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2012 Volkswagen GTI Autobahn
Hatchback · 200 hp · 25–27 mpg combined
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$29,995Factory MSRP, base configuration
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking5 factory options, from $35 to $430.
GTI Protection Kit$430
GTI Mat Kit$235
GTI Carpeted Mat Kit$235
GTI Splash Guards$220
First Aid Kit$35
Which GTI is right for you?
Four trims, $23,995 to $29,995. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $6,000, from PZEV to Autobahn.
The numbers.
Four configurations: front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 6-speed automated manual.
200hp2.0L four-cylinder turbo
207lb-ftTorque
25–27mpgCombined · 21–24 city · 31–33 highway
FWD6-speed manual / 6-speed automated manual
5Seats
15.3 cu ftCargo volume
3,034–3,160 lbsCurb weight
4,256–4,300 lbsGVWR
130 standard items.
Four groups, sized by how much is in each.
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
- cruise control
- front and rear cupholders
- front door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- front seatback storage
- remote trunk release
- retained accessory power
- manual rear seat easy entry
- leather steering wheel
- Single zone front air conditioning
- rear ventilation ducts
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- turn signal in mirrors
- Rear floor mats
- cargo area light
- simulated alloy trim on dash
- simulated alloy trim on center console
- simulated alloy trim on doors
- alloy and leather trim on shift knob
- front reading lights
- 2 one-touch power windows
- remote window operation
- 1st row power glass moonroof
- remote keyless power door locks
- Power mirrors
- Heated mirrors
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- leather/cloth
- sport front seats
- 8-way manual driver seat adjustments
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- 8-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- height adjustable passenger seat
- Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- low fuel level warning
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- folding with storage and pass-thru center armrest
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- direct injection
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Front track
- Rear track
- EPA interior volume
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Curb weight
- Gross weight
- Country of final assembly
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- Transmission
- Drive type
- four-wheel independent suspension
- MacPherson strut front suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- multi-link rear suspension
- alloy wheels
- 18 x 7.5 in. wheels
- All season tires
- 225/40R18 92H tires
- Steel spare wheel
- temporary spare tire
- inside mounted spare tire
- post-collision safety system
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- front and rear head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- 4-wheel ABS
- Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
- Emergency braking assist
- electronic brakeforce distribution
- tire pressure monitoring
- xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
- adaptive headlights
- self-leveling headlights
- daytime running lights
- front fog/driving lights
- Turn signal mirrors
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- front seatbelt pretensioners
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- Dynaudio premium brand speakers
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- memory card slot
- satellite radio satellite radio
- 3 months of provided satellite radio service
- speed sensitive volume control
- diversity antenna
1 interior
- Titan Black
Leather/cloth.
6 factory paints
- Carbon Steel Gray Metallic
- Candy White
- Deep Black Pearl Metallic
- United Gray Metallic
- Tornado Red
- Shadow Blue Metallic
Safety and recalls
2 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2012 GTI.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
12 yr
Roadside
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Maintenance
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Sold12 yr
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Other years of the GTI Autobahn.
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