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2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring
2012 Volkswagen Golf Wagon

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2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring
MSRP $15,799 - $23,249
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2012 Volkswagen Golf Wagon
MSRP $22,975 - $32,895
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I4
Turbocharged Diesel I4 Gas I5
Displacement
2.0L/121
2.0L/120 2.5L/151
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower
138 hp @ 6000 rpm
140 hp @ 4000 rpm 170 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque
136 ft-lb @ 4600 rpm
236 ft-lb @ 1750-2500 rpm 177 ft-lb @ 4250 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD -inc: lock-up torque converter, electronic shift lock system 5-speed manual transmission w/OD
5-speed manual transmission w/OD 6-speed DSG transmission w/Tiptronic & OD 6-speed automatic transmission w/tiptronic & OD
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Diesel Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
8.7 - 8.9 L/100 km
6.7 - 9.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.4 - 6.5 L/100 km
4.6 - 6.5 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.4 - 8.9 L/100 km
4.6 - 9.9 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
53.0 L
55.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Not Available
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
1,016 mm
975 mm
Front Leg Room
1,105 mm
1,044 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,407 mm
1,389 mm
Rear Head Room
1,001 mm
808 mm
Rear Leg Room
925 mm
902 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,389 mm
1,349 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
2,578 mm
Length, Overall
4,486 mm
4,557 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,765 mm
1,781 mm
Height, Overall
1,519 mm
1,504 mm
Min Ground Clearance
150 mm
137 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,397 - 1,412 kg
1,464 - 1,490 kg
Front Tire Size
P195/65R15 P215/45HR17
205/55HR16 225/45R17
Rear Tire Size
P195/65R15 P215/45HR17
205/55HR16 225/45R17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Not Available
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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