The 2012 Volkswagen Golf is available as a 2-door, 5-seat hatchback. Starting at $17,995, the 2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.5L (M5) 2dr is powered by a 2.5L , 5 -cylinder engine mated to a manual transmission that returns an EPA estimated 23-mpg in the city and 33-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2012VolkswagenGolfBase , priced at $ 36,090 , is powered by a 2.0L , 4 - cylinder engine mated to a manual transmission that returns an EPA estimated 19-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway.