Used 2012 Volkswagen Golf Diesel Consumer Reviews

I have owned and driven almost everything that moves.
I am a car guy I love them all. My last VW was a 2004 1.8t GTI and i loved that one alot but this new Golf TDi is an absolute blast to drive, throw it into a corner and it just sticks very well for a stock car.
the power of the lil Diesel is very nice pulls super hard in 1st and 2nd, nice even power throughout the entire shifting pattern.
the looks of the MKVI are really agressive and i love my Tornado Red Golf’s color a real classic VW color used for many years now.
If you love having fun behind the wheel this is a great car to play in.

I have had this car for about 6 months so far having put 5000 miles on it. I saw many reviews on here that reflected the car returned an average MPG rating of over 44 mpg. My average since i have owned the car is 35mpg. While not as high as other have claimed it is still very good and higher than the 34mpg EPA estimate. Car is fun to drive for a fwd economy car. Only issue I have encountered with the car is the steering. Ever since i had the car the steering wheel needs to be turned slightly left to drive straight. The dealer said it was due to a crown in the road; however, it still requires the wheel to be turned to the left even on flat roads without crowns.

Bought this car at the beginning of July 2012 and have taken it from Vancouver, BC to SF, and back. Great gas economy: the longer I drove, the better mileage I got, at the end averaging 19 Km/liter (44.69MPG) with the AC on 70% of the time. The entire trip I filled up 4 tanks. That’s with quite a bit city driving in the Bay area. Very comfortable even for this long haul trip. My kid was in a booster with the centre arm rest down, drink in the cup older, snacks near by. Her iPad linked to the stereo via Bluetooth and got sensational sound for her games. My wife sat next to her the whole trip & neither of them complained about lack of room or comfort.
Driving it gives youa lot of confidence.

I purchased my Golf TDI in December of 2011.
My previous car had died an unceremonious death and I needed a car now!
This is not how I like to jump into a major purchase but I didn’t have a choice.
I decided to look in the 20k to 22k range so I drove the Mazda 3, Ford Focus, Impreza as well as few others.
On the advice of a friend I drove the Golf. Initially I had bypassed the car due to to the increased cost, but the minute I sat in the car I understood the difference. The car is built like a tank, it is trully solid, the interior is wonderfully designed and feels very upscale.
The seats are supremely comfortable and it felt bigger than the other cars I have driven, all before I drove.

Just purchased 4 door Golf TDI, 750 miles driven.
Avg 44 MPG on daily 20 mile commute in mixed hwy/city driving.
Love the DSG transmission.
Car feels very solid.
It reminds me of a more refined, better version of my well-loved but long gone ’83 GTI, similar feel in the seats and suspension.
Very comfortable for a small car.
You pay a bit of a premium for the Golf because it is still made in Germany, but I think will prove to be a long term good value.
Diesels have come a long way.
Car is quiet, and while not a racecar, has good acceleration and great torque.

I traded a 2011 Optima Turbo and don’t miss the 270hp at all.
The diesel torque is Fantasitic for spirited driving.
My mileage has been around 39 mpg with A/C.
The trip computer is off by as much as 4 mpg.
I have 2000 miles on it and filled up 5 times.
Only Issue:
DSG can make your passengers feel ill because it is Jerky/seems confused when you first start out.
Make sure to have all people in the car for test drive.
Otherwise, the car has plenty of space for 2 adults and 2 kids.
Backseat has actually more legroom than you realize by looking at it…. the footwells in the front are so deep you can easily move the seats up and still have room for the folks up front and back.

After approx 2 years of reviewing everything out there, i finally decided on a car that had the best balance of everything I was looking for. Entertaining to drive, practical, versatile, and high quality interior.
It is designed for those who love to drive. MDI is the best feature. Being able to select from your connected ipod, iphone, am/fm, sat, and sd card is amazing. Voice control is icing on the cake. DSG works exactly as written. You have to understand that this is not an automatic but an automated manual. Averaging 41mpg after 800 miles. So far, all the positive hype has proven true. Coming from Honda and not looking back!!

I bought my 2012 Golf TDI brand new and I could not be happier with the car. From its handling, to its power, to its amazing fuel efficiency it is the whole package. It truly drives like a solid European car but at half the cost. I have owned Toyota’s, Honda’s, Jeeps, Chevy’s and this VW golf is by far my happiest purchase. I bought the top of the line Tech package and it is in my opinion worth the extra cost. The tech package comes with an incredible sounding Dynadio stereo as well as navigation, LED running lights, and xenon headlights. Definitely will consider purchasing another in 15 years when this one finally wears out….

I purchased this car on 01/31/2012.
The car now has 5.8K on the clock, so it’s past it’s first stage break-in-period.

I’m now averaging 39.7K overall in mixed driving, but can easily hit 48 MPG cruizing at 72 MPH @ just under 2K RMPs.
I can’t believe how powerful it feels while still being so fuel efficient.
The shifter feels solid and well weighted, the clutch is light without being too light, and the steering is direct / tracks well. The car as a whole is vastly superior to anyother eco compact non-lux car also evident in it’s simple yet top-notch interior.

For pure driving excitement the GTI wins hands down, but the TDI is a nice compromise that leaves me with no regrets.

After 15 months and 17000 miles, car still feels like new. Plenty of room for two people and very comfortable on 600-700 mile days. Fuel economy is averaging in low 40s for a highway/city mix.