The 2002 Volkswagen Golf is a small Car. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $25,990 for the S variant and topping out at $52,350 for the GL variant.
There are 7 variants of the Golf available in Australia and this generation went on sale in late-1998.
The 2002 Golf was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Volkswagen Golf include 1.6 in-line 4-cylinder (74kW/145Nm), 1.6 in-line 4-cylinder (75kW/148Nm), 1.8 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (110kW/210Nm), 2 in-line 4-cylinder (85kW/170Nm) and 2 in-line 4-cylinder (85kW/166Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
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The Volkswagen Golf comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Generation and the most expensive being GTi.
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2025
$38,690
2026
$39,290
2025
$47,990
2026
$48,690
2025
$58,990
2026
$59,890
2025
$70,990
2026
$71,990
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,149 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,735 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,439 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,511 mm |
| Load Capacity | 538 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Volkswagen Golf Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
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2002 Volkswagen Golf
The cheapest Volkswagen Golf is the S variant that starts from $25,990.
See all Volkswagen Golf PricingThe most expensive Volkswagen Golf is the GL variant that starts from $52,350.
See all Volkswagen Golf PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Golf is 1400 kg offered by the following variants: Generation, S, Sport and SE.
See all Volkswagen Golf towing capacityThe largest Volkswagen Golf is the S variant which measures 1735mm wide, 4149mm in length and sits 1444mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Golf is the GTi variant which has 110kW of power and 210nm of torque.
The Volkswagen Golf is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to Australia. The Volkswagen Golf may be manufactured in Germany or South Africa.
The heaviest Volkswagen Golf is the GTi variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1780 kg.
The Volkswagen Golf uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.
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