Volkswagen Golf 2012 Owner's Manual

2012 Golf

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TDI 2-door with Sunroof and Navigation shown in Reflex Silver Metallic

Better engineering for you.

German engineering isn’t just about creating a faster car.
Or a tighter ride. Or even the most fuel-efficient engine.
We’re not merely designing the sleekest silhouette. Or the
roomiest cargo space. Or the most breathtaking sunroof.
And even though we place safety at the top of our list, we’re
not in this solely to get recognition for our success. Or
to break records. Or to add extra safety features just to
be safe. At Volkswagen, we’re about all of these things
happening together, beautifully and precisely, to create
a car that’s actually fun to drive. Because we’re not just
making any car, we’re making your car. That’s the power
of German engineering.

The Golf

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Loved the world over.

There are hundreds of reasons to love the Golf. Its classic design, unrivaled
versatility, and smile-inducing available TDI® Clean Diesel engine are just a
few of the features that make it one of the most awarded cars around. So
while we were flattered when the Golf was named one of
“10Best Cars for 2011,” especially after Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com named
the Golf TDI one of their Top 10 Green Cars of 2011,* we can’t say we were
surprised. Because for 37 years customers around the world have been
making the Golf one of the most popular compact cars on the road. And
while the awards panelists only have the privilege of driving the Golf for a
few days, our customers get to drive it for years. And the fact that they keep
coming back for more year after year is what keeps us innovating. The awards,
well, they’re just more proof that we’re doing something right.

Car and Driver

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When you buy any new VW, you get three years or 36,000 miles of
no-charge scheduled Carefree Maintenance.** That’s right, no extra charge.
If you’d like, stop by in the first 90 days, or 6,000 miles, for your courtesy
vehicle check. Then come by every year, or 10,000 miles, for your remaining
scheduled maintenance checks. If only everything in life could be this carefree.

*For more information about the 2011 Top 10 Green Cars from Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com, visit www.kbb.com. Kelley Blue Book is a
registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc. **The Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program covers the vehicle’s scheduled
maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Coverage during the term of the new vehicle limited warranty at no
additional charge. Some limitations apply. See dealer or vehicle maintenance program booklet for details.

TDI 2-door shown with Sunroof and Navigation in Shark Blue Metallic

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TDI Clean Diesel

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TDI

Clean Diesel

Fun: 1. Compromise: 0.

140 horsepower

236 lbs/ft torque

Mileage

highway miles

42

Travel

609

per gallon*

miles per
tank*

TDI Clean Diesel. You may not know that the T in TDI stands for turbo, but you’ll see why

when you get behind the wheel. It’s the perfect union of power, performance, and fuel
efficiency that delivers 140 hp and 236 lbs/ft torque for exceptional acceleration off the
line, all while getting up to 42 highway mpg. That’s up to 609 miles on one tank.* Plus,
the TDI Clean Diesel engine produces 90 percent fewer sooty emissions than previous diesel
engines. That’s what we like to call a win-win-win situation.

Competitive range comparison

CompetitionGolf TDI

609

mile

range

571

mile

range

609

mile

range

529

mile

range

609

mile

range

496

mile

range

609

mile

range

479

mile

range

fewer sooty emissions
compared to previous

90%

95%

*2011 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel, DSG automatic: 30 city/42 highway mpg. Range based on 42 highway mpg EPA estimate and a 14.5-gallon tank. EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary. **Comparisons based on manufacturers’ published data. 2011 1.8L Toyota Prius, ECVT transmission: 51 city/48 highway mpg.

Range based on 48 highway mpg EPA estimate and a 11.9-gallon tank. 2011 1.4L Honda Civic Hybrid, CVT transmission: 40 city/43 highway mpg. Range based on 43 highway mpg EPA estimate and a 12.3-gallon tank. 2011 2.0L Ford Focus SE with SFE Package, automatic transmission: 28 city/40 highway
mpg. Range based on 40 highway mpg EPA estimate and a 12.4-gallon tank. 2011 2.0L Mazda3 i SV, manual transmission: 25 city/33 highway mpg. Range based on 33 highway mpg EPA estimate and a 14.5-gallon tank. All fuel economy values are EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary.

diesel engines

less sulfur content in the
ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel

Golf TDI

Toyota Prius**

Golf TDI

Honda Civic Hybrid**

Golf TDI

Ford Focus SC with SFE**

Golf TDI

Mazda3 i SV**

TDI 4-door shown in Blue Graphite Metallic