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2012 Volkswagen Golf - Specifications

2-Door HB Automatic PZEV w/Convertible & Sunroof Performance Specs

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Engine

Engine Type Gas I5

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 170 @ 5700

Displacement 2.5L/151

Engine Order Code NA

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 177 @ 4250

Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.16

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.89

Trans Order Code NA

Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.37

Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.19

Trans Description Cont. Again NA

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.85

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA

Trans Type 6

Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.56

Clutch Size (in) NA

Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive

First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.04

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.67

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) NA

Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/Manual Shift

Brakes

Brake ABS System 4-Wheel

Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.3 x 1.0

Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA

Brake Type Pwr

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.2 x 0.5

Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - TBD -

Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.7

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code NA

Rear Tire Size 195/65R15

Spare Tire Order Code NA

Front Tire Order Code NA

Spare Tire Size Compact

Front Tire Size 195/65R15

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.0

Rear Wheel Material Steel

Spare Wheel Size (in) Compact

Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.0

Spare Wheel Material Steel

Front Wheel Material Steel

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear 4-Link

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) NA

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) NA

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) NA

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) NA

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