Used
2012 Volkswagen GTI
PZEV
Candy White•Titan Black
$10,082
115,013 miCorwin Honda Kalispell
Kalispell, MT
2012 Volkswagen GTI
4 trims · 32 configurations · Hatchback
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
Not rated
Source: NHTSA · 2 recalls on record
Volkswagen GTI for sale
1 live listing from $10,082 · median $10,082
Pricing
How much should you pay for the Volkswagen GTI? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates, then shop live inventory.
MSRP by trim
Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.
Purchase information
Based on Base
Total price (Base MSRP)
$23,995
Typical monthly
$475/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-26). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
Open loan calculatorCompare 2012 Volkswagen GTI trims
12 configurations
- MSRP
- $23,995 – $29,545
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/31
- Horsepower
- 200 hp
- Torque
- 207 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 15.3
- Max towing
- —
12 configurations
- MSRP
- $23,995 – $29,545
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/31
- Horsepower
- 200 hp
- Torque
- 207 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 15.3
- Max towing
- —
4 configurations
- MSRP
- $29,995 – $31,695
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/31
- Horsepower
- 200 hp
- Torque
- 207 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 15.3
- Max towing
- —
4 configurations
- MSRP
- $29,995 – $31,695
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/31
- Horsepower
- 200 hp
- Torque
- 207 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 15.3
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | Base12 configurations | PZEV12 configurations | Autobahn4 configurations | Autobahn PZEV4 configurations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $23,995 – $29,545 | $23,995 – $29,545 | $29,995 – $31,695 | $29,995 – $31,695 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 21/31 | 21/31 | 21/31 | 21/31 |
| Horsepower | 200 hp | 200 hp | 200 hp | 200 hp |
| Torque | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 15.3 | 15.3 | 15.3 | 15.3 |
| Max towing | — | — | — | — |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- BasegasPZEVgasAutobahngasAutobahn PZEVgas
- Fuel type
- Basepremium unleaded (recommended)PZEVpremium unleaded (recommended)Autobahnpremium unleaded (recommended)Autobahn PZEVpremium unleaded (recommended)
- Cylinders
- BaseI4PZEVI4AutobahnI4Autobahn PZEVI4
- Displacement
- Base2 LPZEV2 LAutobahn2 LAutobahn PZEV2 L
- Horsepower
- Base200 hpPZEV200 hpAutobahn200 hpAutobahn PZEV200 hp
- Torque
- Base207 lb-ftPZEV207 lb-ftAutobahn207 lb-ftAutobahn PZEV207 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Base6-speed manualPZEV6-speed manualAutobahn6-speed manualAutobahn PZEV6-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- Basefront wheel drivePZEVfront wheel driveAutobahnfront wheel driveAutobahn PZEVfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- BaseHatchbackPZEVHatchbackAutobahnHatchbackAutobahn PZEVHatchback
- Doors
- Base3PZEV3Autobahn3Autobahn PZEV3
- Seating
- Base5PZEV5Autobahn5Autobahn PZEV5
- Length
- Base165.8 inPZEV165.8 inAutobahn165.8 inAutobahn PZEV165.8 in
- Width
- Base70 inPZEV70 inAutobahn70 inAutobahn PZEV70 in
- Height
- Base57.8 inPZEV57.8 inAutobahn57.8 inAutobahn PZEV57.8 in
- Wheelbase
- Base101.5 inPZEV101.5 inAutobahn101.5 inAutobahn PZEV101.5 in
- Ground clearance
- Base5 inPZEV5 inAutobahn5 inAutobahn PZEV5 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- Base15.3 cu ftPZEV15.3 cu ftAutobahn15.3 cu ftAutobahn PZEV15.3 cu ft
- Curb weight
- Base3,034 lbsPZEV3,034 lbsAutobahn3,034 lbsAutobahn PZEV3,034 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Base14.5 galPZEV14.5 galAutobahn14.5 galAutobahn PZEV14.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Base25PZEV25Autobahn25Autobahn PZEV25
- City MPG
- Base21PZEV21Autobahn21Autobahn PZEV21
- Highway MPG
- Base31PZEV31Autobahn31Autobahn PZEV31
| Spec | Base | PZEV | Autobahn | Autobahn PZEV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 200 hp | 200 hp | 200 hp | 200 hp |
| Torque | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 165.8 in | 165.8 in | 165.8 in | 165.8 in |
| Width | 70 in | 70 in | 70 in | 70 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 57.8 in | 57.8 in | 57.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 101.5 in | 101.5 in | 101.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5 in | 5 in | 5 in | 5 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||||
| Cargo capacity | 15.3 cu ft | 15.3 cu ft | 15.3 cu ft | 15.3 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 3,034 lbs | 3,034 lbs | 3,034 lbs | 3,034 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||||
| Combined MPG | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| City MPG | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Highway MPG | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
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2012 Volkswagen GTI FAQ
- How much does the 2012 Volkswagen GTI cost?
- The 2012 Volkswagen GTI has a starting MSRP of $23,995, ranging up to $31,695 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $23,995; PZEV from $23,995; Autobahn from $29,995; Autobahn PZEV from $29,995. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $10,082.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Volkswagen GTI?
- The 2012 Volkswagen GTI achieves up to 27 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2012 Volkswagen GTI have?
- The 2012 Volkswagen GTI offers up to 15.3 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- Is the 2012 Volkswagen GTI safe?
- The 2012 Volkswagen GTI earned an overall rating of Not Rated out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
- How many trims does the 2012 Volkswagen GTI come in?
- The 2012 Volkswagen GTI is available in 4 trims (32 total configurations) across Hatchback body styles with front wheel drive.