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    2018 Volkswagen Golf

    The 2018 Volkswagen Golf is a small Car. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $23,990 for the base variant and topping out at $59,990 for the R Wolfsburg Edition variant.

    There are 11 variants of the Golf available in Australia and this generation went on sale in mid-2017.

    The 2018 Golf was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Engine options for the Volkswagen Golf include 1.4 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (110kW/250Nm), 1.8 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (132kW/280Nm), 2.0 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (110kW/340Nm), 2.0 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (169kW/350Nm), 2.0 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (135kW/380Nm) and 2.0 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (213kW/380Nm). Available with 6-speed manual manual, 7-speed manual dual clutch sequential trans (dct) or 6-speed manual dual clutch sequential trans (dct) transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.

    Retail Price
    $23,990 - $59,990†
    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
    Combustion

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    Retail Price
    $23,990 - $59,990†
    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
    Combustion

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    Pros

    • Performance Package chassis
    • Breadth of talent
    • Lovely seats and quality

    Cons

    • Base Edition 50 not worth it
    • No manual gearbox
    • Extremely expensive to buy
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    Power to Weight
    74.53 - 146.9 kW/t
    62.73 kW/t
    184.91 kW/t
    Boot Space
    343 - 605 litres
    260 litres
    605 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    4.9 - 8 L/100km
    0.6 L/100km
    9.2 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    688 - 1,064 km
    595 km
    1,238 km
    Price
    $23,990 - $59,990
    $23,990
    $84,611
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 year
    1 year
    4 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,900 - 2,110 kg
    1,670 kg
    2,150 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,500 - 2,000 kg
    1,200 kg
    2,000 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    126 - 175 mm
    98 mm
    175 mm
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    Life

    2025

    $38,690

    Life

    2026

    $39,290

    R-Line

    2025

    $47,990

    R-Line

    2026

    $48,690

    GTI

    2025

    $58,990

    GTI

    2026

    $59,890

    R

    2025

    $70,990

    R

    2026

    $71,990

    Year
    2026
    2025
    Engine Type
    1.4L Combustion
    2.0L Combustion
    Fuel
    Premium Unleaded
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    Hatchback
    Number of Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    Front
    4x4
    Maximum Power
    110 kW
    195 kW
    245 kW

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    Dimensions

    4,258 mm
    1,799 mm
    1,452 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,258 mm
    Overall Width1,799 mm
    Overall Height1,452 mm
    Wheelbase2,620 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Sales Data

    20242,929Total Sales
    20253,047Total Sales
    2026211YTD Sales

    Volkswagen Golf Sales rolling 12-months#

    *Based on VFACTS and EVC data

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    2018 Volkswagen Golf

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Volkswagen Golf is the base variant that starts from $23,990.

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    The most expensive Volkswagen Golf is the R Wolfsburg Edition variant that starts from $59,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Golf is offered by the Alltrack Premium variant which can tow 2000 kg.

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    The largest Volkswagen Golf is the Alltrack variant which measures 1799mm wide, 4578mm in length and sits 1496mm tall.

    The most powerful variants with 213kW of power and 380nm of torque are the R Grid Edition, R and R Wolfsburg Edition variants.

    The Volkswagen Golf is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The Volkswagen Golf may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.

    # Based on VFACTS and EVC data

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    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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