2012 Volkswagen GLI Models & Specs

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Specifications

  • Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
  • Engine: 2.0L turbocharged TSI I4 engine
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline Fuel
  • Fuel Capacity: 14.5 gal.
  • Torque: 207 ft. lbs.
  • Horsepower: 200 hp.
  • MPG (City/Hwy): 22/33
  • Transmission: 6 Speed Manual
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Cargo Capacity: 15.5 cu. ft.
  • Curb Weight: 3124 lbs.
  • Tires: 225/45R17H
  • Front Head Room: 38.2"
  • Front Leg Room: 41.2"
  • Wheelbase: 104.4"
  • Length: 182.2"
  • Width: 70.0"
  • Height: 57.2"

Interior Features

  • 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat -inc: center armrest w/pass-through, height-adjustable head restraints for all seating positions, red stitching accents
  • 6-way manual sport front bucket seats -inc: manual driver lumbar, rear-impact optimized height-adjustable locking head restraints, red stitching accents
  • Cloth seating surfaces
  • Instrumentation -inc: speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, fuel gauge, gear indicator, outside temp, seatbelt reminder, fuel cap seal indicator, warning lights, digital clock, white & red illumination, headlights-on warning tone, compass
  • Tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel
  • Trip computer -inc: trip time, trip length, average trip speed, average trip fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, miles to empty
  • Front center armrest -inc: storage compartment
  • Front/rear door panel armrests
  • Assist handles -inc: (2) front, (2) rear
  • Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
  • Carpeted front/rear floor mats
  • Leather-wrapped shift knob & sport handbrake grip
  • (2) front cup holders
  • Fully carpeted/lined luggage compartment
  • Sport door sills
  • Pwr windows -inc: 1-touch auto up/down, pinch protection, key-operated open/close feature
  • Rear window defroster
  • Pwr door locks -inc: auto-lock, front/rear central locking controls, auto-unlock upon airbag deployment
  • Cruise control
  • Remote keyless entry -inc: (2) remote transmitter key fobs, rear trunk release, panic button
  • Front/rear 12V pwr outlets
  • Immobilizer theft-deterrent system
  • Manual air conditioning -inc: front vents, pollen filter
  • Sport pedals
  • Soft-touch dashboard
  • Chrome accents
  • Cloth door panel inserts

Entertainment Features

  • Premium VIII AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer -inc: (6) speakers, touch-screen, MP3/WMA readability, media device interface (MDI), SD memory card reader, iPod adapter cable, aux input, anti-theft coding
  • Window diversity antenna
  • SIRIUS satellite radio -inc: 3-month complimentary subscription, roof-mounted antenna
  • Bluetooth connectivity

Exterior Features

  • 17" alloy wheels
  • 225/45HR17 all-season tires
  • Black grille w/chome accents
  • Body-color heated pwr mirrors
  • Body-color door handles
  • Chrome window trim
  • Variable intermittent windshield wipers
  • Dual-reflector halogen headlamps
  • Front fog lamps
  • Sport body-color bumpers
  • Sport body-color side skirts
  • Darkened taillights

Safety Features

  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Hydraulic brake assistant (HBA)
  • Electronic brake-pressure distribution (EBD)
  • Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
  • Engine braking assist (EBA)
  • Hill hold control (HHC)
  • Electronic stability control (ESC)
  • Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams
  • Daytime running lights
  • Dual front airbags w/passenger occupant detection
  • Driver & front passenger side thorax airbags
  • Front/rear side curtain airbags
  • 3-point safety belts in all seating positions -inc: emergency locking retractors (ELR), front pretensioners w/load limiters, front height adjustment
  • Rear seat lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
  • Child safety rear door locks
  • Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
  • Collapsible steering column
  • Trunk escape handle

Mechanical Features

  • 2.0L turbocharged TSI I4 engine
  • 6-speed manual transmission -inc: cable shift, clutch starter interlock, hydraulic clutch
  • Front electronic differential lock (EDL)
  • Front wheel drive
  • Independent MacPherson strut front suspension -inc: coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
  • Multi-link rear suspension -inc: coil springs, telescopic pressurized gas shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
  • Sport suspension tuning
  • Pwr rack & pinion steering
  • Front/rear disc pwr brakes -inc: red calipers
  • Dual exhaust tips
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