2012 Volkswagen GLI Model Comparison
Base Sedan
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General Pricing
Resale Value |
$23,745.00 |
$39,585.00 |
$19,095.00 |
Destination |
$770.00 |
$770.00 |
$770.00 |
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Engines & Power
Standard Engine |
2.0L I4 |
2.0L I4 |
2.5L I5 |
Horsepower |
200 @ 5100 RPM |
200 @ 5100 RPM |
170 @ 5700 RPM |
Torque |
207 @ 1700 RPM |
207 @ 1800 RPM |
177 @ 4250 RPM |
Valves |
2 |
4 |
4 |
Displacement (cc) |
1984 |
1984 |
2480 |
Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.2 X 3.7 |
3.2 X 3.7 |
3.2 X 3.6 |
Compression Ratio |
9.6:1 |
10.3:1 |
9.5:1 |
Fuel Economy
City (mpg) |
22 |
22 |
24 |
Highway (mpg) |
33 |
30 |
31 |
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
N/A |
3569.3 |
3022.5 |
Wheelbase (in.) |
104.4 |
101.5 |
101.5 |
Length (in.) |
182.2 |
174.1 |
165.4 |
Width (in.) |
70.0 |
70.5 |
70.3 |
Height (in.) |
57.2 |
56.8 |
58.3 |
Track Front (in.) |
N/A |
60.8 |
60.7 |
Track Rear (in.) |
N/A |
60.9 |
59.6 |
Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Interior Dimensions
Standard Seating |
5 |
4 |
5 |
Front Headroom (in.) |
38.2 |
37.5 |
39.3 |
Rear Headroom (in.) |
37.1 |
35.8 |
38.5 |
Front Legroom (in.) |
41.2 |
41.7 |
41.2 |
Rear Legroom (in.) |
38.1 |
32.5 |
35.5 |
Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
55.2 |
54.7 |
54.7 |
Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
53.6 |
41.5 |
52.8 |
Front Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
56.5 |
N/A |
Rear Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
42.1 |
N/A |
Payload & Towing
Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
N/A |
77.4 |
93.0 |
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
Front Suspension |
strut |
strut |
strut |
Rear Suspension |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
Tires |
225/45R17 |
235/40R18 |
195/65R15 |
Anti-Theft & Locks
Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Braking & Traction
4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
Vehicle Stability Control System |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
Radio |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
Cassette Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
CD Player |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
CD Changer |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Navigation Aid |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
Interior
Cruise Control |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Telescopic Steering Column |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Safety
Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Seats
Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
N/A |
Yes |
N/A |
Roof
Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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