2012 Volkswagen Golf MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf.

The 2012 Volkswagen Golf has 4 model options: Automatic (S6) 5-cyl, 2.5 L, Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 2012 Volkswagen Golf Automatic (S6) 5-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2012 Volkswagen Golf Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2012 Volkswagen Golf Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on diesel and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2012 Volkswagen Golf Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on diesel and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2012 Volkswagen Golf Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf is 29 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic (S6) 5-cyl, 2.5 L 26 24 31
Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L 26 23 33
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L 32 29 37
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L 32 29 39

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2012 Volkswagen Golf?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2012 Volkswagen Golf is $2,400.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2012 Volkswagen Golf to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $500 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (S6) 5-cyl, 2.5 L $2,400 spend $500 more
Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L $2,400 spend $500 more
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L $2,400 spend $500 more
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L $2,400 spend $500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2012 Volkswagen Golf Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2012 Volkswagen Golf will consume in one year is 11 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model Option Barrels
Automatic (S6) 5-cyl, 2.5 L 11
Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L 11
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L 11
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L 11

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2012 Volkswagen Golf model options.

Automatic (S6) 5-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf Automatic (S6) 5-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG 24
Highway MPG 31
Combined MPG 26
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $500
Fuel Cost $2,400
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 5
Transmission Automatic (S6)
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf Manual 5-spd 5-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG 23
Highway MPG 33
Combined MPG 26
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $500
Fuel Cost $2,400
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 5
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG 29
Highway MPG 37
Combined MPG 32
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $500
Fuel Cost $2,400
Fuel Type 1 Diesel
ATV Type Diesel
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Grams of CO2 4,770,000
Trees Needed to Offset 227
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic (S6)
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? Yes

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG 29
Highway MPG 39
Combined MPG 32
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $500
Fuel Cost $2,400
Fuel Type 1 Diesel
ATV Type Diesel
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Grams of CO2 4,725,000
Trees Needed to Offset 225
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 6-spd
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? Yes

Disclaimer

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