Overview & Reviews

The 2012 Volkswagen GTI gets new LED daytime running lights and minor feature-availability revisions, but otherwise carries on unchanged.

• Good fuel economy.
• Supple ride
• Hatchback versatility
• Interior sophistication

• Lack of interior storage.
• Competitors are quicker and handle better

User Reviews:

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  My Third GTi ... - 2012 Volkswagen GTI
  By bobatglp - August 30 - 9:36 am

  Owned a 1996 GTi (4 cyl), 2004 GTi (VR6) and now a new "left over" 2012 GTi 4-door with the DSG automatic and moonroof and nav package. A really solid, well put-together car with a great mix of style, sportiness, economy, and utility. After two cars with maual transmissions I opted for the DSG this time with no regrets. Really like the paddle shifters on the steering wheel. Lots of fun. Couldnt deal with the cost of an all-wheel-drive Golf R, so I "settled" for the GTi. No regrets.

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  Wow! What a blast! - 2012 Volkswagen GTI
  By gti12 - July 14 - 3:41 pm

  Great car... fun to drive, well made, roomy and comfortable. Great MPG and performance too! Recently returned from a trip from Eureka, CA to Palm Springs. Returned via Santa Barbara, then up the coast on Hwy 1. Great drive. 29MPG average for whole trip... was better until the leg up Hwy 1.

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  Amazed - 2012 Volkswagen GTI
  By ryanzno - November 30 - 8:44 am

  I absolutely love this car. As my daily driver, its fun, convenient, and unique. Its extremely versatile, and surprisingly roomy. I cant get over how well this car is made either. The materials and fit and finish feel like it belongs inside a far more expensive vehicle. Normally a car has weak points, and I find them quickly. This is the first car Ive EVER owned that I havent found at least 1 thing I dont like. If youre on the fence, hop off and buy it! In summary, its well made, handles and performs excellently and is very affordable. Cant beat it

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  2nd Mark 6 GTI for me - 2012 Volkswagen GTI
  By shadrach2 - November 28 - 8:35 am

  Owned a first gen GTI from 83 to 95 and decided in 10 that it was time to go back. Manual, cloth). Lease up in 7 months so contacted my excellent dealer who hooked me up with a "cant say no" deal on a new 12, full boat GTI. Well, I liked my 10 and I have to say that I like the 12 even more. Ive been driving manuals for 35 years now and thought Id never give the nod to a non-manual. But the DSG, dual clutch deal in the GTI is amazing. Telematics is way improved over 10. Interior with leather is classier. Mileage is super. Just a total win.

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  2012 MK6 GTI - 2012 Volkswagen GTI
  By alfrnas - September 25 - 10:24 am

  The car is just amazing, very fun to drive. very nice exhaust system sound. excellent dual clutch gear box. the sporty steering wheel and the sporty seats gives you all the feeling of the sport car. loved it and recommend it for as a daily, mid-sporty use car.

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  Awesome and fun little hatchback - 2012 Volkswagen GTI
  By iisgenius - April 19 - 2:03 pm

  Got my red manual GTI last week. Put in 420 miles in 6 days. I love this car! It will give you power when you need it with no torque steer - considering its turbo with front wheel drive! Car is beautiful in and out. The interior is just beautiful with the interlagos seats - reminds me of burberry. Fuel consumption is also excellent. I averaged 28 mpg. 25% stop and go driving; and 75% freeway driving with speeds from 65 to 70 mph (trying to break in the car and havent gone over 70 mph). Handling is a hoot!!! Only complain is the ride - it can get uncomfortable on imperfect freeways but its a sport car!

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  The greatest fun to drive car value in the world! - 2012 Volkswagen GTI
  By hpowders - November 15 - 8:43 am

  Much more fun to drive than my 2007 Porsche 911 and my 2007 328i! Excellent suspension over the bumps. Incredible acceleration with the DSG. Very comfortable drivers seat. Nice thick sport steering wheel. Wonderfully balanced ride. Not at all harsh. You want harsh? Check out the Porsche 911 with 19" wheels or the 328i with run flat tires! Terrific interior and a real looker in Candy White! The best looking hatch Ive ever seen! This car was an absolute steal at $24,000! Never had so much fun in a car! There is absolutely no justification for Porsche to charge $100,000 for the 911 when at $24,000, the GTI provides so much more fun! If you love to drive, the GTI will put a smile on your face!

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  Great real car - 2012 Volkswagen GTI
  By dingol - April 22 - 6:50 pm

  I drive sports cars. I frequently end up selling them due to not being able to use all their power and features on the road. The GTI Gives real world performance. You can utilize all the gears without committing a felony. Well balanced. Powerful but not too much. Power comes on smoothly from about 2000 rpm (when boost is entered) all the way up. No need to keep it up at redline all day. I finally have a car that is comfortable enough to commute in yet still sporty enough to take the twisty way home. If youre a number racer, buy a Ferrari. If you love to drive pick up the gti. Easy real 4 passenger commuter near mini s performance. Corners near red territory.

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  First 30 days - Flawless - 2012 Volkswagen GTI
  By harlequin1971 - March 12 - 6:35 am

  I purchased my GTI a month ago and have driven it on a few 50+ mile rides and many shorter trips and can say that it has delivered on all the gripes I had with my 08 GLI. Traded out the manual for the DSG and it makes city driving much more peaceful, but the ability to go to the paddles for more spirited runs is just a flick away. The car is quiet - more so than my GLI had been. Getting 24-25 mpg on each tank with mainly city driving. Seems like 33mpg is possible on a road trip if you stay off the after burner. Wish I would have stepped up to the sunroof/convenience package, but otherwise, I am very happy - this one is a keeper!

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  So far, very impressed - 2012 Volkswagen GTI
  By zct808 - January 31 - 2:25 am

  Ive owned cars that cost $20K more than this GTI. Yet none of them were more refined, fun to drive, or as well executed as this car. The moment I took a test drive I was sold. The fun factor, the way it handles, the performance, the amazing build quality, the steering wheel and pedals, and the incredible DSG gearbox that has to be driven to be believed (it changes gears in 1/10th of a sec and is faster AND more economical than the slightly lighter and cheaper stick shift). I think this is one of the best value cars out there, even the base model is generously equipped. Its the most fun car Ive owned in a very long time, really loving it so far.