2008 Volkswagen Golf
The new Volkswagen Golf is a Small Luxury offered in both 5D Hatchback and 3D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $25,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Trendline variant and topping out at $58,790 for the R32.
There are 7 variants of the Golf available in Australia.
Engine options include 2L petrol direct injection (110kW/200Nm), 1.9L turbo pump injection (77kW/250Nm), 2L turbo pump injection (103kW/320Nm), 1.6L multi-point injection (75kW/148Nm), 1.4L turbo & supercharger petrol direct injection (125kW/240Nm), 2L turbo petrol direct injection (147kW/280Nm) and 3.2L petrol direct injection (184kW/320Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2008 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
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
Hatchback
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive
Retail Price
Transmission
5 or 6-speed manual or 6-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
Hatchback
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive
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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 R32.
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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 |
| Turning Circle | 10,900 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 R32 that starts from $58,790.
See all Volkswagen Golf PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Golf is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: Trendline, Edition, Comfortline, Pacific and Gt Sport.
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 R32 which has 184kW of power from its 3.2L Petrol Direct Injection engine.
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The heaviest Volkswagen Golf is the R32 which weighs null kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Golf may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.
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