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2012 Volkswagen Golf Battery

Complete battery specifications for your 2012 Volkswagen Golf.

Battery Specifications

Trim Engine Group Size Cold Cranking Amps Reserve Capacity Terminal
XLT 5.0L V8 51 726 CCA 122 min Dual Terminal
Lariat 5.0L V8 35 753 CCA 124 min Top Post
Premium 2.0L I4 24F 593 CCA 90 min Top Post
Platinum 2.0L I4 51 506 CCA 83 min Side Post
Denali 2.0L I4 35 539 CCA 94 min Side Post
SE 3.0L V6 48 621 CCA 113 min Side Post
Sport 3.0L V6 47 669 CCA 119 min Top Post
Lariat 3.0L V6 51 644 CCA 101 min Top Post
SEL 3.0L V6 51 638 CCA 109 min Side Post

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