2012 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback Sixth generation Chassis Specifications
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
expand_moreCamber front
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CCTA engines | -0°44'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CCZB engines | -0°44'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CDLC engines | -0°45'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CDLF engines | -0°45'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CDLG engines | -0°44'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| PR code 2UA | -0°30'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| PR code 2UB | -0°14'+0°30'-0°30' |
| PR code 2UC | -0°41'+0°30'-0°30' |
| PR code G01 | -0°37'+0°30'-0°30' |
| PR code G02 | -0°41'+0°30'-0°30' |
| PR code G03 | -0°37'+0°30'-0°30' |
| PR code G05 | -0°41'+0°30'-0°30' |
| PR code G07 | -0°41'+0°30'-0°30' |
| PR code G33 | -0°41'+0°30'-0°30' |
expand_moreCamber rear
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CCTA engines | -1°45'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CCZB engines | -1°45'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CDLC engines | -1°45'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CDLF engines | -1°45'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CDLG engines | -1°45'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| PR code 2UA | -1°20'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| PR code 2UB | -1°20'+0°30'-0°30' |
expand_morePR code 2UC
| 18" rims | -1°20'+0°30'-0°30' |
| With 18" rims | -1°45'+0°30'-0°30' |
| PR code G01 | -1°20'+0°30'-0°30' |
expand_morePR code G02
| With 18" rims | -1°45'+0°30'-0°30' |
| PR code G03 | -1°20'+0°30'-0°30' |
expand_morePR code G05
| With 18" rims | -1°45'+0°30'-0°30' |
expand_morePR code G07
| With 18" rims | -1°45'+0°30'-0°30' |
expand_morePR code G33
| With 18" rims | -1°45'+0°30'-0°30' |
expand_morePR code G58
| 18" rims | -1°20'+0°30'-0°30' |
| With 18" rims | -1°45'+0°30'-0°30' |
expand_moreCaster front
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CCTA engines | 7°47'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CCZB engines | 7°47'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CDLC engines | 7°51'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CDLF engines | 7°51'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CDLG engines | 7°47'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| PR code 2UA | 7°34'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| PR code 2UB | 7°17'+0°30'-0°30' |
| PR code 2UC | 7°47'+0°30'-0°30' |
| PR code G01 | 7°40'+0°30'-0°30' |
| PR code G02 | 7°47'+0°30'-0°30' |
| PR code G03 | 7°40'+0°30'-0°30' |
| PR code G05 | 7°47'+0°30'-0°30' |
| PR code G07 | 7°47'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Conditions for axle measurement | Vehicle ready for operation with spare wheel, tools, accessories and full tank. |
| Allocation of PR. no. before vehicle measuring. | |
expand_moreFront axle unloaded weight position
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CCTA engines | 1.15–1.21 ft |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CCZB engines | 1.15–1.21 ft |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CDLC engines | 1.14–1.21 ft |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CDLF engines | 1.14–1.21 ft |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CDLG engines | 1.15–1.21 ft |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| PR code 2UA | 1.22–1.29 ft |
| PR code 2UB | 1.29–1.35 ft |
| PR code 2UC | 1.17–1.24 ft |
| PR code G01 | 1.19–1.25 ft |
| PR code G02 | 1.17–1.24 ft |
| PR code G03 | 1.19–1.25 ft |
| PR code G05 | 1.17–1.24 ft |
| PR code G07 | 1.17–1.24 ft |
expand_moreFront tire pressure
expand_more1.2 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 103 HP at 5000 RPM, 175 N⋅m at 1550 RPM engine (2008.11–2012.11)
| Blue Motion equipment variant | 2.3 bar |
| Unloaded vehicle | 2 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.3 bar |
expand_more1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 121 HP at 5500 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11)
| Unloaded vehicle | 2 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.3 bar |
expand_more1.6 BiFuel with gasoline/natural gas straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP at 5600 RPM, 148 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2009.3–2012.11)
| Unloaded vehicle | 2 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.3 bar |
expand_more1.6 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP at 4400 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2009.2–2012.11)
| Blue Motion equipment variant | 2.5 bar |
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.2 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.4 bar |
expand_more2.0 GTi with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 208 HP at 5300 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2009.4–2012.11)
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.4 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.8 bar |
expand_more2.0 R 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 267 HP at 6000 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (2009.11–2012.11)
expand_moreWith 17" rims
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.6 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.8 bar |
expand_moreWith 18" rims
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.7 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.9 bar |
expand_moreWith 19" rims
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.7 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.9 bar |
expand_more2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 109 HP, 250 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11)
| Blue Motion equipment variant | 2.5 bar |
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.2 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.4 bar |
expand_more2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP at 4200 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2009.4–2012.11)
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.4 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.6 bar |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.3 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.5 bar |
expand_moreRear axle unloaded weight position
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CCTA engines | 1.16–1.23 ft |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CCZB engines | 1.16–1.23 ft |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CDLC engines | 1.14–1.2 ft |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CDLF engines | 1.14–1.2 ft |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CDLG engines | 1.16–1.23 ft |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| PR code 2UA | 1.21–1.28 ft |
| PR code 2UB | 1.28–1.35 ft |
| PR code 2UC | 1.16–1.23 ft |
| PR code G01 | 1.18–1.25 ft |
| PR code G02 | 1.16–1.23 ft |
| PR code G03 | 1.18–1.25 ft |
| PR code G05 | 1.16–1.23 ft |
| PR code G07 | 1.16–1.23 ft |
| PR code G33 | 1.16–1.23 ft |
| PR code G58 | 1.16–1.23 ft |
expand_moreRear tire pressure
expand_more1.2 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 103 HP at 5000 RPM, 175 N⋅m at 1550 RPM engine (2008.11–2012.11)
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| Blue Motion equipment variant | 2.3 bar |
| All other variants | 2 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| Blue Motion equipment variant | 2.8 bar |
| All other variants | 2.8 bar |
expand_more1.4 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 121 HP at 5500 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11)
| Unloaded vehicle | 2 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.8 bar |
expand_more1.6 BiFuel with gasoline/natural gas straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP at 5600 RPM, 148 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2009.3–2012.11)
| Unloaded vehicle | 2 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 2.8 bar |
expand_more1.6 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP at 4400 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2009.2–2012.11)
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| Blue Motion equipment variant | 2.5 bar |
| All other variants | 2.2 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| Blue Motion equipment variant | 3 bar |
| All other variants | 3 bar |
expand_more2.0 GTi with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 208 HP at 5300 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2009.4–2012.11)
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.6 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 3 bar |
expand_more2.0 R 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 267 HP at 6000 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (2009.11–2012.11)
expand_moreWith 17" rims
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.6 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 3.2 bar |
expand_moreWith 18" rims
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.7 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 3 bar |
expand_moreWith 19" rims
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.7 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 3 bar |
expand_more2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 109 HP, 250 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2008.10–2012.11)
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| Blue Motion equipment variant | 2.5 bar |
| All other variants | 2.2 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| Blue Motion equipment variant | 2.9 bar |
| All other variants | 2.9 bar |
expand_more2.0 TDI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP at 4200 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2009.4–2012.11)
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.4 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 3 bar |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| Unloaded vehicle | 2.3 bar |
| Vehicle with maximum permissible load | 3 bar |
| Toe-in front (total toe) | 0°10'+0°10'-0°10' |
| Toe-in rear | 0°10'+0°12'-0°12' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°20' | |
| Tread front | 5.05 ft |
| Tread rear | 4.96 ft |
| Wheel base | 8.46 ft |
| Wheel steering angle inner wheel (relative steering angle) | 20°00'+0°00'-0°00' |
expand_moreWheel steering angle outer wheel (relative steering angle)
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CCTA engines | 18°38'+0°20'-0°20' |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CCZB engines | 18°38'+0°20'-0°20' |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CDLC engines | 18°38'+0°20'-0°20' |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CDLF engines | 18°38'+0°20'-0°20' |
| All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters CDLG engines | 18°38'+0°20'-0°20' |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| PR code 2UA | 18°22'+0°20'-0°20' |
| PR code 2UB | 18°22'+0°20'-0°20' |
| PR code 2UC | 18°20'+0°20'-0°20' |
| PR code G01 | 18°33'+0°20'-0°20' |
| PR code G02 | 18°20'+0°20'-0°20' |
| PR code G03 | 18°33'+0°20'-0°20' |
| PR code G05 | 18°20'+0°20'-0°20' |
| PR code G07 | 18°20'+0°20'-0°20' |
Chassis specifications will help to do body work on your 2012 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Volkswagen warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
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- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- All-wheel Drive Clutch Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
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2012 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback generations
In 2012 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Golf Hatchback. Chassis specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.
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