Volkswagen Golf Base (2014) price & specs

1.4L petrol 2D Convertible 7 SP MANUAL FWD

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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 1st November 2013. The Volkswagen Golf is regarded as a small Car built in Germany with prices starting at $39,990 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 - 140.64 kW/t

52.13 kW/t

140.64 kW/t

Boot Space

250 - 605 litres

250 litres

657 litres

Fuel Efficiency

4.7 - 7.6 L/100km

3.9 L/100km

10.42 L/100km

Vehicle Range

658 - 1,064 km

576 km

1,538 km

Warranty (Years)

3 years

7 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

1,900 - 1,990 kg

1,670 kg

1,990 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

1,300 - 1,600 kg

800 kg

1,600 kg

Ground Clearance Unladen

139 - 142 mm

109 mm

180 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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Sales Data

20242,929Total Sales

20253,047Total Sales

20261,636YTD Sales

Volkswagen Golf Sales rolling 12-months^#

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Base

1.4L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD

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Compressor

Compressor: Supercharger, Turbo

Emission control level

CO2 level - g/km combined: 153 g/km

Standard met: EU5

Engine

Configuration: In-Line

Cc: 1,390 cc

Liters: 1.4 L

Number of cylinders: 4

Fuel

Fuel type: Premium Unleaded

Fuel type octane no.: 95

Generic primary fuel type: Petrol

Minimum fuel octane number: 95

Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded

System

Injection/carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection

Tanks

Type main: yes

Capacity: 55 L

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Computer

Average fuel consumption: yes

Fuel consumption

Standard ADR 81/02: yes

Combined: 6.5 L/100km

Country/highway: 5.6 L/100km

Calculated vehicle range: 846 km

Combined: 15.4 km/L

Country/highway: 17.9 km/L

Urban: 12.5 km/L

Urban: 8 L/100km

Performance

Maximum speed: 216 km/h

Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.4 s

Power

Maximum power hp/PS: 160 hp/PS

Maximum power kW: 118 kW

Maximum torque Nm: 240 Nm

Measurement standard: EEC

Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary

Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,800 rpm

Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,500 rpm

Drive

Driven wheels: Front

Transmission

Manual sequential: yes

Shift lever location: Floor

Transmission description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (DCT)

Number of speeds: 7

Transmission type: Manual

Disc brakes

Number of: 4

Number of ventilated discs: 2

Power steering

Vehicle speed proportional: yes

Wheel

Height adjustment: yes

Telescopic adjustment: yes

Type: Leather Covered

Alternate suspension

Type: Sport

Suspension

Location front: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Strut

Location rear: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Multi-Link

Tires

Location front: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire load index: 91

Tire profile: 45

Tire speed rating: W

Tire width: 225 mm

Location rear: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire load index: 91

Tire profile: 45

Tire speed rating: W

Tire width: 225 mm

Wheels

Location front: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 17 in

Rim width: 7 in

Location rear: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 17 in

Rim width: 7 in

Body style

Body type: Convertible

Local number of doors: 2

Number of doors: 2

Platform code: PQ35

Local body type: Convertible

Bumpers

Location front: yes

Color: Painted

Location rear: yes

Color: Painted

Cargo capacity

Measurement standard: ISO

Rear seat up; to lower window: 250 L

External dimensions

Front track: 1,535 mm

Ground clearance unladen: 139 mm

Overall height: 1,423 mm

Overall length: 4,337 mm

Overall width: 1,782 mm

Rear track: 1,508 mm

Wall to wall turning circle: 10,900 mm

Wheelbase: 2,577 mm

Internal dimensions

Headroom front: 971 mm

Headroom rear: 948 mm

Hip room front: 1,468 mm

Hip room rear: 1,228 mm

Doors

Location driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Headlight control

Dusk sensor: yes

Height adjustment: Manual

Internal height adjustment: yes

Headlights

Bulb type (low beam): Halogen

LED lights

Location: Rear Lights

Paint

Type gloss: yes

Convertible rollover protection

Type: Concealed System

Convertible roof

Type soft: yes

Glass rear window: yes

Operation: Electric

Door mirrors/cameras

Location driver: yes

Color: Painted

Heated: yes

Indicator lights: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Location passenger: yes

Color: Painted

Heated: yes

Indicator lights: yes

Tilting for reversing: Automatic

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Power windows

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Rear view mirror/camera

Auto-dimming: yes

Rear window

Type: Fixed

Windshield wipers

Rain sensor: yes

Weights

Gross trailer weight braked: 1,400 kg

Gross trailer weight unbraked: 680 kg

Published kerb weight: 1,443 kg

Tare weight: 1,443 kg

Connection to ext.entertainment devices

AUX jack front: yes

USB connection front: yes

Remote audio controls

Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

Speakers

Number of: 6

System

Digital media card: yes

Radio: AM, FM

12v power outlet

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Parking assistance

Location rear: yes

Type: Guidance Display

Parking distance system

Location front: yes

Type: Sensor

Location rear: yes

Type: Camera, Sensor

Vanity mirror

Location driver: yes

Illuminated: yes

Location passenger: yes

Illuminated: yes

Luxury trim

On center floor console: Chrome

On gear selector: Leather

Crash test results

Standard: ANCAP, Euro NCAP

ANCAP overall: 5

Euro NCAP adult occupant score: 96

Euro NCAP child occupant score: 86

Euro NCAP overall: 5

Euro NCAP pedestrian score: 53

Euro NCAP safety assist score: 71

ANCAP date tested: 12 Dec 2011

ANCAP version tested: 1.2 LHD

Euro NCAP date tested: 24 Aug 2011

Euro NCAP version tested: VW Golf Cabriolet 1.2 TSI 2dr CA

Front airbag

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Front seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Head restraints

Location front seats: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Number: 2

Knee airbags

Location: Driver

Rear seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Side airbag

Location front: yes

Head protection: yes

Front seat

Location driver: yes

Height type: Manual

Lumbar type: Manual

Reach type: Manual

Reclining type: Manual

Type: Bucket

Location passenger: yes

Height type: Manual

Lumbar type: Manual

Reach type: Manual

Reclining type: Manual

Type: Bucket

Rear seats

Facing direction front: yes

Folding: Symmetrical

Remote folding: yes

Seating capacity: 2

Type: Bench, Individual/Sports

Seat upholstery

Additional seat material: Cloth

Main seat material: Synthetic Suede

Seating

Seating capacity: 4

Seating configuration: 2+2

Cup holders

Location front seats: yes

Refrigerated storage compartment

Location: Glove Compartment

Air conditioning

Air conditioning type: Auto

Climate control number of zones: 2

Power locks

Operation: Remote

Intermediate service

Distance: 15,000 km

Variable distance/period: yes

Anti-corrosion

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 144 months

Powertrain - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Roadside assistance

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Whole vehicle - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

† Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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