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2020 Volkswagen Golf
New from
$24,990 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Not Available
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
2 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
5.4 - 7.5 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Golf
The new Volkswagen Golf is a Small Luxury offered in both 5D Hatchback and 5D Station Wagon body styles. Available in Australia from $24,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Trendline variant and topping out at $57,990 for the R.
There are 9 variants of the Golf available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2020.
Engine options include 1.4L turbo petrol direct injection (110kW/250Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (213kW/380Nm), 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (132kW/280Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (213kW/350Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic, manual, 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2020 Golf is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Towing & Off-Road Capability
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2020 Volkswagen Golf Price
Trendline
Comfortline
Highline
Alltrack
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $35,750 |
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $36,190 |
| 1.8L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $36,590 |
Alltrack Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $39,990 |
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $40,490 |
| 1.8L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $40,990 |
GTI
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $47,190 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $46,190 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $46,690 |
Gti Tcr
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $51,490 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $51,490 |
R
R Final Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | $57,990 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | $57,990 |
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2020 Volkswagen Golf Specs
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2020 Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy
There are 8 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Golf
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf is the Trendline with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 1.4L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 5.4L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Volkswagen Golf that uses the most amount of fuel is the Gti Tcr with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 7.5L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Volkswagen Golf variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Volkswagen Golf | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.6 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.6 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.4 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.4 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.7 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Golf?
You should service your Golf at your authorised Volkswagen dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Golf's warranty.
2020 Volkswagen Golf Warranty
What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Golf?
The Volkswagen Golf offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Volkswagen Golf FAQs
The cheapest Volkswagen Golf is the Trendline that starts from $24,990.
The most expensive Volkswagen Golf is the R Final Edition that starts from $57,990.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Golf is offered by the GTI which can tow 1600 kg
The largest Volkswagen Golf is the Alltrack which measures 1799mm wide, 4578mm in length and sits 1496mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Golf is the R 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 R which weighs 2110 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Golf may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Unleaded.