Volkswagen Golf 2012–2017 car dimensions: 4255 mm long, 1799 mm wide and 1452 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,205 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
The cabin has a standard 5-inch touchscreen as base, with larger colour screens and proximity sensors on higher radio and nav units. Air conditioning is standard across the range, with automatic dual-zone Climatronic on top grades. Cruise control is available, with adaptive ACC plus Front Assist on mid and high trims or as option. ParkPilot sensors come standard from Comfortline, optional lower. Lane Assist, Side Assist blind spot warning and reversing camera are optional or pack items on most grades. City emergency braking forms part of the Front Assist package. The layout feels solid and driver-focused with good ergonomics and more space than the previous Golf.
Boot space measures 380 litres with seats up and expands to 1270 litres seats down. A variable-height floor is standard, and the 60/40 split rear seats fold nearly flat with a through-load hatch. Loading sill is low for easy access.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1500 kg on many engines, with unbraked around 650 kg. figures vary by powertrain up to 1600 kg braked on stronger diesels. Payload sits near 500 kg depending on kerb weight and options. A swivelling towbar is optional. Sport suspension is available as an option or on performance models.
The cabin feels roomy with more rear legroom, front and rear shoulder room, and elbow space than before. Redesigned seats give contoured support for dynamic drives and long trips. An acoustic windscreen and door seals cut noise for a quiet ride. Higher grades add lumbar support and heated front seats. An optional panoramic roof floods the space with light.
All engines have Stop/Start and battery regeneration.
Euro NCAP five-star rating with 94 percent adult occupant protection.
Standard seven airbags, ABS, ESC, XDS and Automatic Post-Collision Braking.
Service options include fixed intervals or flexible LongLife up to longer distances or two years.
PreCrash system standard from mid trims upward.
Fuel use benefits from Stop/Start, battery regeneration and efficient petrol and diesel engines across the range. BlueMotion versions push economy further with aero tweaks.
Servicing follows fixed time-and-distance schedules or a flexible LongLife regime that adapts to driving style, with oil changes and inspections at set points.
Safety starts with a strong body, seven airbags, ESC and the multi-collision brake as standard. Higher grades add PreCrash, driver alert, adaptive cruise and city emergency braking. The car scored five stars in Euro NCAP tests.
Daily life is easy with a larger boot, low load sill, split-fold rear seats and electronic parking brake that frees centre console space. Keep up with the service regime and the car stays reliable.
Length 4255 mm, Width 1799 mm, Height 1452 mm, Wheelbase 2637 mm (Golf 2012–2017)
Sources: manufacturer data, Volkswagen UK Golf Mk7 brochure, auto-data.net/automoli.com.