Is the 2012 VW Golf GTI reliable?

The Consumer Report VW GTI reliability studies recommend avoiding the 2010 and 2012 GTI models completely. In fact, 2012 is rated as the worst Volkswagen GTI model year ever reported. Model years 2013 and 2014 proved to be a bit more reliable, yet there were still numerous reports of 2014 VW GTI reliability problems.

Does the 2012 GTI have turbo?

The current Volkswagen GTI carries the flame well. It’s powered by a 200-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4 making 207 lb-ft of torque, hooked up to a slick-shifting six-speed manual, or a rapid-fire six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The 2012 Volkswagen GTI gets nothing but minor trim changes this year.

What mk is the 2012 GTI?

Seventh generation (Mk7, Typ 5G; 2012) The GTI will offer a 154 kW (207 hp; 209 PS) turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder with an available performance pack to raise the output to 162 kW (217 hp; 220 PS).

How fast is a 2012 Golf GTI?

147 mph
The engine The new GTI Cabrio sprints from 0 to 60 mph in 7.3 seconds (0.4 seconds slower than the GTI hatch) and goes up to a top speed of 147 mph.

What’s the performance of a 2012 VW GTI?

2012 Volkswagen GTI Sweet-natured as the engine is, there’s only so much 200 bhp can do. The 6.4-sec. 0–60 performance is a 10th better than the Mazda, but a half-second behind the thundering Ford. And the 15.0 sec. run through the quarter mile trails by 3/10ths and 4/10ths, respectively.

What kind of car is the Volkswagen GTI?

The Volkswagen GTI is a high-performance sibling of the Golf. It comes as a two- or four-door hatchback, both with an optional Autobahn Package that consists mostly of interior upgrades.

What kind of horsepower does a 2012 Volkswagen Golf have?

If you enjoy intelligent design, efficient operation, careful build quality and artful execution, the 2012 Volkswagen Golf should fit a wide range of transportation needs. Although not as entertaining as the turbocharged GTI derivative, both the 2.5-liter in-line five and 2.0-liter TDI have prodigious torque along with competitive efficiency.

Are there led running lights on the 2012 VW GTI?

LED daytime running lights are newly available for 2012, but little else of significance has changed. The GTI is based on the VW Golf, and both received new exterior styling a few years ago that made them more angular and menacing.