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2012 Volkswagen GTI Base, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 6

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2012 Volkswagen GTI Base

Hatchback · 200 hp · 25–27 mpg combined

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$23,995Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which GTI is right for you?

Four trims, $23,995 to $29,995. Tap one to open it.

$23,995This trimBase200 hp$23,995PZEV200 hp$29,995+$6,000Autobahn200 hp$29,995+$6,000Autobahn PZEV200 hp

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The numbers.

Twelve 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

Paint and trim.

1 interior

  • Interlagos

Cloth.

6 factory paints

  • Carbon Steel Gray Metallic
  • United Gray Metallic
  • Candy White
  • Shadow Blue Metallic
  • Tornado Red
  • Deep Black Pearl Metallic

Safety and recalls

2 recall campaigns on file.

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Overall—Not rated
Frontal—Not rated
Side—Not rated
Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2012 GTI.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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Other years of the GTI Base.

2013 GTI Base

$24,200$205 more6 colors · starting MSRP

2011 GTI Base

$23,695$300 less6 colors · starting MSRP

2014 GTI Wolfsburg Edition

$25,095$1,100 more3 colors · starting MSRP

Pictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.