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    2021 Volkswagen Golf

    The new Volkswagen Golf is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $29,350 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $53,100 for the GTI.

    There are 4 variants of the Golf available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2021.

    Engine options include 1.4L turbo petrol direct injection (110kW/250Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (180kW/370Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic, 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2021 Golf is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Retail Price

    $29,350 - $53,100

    Transmission

    6-speed manual, 7-speed Auto (DCT), or 8-speed auto

    Driven Wheels

    Front

    Fuel Type

    Premium Unleaded

    Body Types

    Hatchback or Station Wagon

    Powertrain Type

    Front-wheel Drive

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    Retail Price

    $29,350 - $53,100

    Transmission

    6-speed manual, 7-speed Auto (DCT), or 8-speed auto

    Driven Wheels

    Front

    Fuel Type

    Premium Unleaded

    Body Types

    Hatchback or Station Wagon

    Powertrain Type

    Front-wheel Drive

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    2021 Volkswagen Golf

    Available Variants

    The Volkswagen Golf comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being GTI.

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    Power to Weight
    78.52 - 125.09 kW/t
    66.45 kW/t
    189.6 kW/t
    Boot Space
    381 - 611 litres
    260 litres
    611 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.8 - 7 L/100km
    1.6 L/100km
    9.2 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    714 - 862 km
    573 km
    1,098 km
    Price
    $29,350 - $53,100
    $29,350
    $94,920
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year
    1 year
    3 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,500 kg
    1,300 kg
    1,800 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    134 mm
    104 mm
    165 mm
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    Volkswagen Golf

    Dimensions

    4,284 mm
    1,789 mm
    1,456 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,284 mm
    Overall Width1,789 mm
    Overall Height1,456 mm
    Wheelbase2,636 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 $29,350.

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    The most expensive Volkswagen Golf is the GTI that starts from $53,100.

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    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Golf is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Life, R-Line and GTI.

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    The largest Volkswagen Golf is the Base which measures 1789mm wide, 4633mm in length and sits 1498mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Golf is the GTI which has 180kW 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 GTI which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Golf uses Premium Unleaded.

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