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    Volkswagen Golf Base (2013) price & specs

    1.4L petrol2D Convertible6 SP MANUALFWD
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    Overview

    The 2013 Volkswagen Golf Base is a front-wheel drive, 2-door Convertible that was released to the Australian market on 1st February 2013. The Volkswagen Golf is regarded as a small Car built in Germany with prices starting at $37,490 before on-road costs.

    This Volkswagen Golf is powered by a 1.4L 4-cylinder engine that has 118 kW of power (at 5800 rpm) and 240 Nm of torque (at 1500 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Volkswagen claims the Golf Base uses 6.6L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 155g of CO2. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 833km per full tank

    The Volkswagen Golf measures 1423mm (56.0 inches) in height, 4337mm (170.7 inches) in length, 1782mm (70.2 inches) in width with a 2577mm (101.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1458kg (3214.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The Golf Base comes standard with 225/45 R17 front tyres and 225/45 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

    The 2013 Volkswagen Golf Base has a 139mm ground clearance with a 1400kg braked and 680kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    52.13 - 124.5 kW/t
    52.13 kW/t
    164.34 kW/t
    Boot Space
    250 - 505 litres
    250 litres
    505 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    3.8 - 8.7 L/100km
    3.8 L/100km
    10.4 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    632 - 1,447 km
    566 km
    1,447 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 year
    1 year
    4 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,200 - 1,600 kg
    750 kg
    1,800 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    102 - 142 mm
    98 mm
    155 mm

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    Dimensions

    4,337 mm
    1,782 mm
    1,423 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,337 mm
    Overall Width1,782 mm
    Overall Height1,423 mm
    Wheelbase2,577 mm

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    Sales Data

    20242,929Total Sales
    20253,047Total Sales
    2026448YTD Sales

    Volkswagen Golf Sales rolling 12-months#

    *Based on VFACTS and EVC data

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    Base

    1.4L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD

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    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo & Supercharger

    Emission Control Level

    Australia Air Pollution Rating: 7.5
    Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.5
    Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.5
    CO2 Level (Combined): 155
    Standard Met: EU5

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 76.5
    Engine (cc): 1390
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.4
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 75.6
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
    Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Octane Number: 95

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
    Main Capacity (L): 55
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 12.1
    Main Type: Total

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    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 833
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 518
    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 15.2
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 6.6
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 43
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 36
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 17.9
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.6
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 50
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 42
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
    ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 11.8
    ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 8.5
    ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 33
    ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 28

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 6.6

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8.4
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 216
    Maximum Speed (mph): 134

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 160
    Maximum Power (kW): 118
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 240
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Description: Manual
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Power Steering

    Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Alternate Suspension

    Type: Sport

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
    Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0

    Body Style

    Body Type: Convertible
    Local Body Type: Convertible
    Platform Code: Pq35

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 8.8
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 250

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 60.4
    Front Track (mm): 1535
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.5
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 139
    Overall Height (in): 56.0
    Overall Height (mm): 1423
    Overall Length (in): 170.7
    Overall Length (mm): 4337
    Overall Width (in): 70.2
    Overall Width (mm): 1782
    Rear Track (in): 59.4
    Rear Track (mm): 1508
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.8
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10900
    Wheelbase (in): 101.5
    Wheelbase (mm): 2577

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 38.2
    Front Headroom (mm): 971
    Rear Headroom (in): 37.3
    Rear Headroom (mm): 948
    Front Hip Room (in): 57.8
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1468
    Rear Hip Room (in): 48.3
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1228

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Headlight Control

    Directional Headlights: yes
    Dusk Sensor: yes
    Height Adjustment: Manual
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Ellipsoidal

    LED Lights

    Location: Day Time Running Lights
    Location: Rear Lights

    Paint

    External Colour: Gray
    Type: Gloss

    Convertible Rollover Protection

    Rollover Protection Type: Concealed System

    Convertible Roof

    Soft Top Rear Glass Window: yes
    Roof Soft Operation: Electric
    Roof Soft Type: Soft

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Headlight Cleaners

    Cleaners Type: High Pressure

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Rear View Mirror Camera

    Auto Dimming: yes

    Windshield Wipers

    Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3086
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 680
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1499
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1458
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3214
    Tare Weight (kg): 1424

    Audio System

    Brand Name: Manufacturer'S Own
    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    External Connections

    Aux Jack (Front): yes
    USB (Front): yes

    Remote Audio Controls

    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Bluetooth

    Includes Music Streaming: yes
    Includes Phone Connection: yes

    Entertainment Display Screen

    Location: Front

    Navigational Systems

    Controls: Touch Screen
    Data Feed: Internal Memory/Hd
    Display Type: Colour
    Information Type: 3d And Voice

    Parking Assistance

    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Full Automatic Parking

    Parking Distance System

    Location: Front
    Front Type: Sensor
    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Sensor & Camera

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Front
    Location (12V): Rear

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Centre Floor Console: Chrome
    Doors: Chrome
    Gear Selector: Leather
    Instrument Panel: Chrome

    Crash Test Results

    ANCAP Date Tested: 20111212
    ANCAP Overall: 5.00
    ANCAP Standard: Ancap
    ANCAP Version Tested: 1.2 Lhd

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 2

    Knee Airbags

    Location: Driver

    Rear Seat Belts

    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Side Airbag

    Front Head Protection: yes
    Location: Front

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 4
    Configuration: 2+2

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats

    Air Conditioning

    Type: Fully-Auto
    Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2

    Secondary Ventilation Controls

    Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat

    Anti-Theft Protection

    Anti-Lift: yes
    Interior Monitoring: yes
    Peripheral: yes
    Remote Operation: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

    Intermediate Service

    Variable Distance Period: yes

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