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2021 Volkswagen Golf
New from
$29,350 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Not Available
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
5.8 - 7 L / 100km
About the 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.
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2021 Volkswagen Golf Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $33,550 |
| 1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $31,950 |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,350 |
Life
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $34,250 |
| 1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $36,250 |
R-Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $37,450 |
GTI
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $53,100 |
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2021 Volkswagen Golf Specs
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2021 Volkswagen Golf Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2021 Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Golf
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf is the Base with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.4L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 5.8L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Volkswagen Golf that uses the most amount of fuel is the GTI with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 7L 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, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.9 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.8 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.0 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Golf?
The Volkswagen Golf has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2021 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 Base that starts from $29,350.
The most expensive Volkswagen Golf is the GTI that starts from $53,100.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Golf is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Life, R-Line and GTI.
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.