Expert Evaluations
2012 Volkswagen Golf
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- Acceleration
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- Front Space and Access
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- 2.0T is marvelous, as always
- 6-speed manual
- Subtle all-business add-ons
- Perfect driving position
- Only comes fully loaded in Canada
- That means it gets a sunroof. Grrrr!
- Fantastic high-back seats only for Europe
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- Traction and Stability Control
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- Mirrors
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- Engine Output
- Transmission
- Fuel Consumption
- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
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- Storage Capacity
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- Lots of cabin space for a compact car
- Euro driving dynamics
- Spirited handling
- Well designed and laid-out cabin
- Uninspiring powerplant
- Unimpressive fuel economy
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- Seats
- Noise Level
- Styling
- Interior
- Interior Fit and Finish
- Exterior Fit and Finish
- Exterior
- Accessories
- Sound System
- Instrumentation and Controls
- Convenience and Equipment
- Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning
- General Ergonomics
- Appreciation
- General Appreciation
- Safety
- Traction and Stability Control
- General Safety
- Visibility
- Mirrors
- Performance
- Acceleration
- Engine Output
- Transmission
- Fuel Consumption
- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
- Rear Space and Access
- Cargo Space and Access
- Storage Capacity
- Access to Mechanical Components
- Gobs of low-end torque
- Tasteful exterior appearance
- Fun to drive
- Only gets attention from VW fans
- Not much quicker than a GTI
- $10,000 more than a 5-door GTI
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- Appreciation
- Driving
- Braking
- Manoeuvrability
- Steering
- Handling
- Comfort
- Suspension and Ride
- Driving Position
- Seats
- Noise Level
- Styling
- Interior
- Interior Fit and Finish
- Exterior Fit and Finish
- Exterior
- Accessories
- Sound System
- Instrumentation and Controls
- Convenience and Equipment
- Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning
- General Ergonomics
- Appreciation
- General Appreciation
- Safety
- Traction and Stability Control
- General Safety
- Visibility
- Mirrors
- Performance
- Acceleration
- Engine Output
- Transmission
- Fuel Consumption
- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
- Rear Space and Access
- Cargo Space and Access
- Storage Capacity
- Access to Mechanical Components
- Sporty handling
- Solid chassis
- Good brakes
- Average seat comfort