Compare 2012 Volkswagen GTI - Details
Pricing | |||
MSRP | $23,995 | $23,995 | $24,000 |
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Invoice | $23,035 | $23,035 | $22,952 |
Destination | $770 | $770 | $795 |
Interior Edit | |||
Air Conditioning, Front | Climatic Manual | Dual Zone Automatic | |
Air Filter | Standard | Standard | |
Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | |
Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | |
Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | |
Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | |
Clock | In-dash | In-dash | |
Compass | Standard | Optional | |
Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | |
Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/aluminum | Leather | |
12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | |
Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | |
Ashtray | N/A | Optional | |
Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | |
Floor Console | Full | Full | |
Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | |
Front Windows | Power | Power | |
Rear Windows | Fixed | Power | |
1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Driver | |
1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver | |
Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | |
Instrumentation | Analog | Digital/analog | |
Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | |
Tachometer | Standard | Standard | |
Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | |
Water Temp Gauge | Standard | N/A | |
Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | |
Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | |
Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | |
Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | |
Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | |
Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | |
Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | |
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | |
Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | |
Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
Fuel Door Release | Power | Mechanical | |
Remote Trunk Release | Power | N/A | |
Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | |
Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 1 | |
Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | |
Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather/metal-look | |
Seats Edit | |||
Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | |
Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | |
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | |
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | |
Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | N/A | |
Front Armrests | Center | Center | |
Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | |
Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | |
Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | |
Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | Standard | |
Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | |
Seat Trim | Premium Cloth | Cloth/leather | |
Entertainment Edit | |||
Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | |
CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | |
MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | |
Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | |
Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Optional | Standard | |
Speakers | 8 | 10 Bose | |
Amplifier | N/A | 265W | |
Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | |
Navigation System | Optional | Optional | |
1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | |
Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | |
Safety and Security Edit | |||
Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | |
Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | |
Airbags, Side Curtain | Side Curtain Protection | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | |
Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | |
Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | |
Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | |
Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | |
Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | |
Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto On/off | |
Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | |
Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | Optional | |
LED Taillights | N/A | Optional | |
Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | |
Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | |
Keyless Access System | N/A | Optional | |
Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | |
Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | |
Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | Standard | |
Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Optional | |
Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | |
First Aid Kit | Optional | Optional | |
Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | |
Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | Optional | |
Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | |
Overview | |||
Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | |
Warranty Edit | |||
Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | |
Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | |
Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | |
Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | |
Warranty - Maintenance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A | |
Exterior Edit | |||
Antenna | Window Grid | Integrated Roof | |
Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | |
Grille Trim | Black | Black | |
Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | |
Door Count | 2 Doors | 4 Doors | |
Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | |
Tinted Windows | Light | Light | |
Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | |
Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | |
Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | |
Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | |
Spoiler | Lip | Wing | |
Roof Rack | N/A | Optional | |
Rear Step Bumper | N/A | Optional | |
Front Tires | P225/40HR18.0 BSW Performance AS | P225/40YR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | |
Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum | |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel | |
Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | |
Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | N/A | Optional | |
Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | |
Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | |
Mechanical Edit | |||
Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.3L I-4 | |
Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | |
Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo | |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | |
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | |
Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | |
Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | |
Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | |
Suspension Tuning | Sport | Sport | |
Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | |
Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
Front Springs | Coil | Coil | |
Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | |
Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | |
Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | |
Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | N/A | |
Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | |
Axle Ratio | 3.94 | 4.19 | |
Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | Standard | |
Specifications Edit | |||
Exterior Length | 165.8 " | 177.6 " | |
Exterior Body Width | 70.0 " | 69.7 " | |
Exterior Height | 57.8 " | 57.5 " | |
Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.3L I-4 | |
Horsepower | 200 @ 5,100 Rpm | 263 @ 5,500 Rpm | |
Torque | 207 @ 1,700 Rpm | 280 @ 3,000 Rpm | |
SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | |
Fuel Economy - City | 21 Mpg | 18 Mpg | |
Fuel Economy - Highway | 31 Mpg | 25 Mpg | |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.5 Seconds | 6.5 Seconds | |
1/4 Mile Time | 15.6 Seconds | 14.7 Seconds | |
1/4 Mile Speed | 89 Mph | 97 Mph | |
Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | |
Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 62 Mph | |
Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.44/3.70 " | |
Curb Weight | 3,034 Lbs. | 3,281 Lbs. | |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,256 Lbs. | N/A | |
Payload | 1,076 Lbs. | N/A | |
Wheelbase | 101.5 " | 103.9 " | |
Front Track | 60.4 " | 60.4 " | |
Rear Track | 59.7 " | 60.0 " | |
Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 18.0 '' | |
Drag Coefficient | .32 | .32 | |
Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 42.0 " | |
Rear Legroom | 35.5 " | 36.2 " | |
Front Headroom | 39.3 " | 38.9 " | |
Rear Headroom | 38.5 " | 38.0 " | |
Front Hip Room | N/A | 53.7 " | |
Rear Hip Room | N/A | 52.2 " | |
Front Shoulder Room | 54.7 " | 54.9 " | |
Rear Shoulder Room | 54.6 " | 54.0 " | |
Luggage Volume | 15.1 Cu.ft. | 17.0 Cu.ft. | |
Luggage Volume (max) | 46.0 Cu.ft. | 42.8 Cu.ft. | |
Passenger Volume | 93 Cu.ft. | 95 Cu.ft. | |
Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 15.9 Gal. | |
Cost To Own | |||
NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
Overall Rear | good | good | N/A |
Chest | good | good | N/A |
Driver Torso | good | good | N/A |
Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
Structure/safety cage | good | good | N/A |
Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | N/A |
Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
Driver Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
Overall Front | good | good | N/A |
Overall Side | good | good | N/A |
Left Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
Roof Strength | good | good | N/A |
Driver Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | N/A |
Restraints | good | good | N/A |
Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
Right Leg/Foot | marginal | marginal | N/A |
Head/Neck | good | good | N/A |
Dynamic Rating | good | good | N/A |