2016 Volkswagen Golf
The new Volkswagen Golf is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $22,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $58,990 for the R Wolfsburg Edition.
There are 9 variants of the Golf available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2015.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/320Nm), 1.4L turbo petrol direct injection (110kW/250Nm), 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (132kW/280Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (162kW/350Nm) and 2.0L turbo (162kW/350Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2016 Golf is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
6 or 7-speed Auto (DCT) or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
Hatchback or Station Wagon
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive
Retail Price
Transmission
6 or 7-speed Auto (DCT) or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
Hatchback or Station Wagon
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 Base and the most expensive being R Wolfsburg Edition.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,349 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,799 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,491 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 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 Base that starts from $22,490.
See all Volkswagen Golf PricingThe most expensive Volkswagen Golf is the R Wolfsburg Edition that starts from $58,990.
See all Volkswagen Golf PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Golf is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: Highline and Gti 40 Years.
See all Volkswagen Golf towing capacityThe largest Volkswagen Golf is the Highline which measures 1799mm wide, 4657mm in length and sits 1496mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Golf is the Gti 40 Years which has 213kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Volkswagen Golf is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Golf is the Base which weighs 2040 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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