2005 Volkswagen Golf
The new Volkswagen Golf is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $25,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Trendline variant and topping out at $42,290 for the GTI.
There are 4 variants of the Golf available in Australia.
Engine options include 2L multi-point injection (110kW/200Nm), 1.9L turbo pump injection (77kW/250Nm), 2L turbo pump injection (103kW/320Nm), 1.6L multi-point injection (75kW/148Nm) and 2L turbo multi-point injection (147kW/280Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2005 Golf is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
5 or 6-speed manual or 6-speed auto
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Diesel or Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Hatchback
Powertrain Type
N/A
Retail Price
Transmission
5 or 6-speed manual or 6-speed auto
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Diesel or Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Hatchback
Powertrain Type
N/A
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Volkswagen Golf
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
Interior
Comfort, tech, and convenience inside
Technology
Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features
Safety & Security
Protection, prevention, and alerts
Cost of Ownership
Coverage, maintenance, and peace of mind
Available Variants
The Volkswagen Golf comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Trendline and the most expensive being GTI.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,204 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,759 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,485 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm |
| Load Capacity | 479 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Volkswagen Golf
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Volkswagen Golf is the Trendline that starts from $25,490.
See all Volkswagen Golf PricingThe most expensive Volkswagen Golf is the GTI that starts from $42,290.
See all Volkswagen Golf PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Golf is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: Trendline, Comfortline, Sportline and GTI.
See all Volkswagen Golf towing capacityThe largest Volkswagen Golf is the Trendline which measures 1759mm wide, 4204mm in length and sits 1485mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Golf is the GTI which has 147kW of power from its 2L Turbo Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Volkswagen Golf is built in South Africa and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Golf is the Comfortline which weighs 1870 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Golf may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.
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