenna
Fully galvanized sheet metal
Rear/driver side/model badge
Rear/passenger side/engine badge
Crash optimized front end
Centre high mounted stop lamp in top of rear hatch
Body colour bumpers
Dual steel exhaust pipes
Four doors + Hatch (5-Door)
Body colour door handles
Side door sills in plastic
Fuel cap with string attachment and notched edge
Tinted glass green
Black front grille
Black front grille with chrome applications (Standard on Comfortline TDI)
Dual tone horns
Dual-reflector halogen headlights with clear, lightweight, chip resistant polycarbonate lenses
Daytime Running Lights (DRL). Upon start-up of vehicle, headlights engage with reduced power. Instrument
panel lighting, parking lights and taillights remain off. To engage all lights with full power, the light switch must
be turned to the on position.
Headlights-on warning tone, upon opening of driver's door when ignition key is removed
Halogen projector lens fog lights with cornering light function
Halogen projector lens fog lights with cornering light function (available with TDI)
Side turn signal lights integrated into side exterior mirrors
Body colour mirror housings
Driver and passenger side power exterior mirrors, heatable
Non-metallic paint
Metallic paint (no charge)
Power glass sunroof with tilt, slide, tinted glass, manual sunshade, pinch protection, and driver's door power
operated convenience closing feature
Aerodynamic rear spoiler integrated into hatch
Trunk loading edge, plastic
Rear glass window with defrost
195/65 R15 H, all-season tires
205/55 R16 H, all-season tires
225/45 R17 H, all-season tires
195/65 R15 H, steel spare wheel
6.5J X 15'' steel wheels, with full wheel cover
6.5J X 16'' alloy wheels + anti-theft locks
7J X 17'' alloy wheels + anti-theft locks
Black window surrounds
Aero windshield wipers
Windshield wipers w/ variable intermittent wipe feature
Heated windshield washer nozzles, front
Rear wiper with intermittent wipe feature

CONFIDENTIAL - FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY

8/4/2011
8/4/2011

Not available

EXTERIOR
Antenna
Anti-Corrosion
Badging

Published:
Last Revised:

O Option, at additional charge

Trendline

Comfortline

Sportline

Highline

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2012 Golf 5-Door

Standard Equipment
Legend:
S Standard, at no additional charge

P Part of option package, at additional package charge

Alarm/Anti-Theft

Armrest
Assist Handles
Compass
Cruise Control
Cup Holders

Defroster
Doors/Side Panels

Floor Mats
Instrument Cluster

Keys
Lighter/Outlets
Lighting

Locks

Air Conditioning
Climatronic dual-zone electronic climate control
Anti-theft vehicle alarm system for doors, hood, trunk lid, radio, and starter, with warning LED in driver's door
top sill and with audible and visual activation
Immobilizer theft deterrent system
Front centre armrest adjustable/folding with storage compartment
Rear centre armrest adjustable/folding
Silicone damped-return assist handles, two front and two rear
Digital compass
Cruise control with active display
Dual front cupholders integrated into centre console
Dual front bottle holders integrated into front door pockets
Dual rear cupholder
Electric rear window defroster
Molded door trim in cloth
Molded door trim in leatherette
Integrated armrests in front door panels
Integrated armrests in rear door panels
Front and rear floor mats
Speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, coolant temperature gauge, fuel gauge, gear indicator (if
equipped with optional automatic transmission), brake wear indicator, exterior temperature, warning lights,
digital clock.
Multifunction trip computer and indicator
Illumination of controls and gauges
Seatbelt reminder and fuel cap seal warning
Folding keys (2) with radio-frequency remote transmitter for central locking
Valet key
Two 12V auxiliary power outlets
Dual front and rear reading lights with time delay
Interior ambient lighting
Illuminated glove box
Luggage compartment light
Central power locking system with closing feature for sunroof (when equipped), opening & closing feature for
power windows and selective unlocking at driver door
Automatic locking feature (doors lock automatically when vehicle reaches 13km/h)
Radio-frequency remote locking system with lock, unlock, rear hatch release and panic button on transmitter

Front and rear door mounted lock/unlock switches for central locking system
Child safety locks on rear doors
Driver and front passenger visor vanity mirrors, illuminated with cover
Mirrors, Interior
Interior rearview mirror
Mirror control pad with joystick control
Chrome applications to instrument cluster
Ornamentation
Chrome applications to interior door handles
Radio/Audio/Navigation RCD 310 AM/FM radio sound system with single CD player (MP3 readable) and 8 speakers
Premium 8 AM/FM radio sound system - 6.5 inch touch screen with in-dash 6-disc CD changer (MP3 readable),
SD card input, SIRIUS satellite radio integrated and 8-speakers
RNS 315 Navigation System - AM/FM single CD (MP3 readable) satellite navigation system (SD card based), 5
inch touch screen with SD card input, 4GB flash drive, auxiliary input and SIRIUS satellite radio integrated
and 8 speakers
Auxiliary input jack
MDI - Media Device Interface with iPod connectivity
Sirius Satellite Radio with limited complimentary subscription (3-months)
Remote releases for hatch, located on driver's side door
Remote Releases

CONFIDENTIAL - FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY

8/4/2011
8/4/2011

Not available

INTERIOR
Air Conditioning

Published:
Last Revised:

O Option, at additional charge

Trendline

Comfortline

Sportline

Highline

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2012 Golf 5-Door

Standard Equipment
Legend:
S Standard, at no additional charge

P Part of option package, at additional package charge

Seating, Front

Seating, Rear
Special Features

Steering Wheel

Storage, Interior

Telephone
Trim (Details)

Hatch/Cargo Area

Upholstery

Ventilation System
Windows

Driver and front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system

Driver and front passenger side airbag supplemental restraint system
Side Curtain ProtectionTM head airbags, front & rear
Rear-impact optimized head restraints - front driver & passenger
3-point safety belts, all five seating positions. Height adjustable for driver & front passenger
Emergency locking retractors for all seating positions
Front seat safety belts pre-tensioners with load limiters
Interlock feature - centre rear safety belt cannot be extended unless seat back is in fully locked position
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Top-tether for CHildren) - child seat lower attachment points and top tether rear
outboard seating positions
Child seat tether anchorage points with markings in rear seating positions
Buckle switch (sensor that deploys airbag depending on safety belt use)
8-way partial power (power recline) adjustable height and reach front seats, with adjustable lumbar support,
and lockable head restraints
8-way partial power (power recline) adjustable height and reach front sport seats, with adjustable lumbar
support, and lockable head restraints
Heatable front seats
60/40 split folding rear seat with center armrest and pass-through
Rear seat head restraints, height adjustable, all seating positions
Side turn signal control stalk with lane change feature (one touch, signals three times)
Intelligent crash response system. Once a certain severity of crash is detected, all doors are automatically
unlocked, the battery terminal is automatically disconnected from the alternator cable, fuel supply is
automatically shut off, warning hazards are automatically switched on, and high consumption electrical
components are automatically shut off
3-spoke steering wheel
3-spoke leather wrapped steering wheel
3-spoke leather wrapped Multifunction steering wheel
Electromechanical speed sensitive power steering
Steering wheel deformable/collapsible upon impact
Height adjustable and telescoping steering column
Theft deterrent steering column
Front and rear door storage pockets
Storage bin located under left side of steering column
Glove box, lockable
Front storage compartment located in centre console
Storage compartment inside front centre armrest
Front seatback magazine storage pockets
Bluetooth Mobile Phone Connectivity
Molded shift knob
Leather wrapped shift knob
Molded handbrake grip
Leather wrapped handbrake grip
Cloth seating surfaces
Leather seating surfaces
Titanium trim - dashboard and door inserts
Matte Chrome trim - dashboard and door inserts
Fully carpeted/lined luggage compartment
Rear parcel shelf
Removable passenger side storage divider
Four tie down hooks in cargo area
Grip on inside of hatch to assist in closing
Loading edge protection, plastic
Scout/Merlin Cloth (Comfort seats)
Me 2 Cloth (Sport seats)
Vienna Leather (Sport seats)
Adjustable front air vents
Rear passenger air vents
Power windows with pinch protection. Window lockout feature available on driver side door
Power windows automatic up/down (one touch, all windows)

CONFIDENTIAL - FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY

8/4/2011
8/4/2011

Not available

INTERIOR
Restraint/
Safety Systems

Published:
Last Revised:

O Option, at additional charge

Trendline

Comfortline

Sportline

Highline

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2012 Golf 5-Door

Standard Equipment
Legend:
S Standard, at no additional charge

P Part of option package, at additional package charge

Emissions
Engine
Side Protection
Steering
Suspension

Traction Control

Transmission

Hard shell battery box protection

Crash optimized front end
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Power assisted front vented disc brakes, rear solid disc brakes
EBD - Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution
HBA - Hydraulic Brake Assistant
Hill Hold Assist
Tier II, BIN5
2.5L 170 horsepower, 177 lbs-ft torque, 5 cylinder, in-line, dual overhead cam, 4 valves per cylinder
2.0 TDI 140 horsepower, 4 cylinder, turbocharged, in-line, common rail, 4 valves per cylinder
Anti-intrusion side door beams
Electromechanical power assisted rack and pinion steering
Independent front McPherson struts with stabilizer bar
Rear fully independent four-link suspension with coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Sport suspension
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
Engine Braking Assist (EBA)
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
5-speed manual transmission
6-speed manual transmission (Available with TDI)
6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic and Sport mode
6-speed automatic Direct Shift Gearbox with Tiptronic and Sport mode (Available with TDI)
Cable shift mechanism - manual transmission only
Clutch starter interlock for manual transmission. Vehicle will not start if clutch is not depressed
Hydraulic clutch for manual transmission

WARRANTY
Anti-Corrosion
Powertrain Warranty
Vehicle Warranty

12 year/unlimited distance Limited Warranty against Corrosion Perforation

5 year/100,000 km (whichever occurs first). Powertrain Limited Warranty
4 year/80,000 km (whichever occurs first). New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Wear & tear items and adjustments
excluded after initial 12 month/20,000 km (whichever occurs first)

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Roadside Assistance

4-year/80,000 km (whichever occurs first), 24 hour roadside assistance

CONFIDENTIAL - FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY

8/4/2011
8/4/2011

Not available

TECHNICAL
Battery
Body Panels
Brakes

Published:
Last Revised:

O Option, at additional charge

Trendline

Comfortline

Sportline

Highline

S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
S
S
S

S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
O
S
S
S

S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
S
S
S

S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
O
S
S
S

Trendline

Comfortline

Sportline

Highline

S
S

S
S

S
S

S
S

Trendline

Comfortline

Sportline

Highline

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Standard Equipment
Legend:
S Standard, at no additional charge

O Option, at additional charge

P Part of option package, at additional package charge

Doors

Fuel Tank
Glass
Grille
Horn
Lights, Front/Rear

Mirrors
Moldings/Panels
Paint
Roof
Rear Spoiler
Hatch/Cargo Area
Tires

Wheels

Windows
Wipers/Washer

Diversity antenna
Fully galvanized sheet metal
Rear/driver side/model badge
Crash optimized front end
Centre high mounted stop lamp in top of rear hatch
Body colour bumpers
Dual steel exhaust pipes
Two doors + Hatch (3-Door)
Four doors + Hatch (5-Door)
Body colour door handles
Fuel cap with string attachment and notched edge
Tinted glass green
Black front grille in honeycomb mesh with red stripping
Dual tone horns
Bi-xenon high intensity gas-discharge headlights with auto-leveling, clear, lightweight, chip resistant polycarbonate
lenses
LED Daytime Running lights (DRL)
LED license plate light
Adaptive Front-light System (AFS); Headlight-range adjustment, automatic- dynamic with curve light and turn signal
light
Daytime Running Lights (DRL). Upon start-up of vehicle, headlights engage with reduced power. Instrument panel
lighting, parking lights and taillights remain off. To engage all lights with full power, the light switch must be turned to
the on position
Headlights-on warning tone, upon opening of driver's door when ignition key is removed
Halogen projector lens fog lights
Side turn signal lights integrated into side exterior mirrors
Body colour mirror housings
Driver and passenger side power exterior mirrors, heatable
Textured black side skirts
Non-metallic paint
Metallic paint (no charge)
Power glass sunroof with tilt, slide, tinted glass, manual sunshade, pinch protection, and driver's door power operated
convenience closing feature
Aerodynamic rear spoiler integrated into hatch
Trunk loading edge, plastic
Rear glass window with defrost
225/45 R17 H, all-season tires
225/40 R18 H, all-season tires
205/55 R 16 H, steel spare wheel
7J X 17'' alloy wheels + anti-theft locks
18'' alloy wheels Package: GTI-specific trim inlays on dashboard and door trim in "brushed aluminium", textile floor
mats front and rear, with red loop-stitching on the edges, High quality door sill trim strips, in contrasting colour at the
front
Black window surrounds
Aero windshield wipers
Windshield wipers w/ variable intermittent wipe feature
Heated windshield washer nozzles, front
Rear wiper with intermittent wipe feature

CONFIDENTIAL - FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY

8/4/2011
8/4/2011

Not available

EXTERIOR
Antenna
Anti-Corrosion
Badging
Body Panels
Brake Lights
Bumpers

Published:
Last Revised:
3-Door

5-Door

S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S

S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S

S
S
S

S
S
S

S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
O

S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
O

O/P
S
S
S
S
O
S
S

O/P
S
S
S
S
O
S
S

P
S
S
S
S
S

P
S
S
S
S
S

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Standard Equipment
Legend:
S Standard, at no additional charge

O Option, at additional charge

P Part of option package, at additional package charge

Alarm/Anti-Theft

Armrest
Assist Handles
Cruise Control
Compass
Cup Holders

Defroster
Doors/Side Panels

Floor Mats
Instrument Cluster

Keys
Lighter/Outlets
Lighting

Locks

Mirrors, Interior

Ornamentation

Radio/Audio/Navigation

Remote Releases

Climatronic dual-zone electronic climate control. Driver and passenger side controls for automatic climate control
system
Anti-theft vehicle alarm system for doors, hood, trunk lid, radio, and starter, with warning LED in driver's door top sill
and with audible and visual activation
Immobilizer theft deterrent system
Front centre armrest adjustable/folding with storage compartment
Rear centre armrest adjustable/folding
Silicone damped-return assist handles, two front and two rear
Cruise control with active display
Digital compass
Dual front cupholders integrated into centre console
Dual front bottle holders integrated into front door pockets
Rear cupholders
Electric rear window defroster
Molded door trim in cloth
Molded door trim in leatherette
Integrated armrests in front door panels
Integrated armrests in rear door panels
Front and rear floor mats
Speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, coolant temperature gauge, fuel gauge, gear indicator (if
equipped with optional automatic transmission), brake wear indicator, exterior temperature, warning lights, digital
clock.
Multifunction trip computer: Featuring trip time, trip length, average trip speed, average trip fuel consumption, current
fuel consumption, distance to empty, compass, radio station display, personalizing functions.
Illumination of controls and gauges
Seatbelt reminder and fuel cap seal warning
Folding keys (2) with radio-frequency remote transmitter for central locking
Valet key
Two 12V auxiliary power outlets
Dual front and rear reading lights with time delay
Interior ambient lighting
Footwell lighting, front
Illuminated glove box
Luggage compartment light
Central power locking system with closing feature for sunroof (when equipped), opening & closing feature for power
windows and selective unlocking at driver door
Kessy - keyless access w/ start & stop button (steering column)
Automatic locking feature (doors lock automatically when vehicle reaches 13km/h)
Radio-frequency remote locking system with lock, unlock, rear hatch release and panic button on transmitter
Front and rear door mounted lock/unlock switches for central locking system
Child safety locks on rear doors (5-Door)
Dual driver and front passenger visor vanity mirrors, illuminated with cover
Interior rearview mirror
Mirror control pad with joystick control
Brushed aluminum sport pedals and dead pedal
Brushed aluminum accents
Chrome applications to instrument cluster
Chrome applications to interior door handles
Premium 8 AM/FM radio sound system - 6.5 inch touch screen with in-dash 6-disc CD changer (MP3 readable), SD
card input, SIRIUS satellite radio integrated and 8-speakers
RNS 510 Navigation system - AM/FM single CD (MP3 readable) satellite navigation system (DVD based), 6.5 inch
touch screen with SD card input, 30 Gigabyte hard drive (10GB map data, 20GB music data), SIRIUS satellite radio
integrated and 8 speakers
Dynaudio 300-watt digital sound upgrade with 8 speakers
Auxiliary input jack
MDI - Media Device Interface with iPod connectivity
Sirius Satellite Radio with limited complimentary subscription (3-months)
Remote releases for rear hatch, located on driver's side door

CONFIDENTIAL - FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY

8/4/2011
8/4/2011

Not available

INTERIOR
Air Conditioning

Published:
Last Revised:
3-Door

5-Door

S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
P
S
S
S

S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
P
S
S
S

S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S

S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S

S
P
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S

S
P
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S

P
P
S
S
S
S

P
P
S
S
S
S

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Standard Equipment
Legend:
S Standard, at no additional charge

O Option, at additional charge

P Part of option package, at additional package charge

Driver and front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system

Driver and front passenger side airbag supplemental restraint system
TM

Seating, Front

Seating, Rear
Special Features

Steering Wheel

Storage, Interior

Telephone
Trim (Details)

Hatch/Cargo Area

Upholstery
Ventilation System
Windows

Side Curtain Protection head airbags, front & rear

Rear-impact optimized head restraints - front driver & passenger
3-point safety belts, all five seating positions. Height adjustable for driver & front passenger
Emergency locking retractors for all seating positions
Front seat safety belts pre-tensioners with load limiters
Interlock feature - centre rear safety belt cannot be extended unless seat back is in fully locked position
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Top-tether for CHildren) - child seat lower attachment points and top tether rear outboard
seating positions
Child seat tether anchorage points with markings in rear seating positions
Buckle switch (sensor that deploys airbag depending on safety belt use)
8-way manually adjustable height and reach sport front seats with adjustable lumbar support, and lockable head
restraints
8-way manually adjustable height and reach top sport front seats, with power adjustable lumbar support, and lockable
head restraints
8-way partial power (power recline) adjustable height and reach sport front seats, with adjustable lumbar support, and
lockable head restraints
8-way partial power (power recline) adjustable height and reach top sport front seats, with adjustable lumbar support,
and lockable head restraints
Easy-entry system for easy access to rear seats
Heatable front seats
60/40 split folding rear seat with center armrest and pass-through
Rear seat head restraints, height adjustable, all seating positions
Side turn signal control stalk with lane change feature (one touch, signals three times)
Intelligent crash response system. Once a certain severity of crash is detected, all doors are automatically unlocked,
the battery terminal is automatically disconnected from the alternator cable, fuel supply is automatically shut off,
warning hazards are automatically switched on, and high consumption electrical components are automatically shut
off.
3-spoke sport leather wrapped GTI Multifunction steering wheel (available with DSG paddle shifters)
Electromechanical speed sensitive power steering
Steering wheel deformable/collapsible upon impact
Height adjustable and telescoping steering column
Theft deterrent steering column
Front and rear door storage pockets
Storage bin located under left side of steering column
Glove box, lockable
Front storage compartment located in centre console
Storage compartment inside front centre armrest
Front seatback magazine storage pockets
Bluetooth Mobile Phone Connectivity
Leather wrapped shift knob (GTI)
Leather wrapped handbrake grip
Cloth seating surfaces
Leather seating surfaces
Black stripe trim - dashboard and door inserts
Fully carpeted/lined luggage compartment
Rear parcel shelf
Removable passenger side storage divider
Four tie down hooks in cargo area
Grip on inside of hatch to assist in closing
Loading edge protection, plastic
Jacky Cloth (Sport seats)
Vienna Leather (Top sport seats)
Adjustable front air vents
Rear passenger air vents
Power windows with pinch protection. Window lockout feature available on driver side door
Power windows automatic up/down (one touch, all windows)
Key opening & closing feature for power windows

CONFIDENTIAL - FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY

8/4/2011
8/4/2011

Not available

INTERIOR
Restraint/
Safety Systems

Published:
Last Revised:
3-Door

5-Door

S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S

S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S

S
S
S

S
S
S

S
S
S
S
S

P
S
S
S
S

S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
P
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
P
S
S
S
S
S

S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
P
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
P
S
S
S
S
S

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Standard Equipment
Legend:
S Standard, at no additional charge

O Option, at additional charge

P Part of option package, at additional package charge

Emissions
Engine
Side Protection
Steering
Suspension

Traction Control

Transmission

Hard shell battery box protection

Crash optimized front end
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Power assisted front vented disc brakes, rear solid disc brakes
EBD - Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution
HBA - Hydraulic Brake Assistant
Hill Hold Assist
Tier II, BIN5
2.0 TSI 200 horsepower, 207 lb-ft torque, 4 cylinder, turbocharged, in-line, 4 valves per cylinder
Anti-intrusion side door beams
Electromechanical power assisted rack and pinion steering
Independent front McPherson struts with stabilizer bar
Rear fully independent four-link suspension with coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Sport suspension
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
Engine Braking Assist (EBA)
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
Electronic Transverse Differential Lock (XDS)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
6-speed manual transmission
6-speed automatic Direct Shift Gearbox with Tiptronic and Sport mode
Cable shift mechanism - manual transmission only
Clutch starter interlock for manual transmission. Vehicle will not start if clutch is not depressed
Hydraulic clutch for manual transmission

WARRANTY
Anti-Corrosion
Powertrain Warranty
Vehicle Warranty

8/4/2011
8/4/2011

Not available

TECHNICAL
Battery
Body Panels
Brakes

Published:
Last Revised:

12 year/unlimited distance Limited Warranty against Corrosion Perforation

5 year/100,000 km (whichever occurs first). Powertrain Limited Warranty
4 year/80,000 km (whichever occurs first). New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Wear & tear items and adjustments
excluded after initial 12 month/20,000 km (whichever occurs first)

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
4-year/80,000 km (whichever occurs first), 24 hour roadside assistance
Roadside Assistance
In combination with the rear passenger side thorax airbag supplemental restraint system option

3-Door

5-Door

S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
S
S
S

S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
S
S
S

3-Door

5-Door

S
S

S
S

3-Door

5-Door

CONFIDENTIAL - FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY

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Option Program
Published:
Last Revised:

Trendline
5K12S1
5K12S3
5K14S1
5K14S3

Comfortline

3-Door 2.5L 170HP, 5-speed Manual

3-Door 2.5L 170HP, 6-speed Automatic w/ Tiptronic
5-Door 2.5L 170HP, 5-speed Manual
5-Door 2.5L 170HP, 6-speed Automatic w/ Tiptronic

5K15S1
5K15S3
5K129L
5K129M

5-Door 2.5L 170HP, 5-speed Manual

5-Door 2.5L 170HP, 6-speed Automatic w/ Tiptronic
5-Door 2.0 TDI 140HP 6-speed Manual
5-Door 2.0 TDI 140HP 6-speed DSG Automatic w/ Tiptronic

Trendline includes:
15" steel wheels w/ full wheel cover and all-season tires
60/40 split folding rear seats w/ centre armrest and pass-through
8-way manually adjustable front seats w/ lumbar support and Easy Entry (3-Door)
8-way partial power (power recline) adjustable front seats w/ lumbar support (5-Door)
Auxiliary input
Air conditioning
Cruise control
Diversity antenna
Driver & front passenger front & side airbags and front & rear Side Curtain Protection
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Front and rear reading lights
Front centre armrest w/ storage
Power heatable and adjustable exterior mirrors
RCD 310 radio w/ single in-dash CD player & 8 speakers
Remote central locking system

Includes Trendline plus:

16" alloy wheels 'Pescara' w/ anti-theft locks and all-season tires
Engine block heater & Front fog lights (available with TDI models)
Front and rear floor mats
Heatable front seats and washer nozzles
Leather wrapped steering wheel, shift knob and hand brake lever

Optional Equipment

Optional Equipment
3FE
Power Sunroof
P86
Multimedia Package
Premium 8 radio - touch screen w/ 6-disc CD changer
MDI - Media Device Interface w/ iPod connectivity
Bluetooth Mobile Phone Connectivity
Multifunction steering wheel + trip computer and indicator
Digital compass
SIRIUS Satellite Radio integrated

P74

Cold Weather Package

Heatable front seats and washer nozzles

Colour & Trim

1U1U
2T2T
5R5R
8E8E
B4B4
X6X6
W9W9

Colour
Amaryllis Red Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Shark Blue Metallic
Reflex Silver Metallic
Candy White
United Grey Metallic
Blue Graphite Pearl

Trim - Comfort Seats

FW
Titan Black - Scout/Merlin Cloth

Colour & Trim

FW
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

1U1U
2T2T
5R5R
8E8E
B4B4
X6X6
W9W9

FW

Colour
Amaryllis Red Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Shark Blue Metallic
Reflex Silver Metallic
Candy White
United Grey Metallic
Blue Graphite Pearl
Trim - Comfort Seats
Titan Black - Scout/Merlin Cloth

FW
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

8/4/11
8/4/11

2012 Golf
Option Program
Published:
Last Revised:

Sportline
5K13S1
5K13S3
5K17S1
5K17S3

Highline

3-Door 2.5L 170HP, 5-speed Manual

3-Door 2.5L 170HP, 6-speed Automatic w/ Tiptronic
5-Door 2.5L 170HP, 5-speed Manual
5-Door 2.5L 170HP, 6-speed Automatic w/ Tiptronic

5K16S1
5K16S3
5K139L
5K139M

5-Door 2.5L 170HP, 5-speed Manual

5-Door 2.5L 170HP, 6-speed Automatic w/ Tiptronic
5-Door 2.0 TDI 140HP 6-speed Manual
5-Door 2.0 TDI 140HP 6-speed DSG Automatic w/ Tiptronic

Includes Trendline plus:

17" alloy wheels 'Orlando' w/ anti-theft locks and all-season tires
Front and rear floor mats
Front fog lights
Heatable front seats and washer nozzles
Leather wrapped steering wheel, shift knob and hand brake lever
Power Sunroof
Premium 8 radio - touch screen w/ 6-disc CD changer & 8 speakers
SIRIUS satellite radio integrated
Sport seats with Easy Entry
Sport suspension

Includes Comfortline plus:

17" alloy wheels 'Porto' w/ anti-theft locks and all-season tires
Bluetooth Mobile Phone Connectivity
Climatronic, 2-zone climate control
Digital compass
Front fog lights
Leather seating surfaces
Leather wrapped Multifunction steering wheel
Matte Chrome interior trim
MDI - Media Device Interface w/ iPod connectivity
Multifunction trip computer and indicator
Power sunroof
Premium 8 radio - touch screen w/ 6-disc CD changer & 8 speakers
SIRIUS satellite radio integrated
Sport seats
Sport suspension

Optional Equipment
P95
Connectivity Package
Bluetooth Mobile Phone Connectivity
MDI - Media Device Interface w/ iPod connectivity
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Multifunction trip computer and indicator

Optional Equipment
R16
RNS 315 Navigation System

Colour & Trim

1U1U
2T2T
5R5R
8E8E
B4B4
X6X6
W9W9

KA

Colour
Amaryllis Red Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Shark Blue Metallic
Reflex Silver Metallic
Candy White
United Grey Metallic
Blue Graphite Pearl
Trim - Sport Seats
Titan Black - Me 2 Cloth

8/4/11
8/4/11

KA
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

Colour & Trim

Colour
1U1U
Amaryllis Red Metallic
2T2T
Deep Black Pearl
5R5R
Shark Blue Metallic
8E8E
Reflex Silver Metallic
B4B4
Candy White
X6X6
United Grey Metallic
W9W9
Blue Graphite Pearl

TW

Trim - Sport Seats

Titan Black - Vienna Leather

TW
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

2012 Golf GTI

Option Program
Published:
Last Revised:

3-Door
5K19W2
5K19W3

5-Door

2.0 TSI 200HP, 6-speed Manual

2.0 TSI 200HP, 6-speed DSG w/ Tiptronic

5K1DW2
5K1DW3

2.0 TSI 200HP, 6-speed Manual

2.0 TSI 200HP, 6-speed DSG w/ Tiptronic

3-Door includes:
17" alloy wheels 'Denver' w/ anti-theft locks and all-season tires
60/40 split folding rear seats w/ centre armrest and pass-through
8-way manually adjustable sport seats w/ lumbar support and Easy Entry
Auxiliary input
Bi-Xenon headlights with Adaptive Front-light System (AFS)
Bluetooth Mobile Phone Connectivity
Climatronic dual-zone electronic climate control
Cruise control
Diversity antenna
Driver & front passenger front & side airbags and front & rear Side Curtain Protection
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Front fog lights
Heatable front seats and washer nozzles
LED daytime running lights
MDI - Media Device Interface w/ iPod connectivity
Multifunction GTI sport steering wheel w/ available DSG paddle shifters
Multifunction trip computer and indicator
Premium 8 radio - touch screen w/ 6-disc CD changer & 8 speakers
SIRIUS satellite radio integrated
Sport suspension

5-Door includes:
17" alloy wheels 'Denver' w/ anti-theft locks and all-season tires
60/40 split folding rear seats w/ centre armrest pass-through
8-way partial power (power recline) adjustable sport seats w/ lumbar support
Auxiliary input
Bi-Xenon headlights with Adaptive Front-light System (AFS)
Bluetooth Mobile Phone Connectivity
Climatronic dual-zone electronic climate control
Cruise control
Diversity antenna
Driver & passenger front airbags, side airbags and Side Curtain Protection
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Front fog lights
Heatable front seats and washer nozzles
LED daytime running lights
MDI - Media Device Interface w/ iPod connectivity
Multifunction GTI sport steering wheel w/ available DSG paddle shifters
Multifunction trip computer and indicator
Premium 8 radio - touch screen w/ 6-disc CD changer & 8 speakers
SIRIUS satellite radio integrated
Sport suspension

Optional Equipment
W73
Luxury Leather Package
Leather seating surfaces
Power sunroof
Kessy - keyless access w/ start & stop
button (steering column)
Top sport front seats w/ power lumbar support
P77
Technology Package
RNS 510 Navigation - touch screen w/ 30 GB hard drive
Dynaudio - 300-watt digital sound package
3FE
Power Sunroof (not available with W73)
WUS
18" Alloy Wheels 'Serron' Package
GTI-specific trim inlays on dashboard and
door trim in "brushed aluminium"
Textile floor mats front and rear, with red
loop-stitching on the edges
High quality door sill trim strips, in contrasting colour at the front

Optional Equipment
W83
Luxury Leather Package
Leather seating surfaces
Power sunroof
Kessy - keyless access w/ start & stop
button (steering column)
Top sport front seats w/ power lumbar support
P77
Technology Package
RNS 510 Navigation - touch screen w/ 30 GB hard drive
Dynaudio - 300-watt digital sound package
3FE
Power Sunroof (not available with W83)
WUS
18" Alloy Wheels 'Serron' Package
GTI-specific trim inlays on dashboard and
door trim in "brushed aluminium"
Textile floor mats front and rear, with red
loop-stitching on the edges
High quality door sill trim strips, in contrasting colour at the front

Colour & Trim

1K1K
2T2T
B4B4
G2G2

XE
QW

Colour
Carbon Steel Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Candy White
Tornado Red

8/4/2011
8/4/2011

Colour & Trim

XE
X
X
X
X

Trim
Jacky Cloth - Sport Seats
Titan Black Vienna Leather - Top Sport Seats (available with W73)

QW
X
X
X
X

1K1K
2T2T
B4B4
G2G2

XE
QW

Colour
Carbon Steel Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Candy White
Tornado Red

XE
X
X
X
X

Trim
Jacky Cloth - Sport Seats
Titan Black Vienna Leather - Top Sport Seats (available with W83)

QW
X
X
X
X

2012 Golf
Change Points
Legend:
S Standard, at no additional charge

O Option, at additional charge

P Part of option package, at additional package charge

Published:

8/4/2011

Last Revised:

8/4/2011

Not available

2012 Golf 3-Door

TECHNICAL

Trendline

Sportline

EXTERIOR
17" alloy wheels 'Orlando' (new wheel)

Trendline

Sportline
S

INTERIOR
Air Conditoining replaces Climatic manual climate control
Multi-function steering wheel added to Connectivity Package
Multifunction trip computer and indicator added to Connectivity Package

Trendline
S

Sportline
S
P
P

2012 Golf 5-Door

TECHNICAL
Sport Suspension

Trendline Comfortline

Highline
S

Sportline

EXTERIOR
16" alloy wheels 'Pescara'
17" alloy wheels 'Orlando'
17" alloy wheels 'Porto'
INTERIOR
Air Conditoining replaces Climatic manual climate control
Climatronic dual-zone electronic climate control
Multi-function steering wheel added to Connectivity Package
Multifunction trip computer and indicator added to Connectivity Package

Trendline Comfortline
S

Highline

Sportline
S

Trendline Comfortline
S
S

S
Highline

Sportline
S

S
P
P

2012 Golf GTI

TECHNICAL

3-Door

5-Door

EXTERIOR
LED Daytime Running lights (DRL)
LED license plate light
18" Alloy Wheels 'Serron' Wheel Package
INTERIOR
MDI - Media Device Interface with iPod connectivity
Kessy added to Leather Luxury Package

3-Door
S
S
P
3-Door
S
P

5-Door
S
S
P
5-Door
S
P

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2012 Golf 2.5L

Technical Specifications
ENGINE
Type
Bore
Stroke
Displacement
Compression Ratio
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm
Maximum torque, lbs - ft @ rpm
Fuel Requirement
Firing Order
ENGINE DESIGN
Arrangement
Cylinder Block
Crank Shaft
Cylinder Head
Valve Train
Cooling System
Lubrication
Fuel / Air Supply
Emissions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator - V/A
Battery - V/Ah
Ignition
DRIVETRAIN
Drivetrain
Transmission Gear Ratios:1

CAPACITIES
Engine Oil (with filter)
Fuel Tank
Cooling System
Wiper Fluid
STEERING
Type
Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle (curb to curb)
Ratio
INTERIOR VOLUME - SAE (3-Door)
EPA Class
Seating Capacity
Passenger Volume
Cargo Volume
Cargo Volume with rear seats folded

2.5L, in-line 5 cylinder, 20 valve

3.25
in
3.65
in
in3
151.0
10.0:1
170 @ 5,700 (125 kW @ 5,700)
177 @ 4,250 (240 Nm @ 4,250)
Regular unleaded
1-2-4-5-3

82.5
92.8
2,480

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mm
mm
cm3

Front mounted, transverse

Cast iron
Six main bearings
Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Double overhead camshaft, chain driven with automatic tensioner, four valves per
cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters, single coil valve springs
Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, double electric PWM controlled
radiator fan
External gear pump, chain driven, oil cooler
Sequential multi-point fuel injection (Motronic)
Tier II, BIN5
14/140
12/60
Digital electronic, with two knock sensor
Front wheel drive
Manual
1st
3.78
2nd
2.12
3rd
1.27
4th
0.86
5th
0.66
6th
-Final I
3.65
5.5
55.0
9.0
3.0

Automatic
1st
4.04
2nd
2.37
3rd
1.56
4th
1.16
5th
0.85
6th
0.67
Final I
3.68

L
L
L
L

Rack and pinion, electro-mechanical, power assisted

3.0
35.8
ft
10.9
m
16.4 : 1
Compact
Five
93.5
ft
14.8
ft
46.3
ft

2.65
0.42
1.31

m
m
m

m
mm
mm
mm

42.4
38.5
53.6
35.5

Front
Volume
Head Room
Shoulder Room
Leg Room

Published:
Last Revised:

51.1
39.3
54.5
41.2

ft
in
in
in

1.45
998
1,385
1,046

ft
in
in
in

Rear
1.20
979
1,362
901

m
mm
mm
mm

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2012 Golf 2.5L

Technical Specifications
INTERIOR VOLUME - SAE (5-Door)
EPA Class
Seating Capacity
Passenger Volume
Cargo Volume
Cargo Volume with rear seats folded

Compact
Five
92.9
ft
14.6
ft
45.9
ft

2.63
0.41
1.30

Published:

8/4/2011

Last Revised:

8/4/2011

m
m
m

Front
Rear
Volume
51.2
ft
1.45
m
41.7
ft
1.18
m
Head Room
39.3
in
998
mm
38.5
in
979
mm
Shoulder Room
54.7
in
1,389 mm
52.8
in
1,340
mm
Leg Room
41.2
in
1,046 mm
35.5
in
901
mm
BODY, CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
Monocoque construction, bolt-on front fenders, fully galvanized
Type
Front Suspension
Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers,
integrated stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension
Multilink rear supsension, coil springs, telescopic gas pressurized
shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Front: Power assisted front vented disc brakes (288 x 25 mm)
Service Brakes
Rear: Power assisted rear solid disc brakes (272 x 10 mm)
Standard, all four wheels, 4-channel with Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Anti Lock Braking System
Parking Brake
Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
.32
Drag Coefficient
DIMENSIONS (3-Door)
Wheelbase
101.5
in
2,578
mm
Front Track
60.7
in
1,541
mm
Rear Track
59.6
in
1,514
mm
Length
165.4
in
4,201
mm
Width
70.0
in
1,779
mm
Height
58.3
in
1,480
mm
Ground Clearance
5.4
in
138
mm
DIMENSIONS (5-Door)
Wheelbase
101.5
in
2,578
mm
Front Track
60.7
in
1,541
mm
Rear Track
59.6
in
1,514
mm
Length
165.4
in
4,201
mm
Width
70.3
in
1,786
mm
Height
58.3
in
1,480
mm
Ground Clearance
5.4
in
138
mm
WEIGHTS
Manual
Automatic
Curb Weight
1,376
kg
1,401
kg
Payload
578
kg
573
kg
Manual
Automatic
FUEL CONSUMPTION1
City L/100km
9.9
9.1
Highway L/100km
6.2
6.5
1
Transport Canada estimates only. Your fuel consumption may vary.

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2012 Golf 2.0 TDI (5-Door)

Technical Specifications
ENGINE
Type
Bore
Stroke
Displacement
Compression Ratio
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm
Maximum torque, lbs - ft @ rpm
Fuel Requirement
Firing Order
ENGINE DESIGN
Arrangement
Cylinder Block
Crank Shaft
Cylinder Head
Valve Train
Cooling System
Lubrication
Fuel / Air Supply
Emissions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator - V/A
Ignition
DRIVETRAIN
Drivetrain
Transmission Gear Ratios:1

CAPACITIES
Engine Oil (with filter)
Fuel Tank
Cooling System
Wiper Fluid
STEERING
Type
Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle (curb to curb)
Ratio

Published:

8/4/2011

Last Revised:

8/4/2011

2.0L, 4 cylinder, in-line, turbocharged direct injection, Common rail

3.19
in
81.0
mm
3.74
in
95.5
mm
in3
cm3
120.1
1,968
16.5:1
140 @ 4,000 (103 kW @ 4,000)
236 @ 1,750-2,500 (320 Nm @ 1,750-2,500)
Ultra low sulfur Diesel
1-3-4-2
Front mounted, transverse
Cast iron
Five main bearings
Aluminum alloy
Dual overhead camshaft, spur belt driven, four valves per cylinder, maintenance free
hydraulic lifters, single coil valve springs
Water cooled, water pump, cross flow radiator, thermostatically controlled electric 3speed radiator fan
Rotary gear pump, intermediate shaft driven, oil cooler
Electronically controlled direct injection (EDC), turbocharger
Tier II, BIN5
14/140
Digital electronic, with two knock sensor
Front wheel drive
Manual
1st
3.77
2nd
1.96
3rd
1.26
4th
0.87
5th
0.86
6th
0.72
Final I
3.45
5.5
55.0
8.0
3.0

DSG Automatic
1st
3.46
2nd
2.05
3rd
1.30
4th
0.90
5th
0.91
6th
0.76
Final I
4.12

L
L
L
L

Rack and pinion, electro-mechanical, power assisted

3.0
35.8
ft
10.9
m
16.4 : 1

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2012 Golf 2.0 TDI (5-Door)

Technical Specifications
INTERIOR VOLUME - SAE
EPA Class
Seating Capacity
Passenger Volume
Cargo Volume
Cargo Volume with rear seats folded

Compact
Five
92.9
ft
14.6
ft
45.9
ft

2.63
0.41
1.30

Published:

8/4/2011

Last Revised:

8/4/2011

m
m
m

Front
Rear
Volume
51.2
ft
1.45
m
41.7
ft
1.18
m
Head Room
39.3
in
998
mm
38.5
in
979
mm
Shoulder Room
54.7
in
1,389 mm
52.8
in
1,340
mm
Leg Room
41.2
in
1,046 mm
35.5
in
901
mm
BODY, CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
Monocoque construction, bolt-on front fenders, fully galvanized
Type
Front Suspension
Independent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers,
integrated stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension
Multilink rear supsension, coil springs, telescopic gas pressurized
shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Front: Power assisted front vented disc brakes (312 x 25 mm)
Service Brakes
Rear: Power assisted rear solid disc brakes (272 x 12 mm)
Standard, all four wheels, 4-channel with Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Anti Lock Braking System
Parking Brake
Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
.32
Drag Coefficient
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase
101.5
in
2,578
mm
Front Track
60.7
in
1,541
mm
Rear Track
59.6
in
1,514
mm
Length
165.4
in
4,201
mm
Width
70.3
in
1,786
mm
Height
58.3
in
1,480
mm
Ground Clearance
5.4
in
138
mm
WEIGHTS
Manual
DSG Automatic
Curb Weight
1,358
kg
1,379
kg
Payload
499
kg
498
kg
Manual
DSG Automatic
FUEL CONSUMPTION1
City L/100km
6.7
6.7
Highway L/100km
4.6
4.7
1
Transport Canada estimates only. Your fuel consumption may vary.

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2012 Golf GTI

Technical Specifications
Published:
Last Revised:
ENGINE
Type
Bore
Stroke
Displacement
Compression Ratio
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm
Maximum torque, lb - ft @ rpm
Fuel Requirement
Firing Order
ENGINE DESIGN
Arrangement
Cylinder Block
Crank Shaft
Cylinder Head
Valve Train
Cooling System
Lubrication
Fuel / Air Supply
Emissions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator - V/A
Ignition
DRIVETRAIN
Drivetrain
Transmission Gear Ratios:1

CAPACITIES
Engine Oil (with filter)
Fuel Tank
Cooling System
Wiper Fluid
STEERING
Type
Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle (curb to curb)
Ratio
INTERIOR VOLUME - SAE (3-Door)
EPA Class
Seating Capacity
Passenger Volume
Cargo Volume
Cargo Volume with rear seats folded
Volume
Head Room
Shoulder Room
Leg Room

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8/4/2011

2.0L 4 Cylinder, in-line, turbocharged with intercooler and direct injection

3.25
in
82.5
mm
3.65
in
92.8
mm
3
3
in
cm
121.1
1,984
9.6:1
200 @ 5100 - 6000 (147 kW @ 5100 - 6000)
207 @ 1700 - 5000 (280Nm @ 1700 - 5000)
Premium fuel recommended for maximum performance
1-3-4-2
Front mounted, transverse
Cast iron
Five main bearings
Aluminum alloy, cross flow
Dual overhead camshaft, chain driven, four valves per cylinder, maintenance free
hydraulic lifters, variable valve timing
Water cooled, water pump, horizontal-flow radiator, thermostatically controlled
continously variable speed radiator fan
Chain-driven gear oil pump
Sequential multi-point high pressure fuel direct injection, variable intake cam timing
Tier II, BIN5
14/140
Digital electronic with knock sensor
Front wheel drive
Manual
1st
3.36
2nd
2.09
3rd
1.47
4th
1.10
5th
1.11
6th
0.93
Final I
3.09
4.6
55.0
8.0
3.6

DSG Automatic
1st
3.46
2nd
2.15
3rd
1.46
4th
1.08
5th
1.09
6th
0.92
Final I
3.14

L
L
L
L

Eletromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance

3.01
10.9
m
16.4 : 1
Compact
Five
ft3
93.5
ft3
14.8
46.3
ft
51.1
39.3
54.5
41.2

ft3
in
in
in

Front
1.45
998
1,385
1,046

2.65
0.42
1.31

m
m
m

m
mm
mm
mm

42.4
38.5
53.6
35.5

ft3
in
in
in

Rear
1.20
979
1,362
901

m
mm
mm
mm

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2012 Golf GTI

Technical Specifications
Published:
Last Revised:
INTERIOR VOLUME - SAE (5-Door)
EPA Class
Seating Capacity
Passenger Volume
Cargo Volume
Cargo Volume with rear seats folded
Volume
Head Room
Shoulder Room
Leg Room
BODY, CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
Type
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Service Brakes

Compact
Five
3
ft
92.9
3
ft
14.6
45.9
ft
51.2
39.3
54.7
41.2

ft
in
in
in

Front
1.45
998
1,389
1,046

m
m
m

m
mm
mm
mm

41.7
38.5
52.8
35.5

ft
in
in
in

Rear
1.18
979
1,340
901

8/4/2011

m
mm
mm
mm

Monocoque construction, bolt-on front fenders, fully galvanized

McPherson strut with lower wishbones, aluminium subframe, tubular anti-roll bar,
track-stabilising steering roll radius
Four-link rear suspension with seperate spring/shock absorber arrangement,
subframe, tubular anti-roll bar
Front: Power assisted front vented disc brakes (312mm x 25 mm)
Rear: Power assisted rear solid disc brakes (272 x 10 mm)
Standard, all four wheels, 4-channel with Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Mechanical, effective on rear wheels
.32

Anti Lock Braking System

Parking Brake
Drag Coefficient
DIMENSIONS (3-Door)
Wheelbase
101.5
in
Front Track
60.4
in
Rear Track
59.6
in
Length
165.9
in
Width
70.0
in
Height
57.8
in
Ground Clearance
5.0
in
DIMENSIONS (5-Door)
Wheelbase
101.5
in
Front Track
60.4
in
Rear Track
59.6
in
Length
165.9
in
Width
70.3
in
Height
57.8
in
Ground Clearance
5.0
in
WEIGHTS
Manual
Curb Weight
1,376
kg
Payload
488
kg
1
Manual
FUEL CONSUMPTION
City L/100km
9.9
Highway L/100km
6.7
1
Transport Canada estimates only. Your fuel consumption may vary.

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2.63
0.41
1.30

8/4/2011

2,578
1,533
1,514
4,213
1,779
1,469
128

mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm

2,578
mm
1,533
mm
1,514
mm
4,213
mm
1,786
mm
1,469
mm
128
mm
DSG Automatic
1,397
kg
487
kg
DSG Automatic
8.7
6.3

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