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1.4L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD
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Volkswagen Golf Base (2014) price & specs
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Overview
The 2014 Volkswagen Golf Base is a front-wheel drive, 2-door Convertible that was released to the Australian market on 6th March 2014 classified as a Mkvi. The Volkswagen Golf is regarded as a Small Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $40,390 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 7 SP MANUAL transmission. Volkswagen claims the Golf Base uses 6.5L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 153g of CO2. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 846km 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 1443kg (3181.3 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 2014 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 - 140.61 kW/t
52.13 kW/t
170.42 kW/t
Boot Space
250 - 605 litres
250 litres
605 litres
Fuel Efficiency
4.7 - 7.6 L/100km
0.6 L/100km
10.4 L/100km
Vehicle Range
658 - 1,064 km
576 km
1,325 km
Price
$21,490 - $54,490
$21,490
$74,900
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
4 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 year
1 year
4 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,900 - 1,990 kg
1,620 kg
2,050 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,300 - 1,600 kg
1,200 kg
1,800 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
139 - 142 mm
109 mm
155 mm
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Dimensions
4,337 mm
1,782 mm
1,423 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,337 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,782 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,423 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,577 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Golf Features & Specs
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): 153
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
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Location: ?
Number of Screens: 1
Screen Size (in): 6.5
Touch Screen: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 846
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 526
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 15.4
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 6.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 44
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): 12.5
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 8.0
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 35
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 29
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 6.5
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
Automatic Mode: yes
Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Manual Sequential: yes
Number of Speeds: 7
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
Wheelbase Type: Short
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: ISO
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
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Manual
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
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 Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
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
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
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): 1443
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3181
Tare Weight (kg): 1443
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Media Card: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
Disc Player
Dashboard Capacity: 6
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Media Type: CD
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
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
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
Gear Selector: Leather
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 5
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Date Tested: 20111212
ANCAP Overall: 5.00
ANCAP Pedestrian: Acceptable
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 Lumbar Type: Manual
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 Lumbar Type: Manual
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: Synthetic Suede
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
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Variable Distance Period: yes
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