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2012 Volkswagen Golf R 4Dr Hatchback Sunroof & Navigation System Comparisons

Fuel: 19 mpg city / 27 mpg hwy
MSRP: $36,090

The 2012 Volkswagen Golf is available in either two-door or four-door hatchback, and in either manual or automatic transmission. The base models are powered by a 170 horsepower 2.5L inline five-cylinder engine while the TDI receives a 2.0L four-cylinder turbo diesel engine producing 140 horsepower and 236 ft-lb of torque. The TDI engine is available with a six-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) that uses an automated dual-clutch system that instantly engages and disengages gears without the need for a driver-activated clutch pedal. Standard on all models is cruise control, air conditioning, electronic stability control, and remote controlled hatch release. Options include power moonroof, navigation system, an upgraded Dynaudio stereo with iPod connectivity, and Bluetooth connectivity.

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Year	2012
Make	Volkswagen
Model	Golf
Trim	R 4Dr Hatchback w/Sunroof & Navigation System
MSRP	$36,090	$23,190	$22,200
Destination	$770	$795	$795

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Depreciation	$19,419	$14,707	$12,453
Financing	$3,322	$2,122	$2,016
Insurance	$8,200	$7,105	$7,435
State Fees	$565	$435	$436
Fuel	$12,995	$8,747	$8,439
Maintenance	$2,780	$1,671	$1,533
Repairs	$747	$511	$595
Total 5 Year Cost	$48,028	$35,298	$32,907
Hybrid Tax Credit	$0	$0	$0
5-Year Cost of Similar Vehicles	$50,946	$32,922	$32,036
Difference	-$2,918	$2,376	$871
Value Rating	Excellent	Poor	Average

Head/Curtain Airbag	Std	Std	Std
Rear Airbag	N/A	Std	Std
Rear Curtain Airbag	N/A	Std	Std
Rear Side Airbag	N/A	N/A	Pkg
Driver Air Bag	Std	N/A	N/A
Passenger Air Bag	Std	Std	Opt
Knee Air Bag	N/A	N/A	N/A
Side Air Bag(s)	Std	N/A	N/A
Adjustable Pedals	N/A	N/A	Std
Auto Day/Night Mirror	N/A	N/A	N/A
Auto Dimming Mirrors	N/A	N/A	N/A
Auto Tilt Down Mirrors	N/A	N/A	N/A
Brake Assist	Std	N/A	N/A
Daytime Running Lights	Std	Std	Opt
Engine Immobilizer	Std	N/A	N/A
Front Fog Lights	N/A	Std	Std
Front Wipers, Variable Intermittent	Std	Std	Std
Headlight Wiper/Washers	N/A	Std	Std
Heated Outside Mirrors	Std	Std	N/A
Heated Wiper/Washers	Std	N/A	N/A
HID Headlights	Std	N/A	N/A
Hill Decent Control	N/A	N/A	N/A
Integrated Child Safety Seat	N/A	Std	Pkg
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	Std	N/A	N/A
Limited Slip Differential	N/A	Std	Std
Memory Mirrors	N/A	Std	N/A
Parking Distance Control	N/A	Std	Std
Rear Fog Lights	N/A	Std	Std
Rear View Camera	N/A	N/A	Std
Stability Control	Std	Std	Std
Theft Deterrent System	Std	Std	Std
Traction Control	Std	Std	Std

Engine Name	Engine: 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter	6	6
Engine Type	Turbo Gas	Automatic	Automatic
Engine Size	2.00	Transmission, 6 Speed Automatic w/Overdrive	Transmission, 6 Speed Automatic w/SelectShift
Horsepower	256@6000	26/38	28/38
Torque	243@2400	Unleaded Regular	Unleaded Regular
Camshaft	Dual Overhead Cam	Multi-Port Fuel Induction	Direct Injection
Cylinder Configuration	N/R	2.85x3.25	3.44x3.27
Number of Cylinders	4	9.50	12.00
Number of Valves	4	4	4
Compression Ratio	9.80	4	4
Bore x Stroke	3.25x3.65	N/R	N/R
Fuel Delivery System	N/R	Dual Overhead Cam	Dual Overhead Cam
Fuel Type	Unleaded Premium	148@1850	146@4450
Standard MPG	19/27	138@4900	160@6500
Transmission Name	Transmission, 6 Speed Manual	1.40	2.00
Transmission Type	Manual	Turbo Gas	Ethanol/Gas
Trans Speeds	6	Engine: 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.4 Liter	Engine: 4-Cyl, Flex Fuel, 2.0 Liter

Seating Capacity (Std/Max)	5/5	N/R	N/R
Width	N/R	1000	N/R
Length	165.8	N/R	N/R
Height	57.5	N/R	N/R
Wheelbase	101.5	N/R	N/R
Front Headroom	39.3	15.40	13.20
Rear Headroom	38.50	3125	2672
Front Shoulder Room	54.70	N/R	N/R
Rear Shoulder Room	53.60	35.4	33.2
Front Legroom	41.2	42.3	43.7
Rear Legroom	35.5	53.90	53.70
Ground Clearance	5.00	54.80	55.60
Curb Weight	3023	37.90	38.00
Cargo Capacity (Std/Max)	15.30	39.3	38.3
GVWR	N/R	105.7	104.3
Tonnage	N/R	58.1	57.7
Payload Capacity (Std/Max)	N/R	181.0	178.5
Towing Capacity (Std/Max)	N/R	N/R	71.8
Fuel Capacity	N/R	5/5	5/5

Compass	Std	Std	Std
Cruise Control	Std	N/A	N/A
Keyless Entry	Std	N/A	N/A
Auto On Headlights	N/A	Std	N/A
Power Locks	Std	N/A	Std
Power Outlet(s)	Std	N/A	N/A
Steering Wheel Tilt	Std	N/A	N/A
Steering Wheel Scope	Std	Std	Std
Steering Wheel Memory	N/A	Std	Std
Rear Sunshade	N/A	Std	Std
Trip Computer	Std	Std	Std
Vehicle Information Center	N/A	Std	Std
Power Trunk Pulldown	N/A	Std	Std
Power Trunk/Liftgate	N/A	Std	Std
Power Windows	Std	N/A	N/A

NHTSA Rating Front Driver	Not Rated	Good	Good
NHTSA Rating Front Passenger	Not Rated	Good	Good
NHTSA Rating Front Side	Not Rated	Yes	Yes
NHTSA Rating Rear Side	Not Rated	Good	Good
NHTSA Rating Overall	Not Rated	Good	Good
NHTSA Rating Rollover	4	4	4
IIHS Overall Front Crash	N/R	5	4
IIHS Overall Side Crash	N/R	5	5
IIHS Best Pick	N/R	5	4
IIHS Rear Crash	N/R	5	4
IIHS Roof Strength	N/R	5	5

Air Filtration System	N/A	Std	Std
Cargo Cover	N/A	N/A	Std
Cargo Net	N/A	Std	Std
Cup Holders	N/A	Opt	Pkg
Premium Interior Trim	N/A	N/A	N/A
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	Std	N/A	N/A

Side Steps	N/A	N/A	N/A
Panorama roof	N/A	Pkg	Std
Privacy Glass	Std	N/A	N/A
Roof Rail	N/A	Opt	Opt
Moonroof	N/A	N/A	N/A
Sunroof	Std	N/A	N/A
Rear Spoiler	Std	N/A	N/A
Rear Fixed Glass Liftgate	N/A	N/A	N/A

iPod Connector	Std	Std	Std
DVD Entertainment	N/A	Std	Std
Compact Disc Changer	Std	Std	Std
Compact Disc MP3 Capable	Std	N/A	Std
Compact Disc Player	N/A	N/A	N/A
Satellite Radio	Std	N/A	N/A

Full Warranty Miles	36000	100000	unlimited
Full Warranty Months	36	72	60
Powertrain Warranty Miles	60000	4	4
Powertrain Warranty Months	60	50000	50000
Maintenance Warranty Miles	36000	none	none
Maintenance Warranty Months	36	none	none
Roadside Assistance Miles	50000	60	60
Roadside Assistance Years	4	100000	60000
CorrosionWarrantyMonths	144	36	36
CorrosionWarrantyMiles	unlimited	36000	36000

Third row seat	N/A	Std	N/C
Dual Power Seats	N/A	N/A	N/A
Memory Seat	N/A	N/A	N/A
Folding Rear Seat	Std	N/A	N/A
Air Conditioned Seats	N/A	Std	Opt
Heated Front Seats	Std	N/A	N/A
Heated Rear Seats	N/A	Std	Std
Front Ventilated Seats	N/A	N/A	N/A
Massaging Seats	N/A	N/A	N/A
Leather Seats	Std	N/A	N/A

Rear Sliding Window	N/A	N/A	N/A
Engine Oil Cooler	N/A	N/A	N/A
Transmission Oil Cooler	N/A	N/A	N/A
Trailer Harness	N/A	N/A	N/A
Tow Hooks	N/A	N/A	N/A
Trailer Hitch	N/A	N/A	N/A

Alloy Wheels	Std	N/A	N/A
Full Spare Tire	N/A	N/A	N/A
Wheel Covers	N/A	N/A	Pkg
Wheel Locks	N/A	Std	Std

GPS/Satellite Communication	N/A	N/A	Opt
Homelink Universal Transmitter	N/A	N/A	Opt
Blue Tooth Compatible	Std	Std	N/A
Navigation System	Std	N/A	Std
Voice Activated Controls	N/A	Std	Std

Class	Performance Car	2012	2012
EPA Class	COMPACT	United States	United States
Final Assembly Location	Germany	COMPACT	COMPACT
Model Year	2012	Compact Passenger Car	Compact Passenger Car

Four Wheel ABS	Ukn	Ukn	N/A
Rear ABS	Ukn	Ukn	Std

Dealer Holdback	1082.70	1-3% MSRP (Est)	1-3% MSRP (Est)
Dealer Advertising Fee	1-3% MSRP (Est)	695.70	666.00

Front Air Conditioning	Std	N/A	N/A
Rear Air Conditioning	N/A	N/A	N/A
Rear Heater	N/A	Std	Std