Volkswagen Golf Life (2021) price & specs

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Overview

The 2021 Volkswagen Golf Life is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 1st March 2021. The Volkswagen Golf is regarded as a small Car built in Germany with prices starting at $36,250 before on-road costs.

This Volkswagen Golf is powered by a 1.4L 4-cylinder engine that has 110 kW of power (at 5000 rpm) and 250 Nm of torque (at 1500 rpm) via an Eight-speed Automatic transmission. Volkswagen claims the Golf Life uses 5.9L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 135g of CO₂. It has a 50L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 847km per full tank

The Volkswagen Golf measures 1498mm (59.0 inches) in height, 4633mm (182.4 inches) in length, 1789mm (70.4 inches) in width with a 2669mm (105.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1401kg (3088.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The Golf Life comes standard with 225/45 R17 front tyres and 225/45 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 60 month, unlimited km warranty.

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Power to Weight

78.52 - 125.09 kW/t

63.49 kW/t

159.13 kW/t

Boot Space

381 - 611 litres

208 litres

611 litres

Fuel Efficiency

5.8 - 7 L/100km

1.1 L/100km

9.2 L/100km

Vehicle Range

714 - 862 km

534 km

1,324 km

Price

$32,890 - $57,515

$24,794

$75,260

Warranty (Years)

5 years

7 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

Service Interval

12 months

6 months

12 months

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Braked Towing Capacity

1,500 kg

1,100 kg

1,500 kg

Ground Clearance Unladen

134 mm

101 mm

165 mm

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Dimensions

4,633 mm

1,789 mm

1,498 mm

Specification	Measurement
Overall Length	4,633 mm
Overall Width	1,789 mm
Overall Height	1,498 mm
Wheelbase	2,669 mm

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Sales Data

20242,929Total Sales

20253,047Total Sales

20261,636YTD Sales

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1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Wagon, Petrol, FWD

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12v power outlet

Location front: yes

Cruise control

Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes

Stop/go function: Stop & Go

Mobile Integration

Android Auto: yes

Android number of months subscription: Unlimited

Android wireless connection: yes

Apple CarPlay: yes

Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited

Apple wireless connection: yes

MirrorLink: yes

Mirrorlink wireless connection: yes

Navigational systems

Controls: Touch Screen

Information type: 3D, Voice

Screen size: 8 in

Traffic info months of subscription: 0

Parking distance system

Location front: yes

Type: Sensor

Location rear: yes

Type: Camera, Sensor

Location side: yes

Type: Sensor

Smart card / smart key

Includes keyless entry: yes

Includes keyless start: yes

USB charging port

Location front: yes

Number: 2

Location rear: yes

Number: 2

Vanity mirror

Location driver: yes

Illuminated: yes

Location passenger: yes

Illuminated: yes

Voice activating system

Virtual assistant: Other

Compressor

Compressor: Turbo

Number of: 1

Electrical system

Voltage: 12 V

Emission control level

CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 116 g/km

CO2 level - g/km combined: 135 g/km

CO2 level - g/km urban: 167 g/km

Standard met: EU6

Engine

Configuration: In-Line

Cc: 1,395 cc

Liters: 1.4 L

Number of cylinders: 4

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Fuel

Fuel type: Premium Unleaded

Fuel type octane no.: 95

Generic primary fuel type: Petrol

Minimum fuel octane number: 95

Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded

System

Injection/carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection

Tanks

Type main: yes

Capacity: 50 L

Computer

Average fuel consumption: yes

Display screen

Location Dashboard centre 1: yes

Screen size: 10 in

Touch screen: yes

Instrument cluster

Reconfigurable: yes

Fuel consumption

Standard ADR 81/02: yes

Combined: 5.9 L/100km

Country/highway: 5.1 L/100km

Calculated vehicle range: 847 km

Combined: 16.9 km/L

Country/highway: 19.6 km/L

Urban: 13.7 km/L

Urban: 7.3 L/100km

Power

Maximum power hp/PS: 150 hp/PS

Maximum power kW: 110 kW

Maximum torque Nm: 250 Nm

Measurement standard: EEC

Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary

Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,000 rpm

Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,500 rpm

Drive

Driven wheels: Front

Limited slip differential

Location front: yes

Type: Electronic

Transmission

Gearchange paddles: yes

Manual mode: yes

Shift lever location: Steering Wheel

Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode

Number of speeds: 8

Transmission type: Automatic

Disc brakes

Number of: 4

Number of ventilated discs: 2

Power steering

Vehicle speed proportional: yes

Wheel

Height adjustment: yes

Multi-function: yes

Telescopic adjustment: yes

Type: Leather Covered

Suspension

Location front: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Strut

Location rear: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Multi-Link

Tires

Location front: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire load index: 91

Tire profile: 45

Tire speed rating: W

Tire width: 225 mm

Location rear: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire load index: 91

Tire profile: 45

Tire speed rating: W

Tire width: 225 mm

Wheels

Location front: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 17 in

Rim width: 7.5 in

Location rear: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 17 in

Rim width: 7.5 in

Body style

Body type: Wagon

Local number of doors: 5

Number of doors: 5

Platform code: MQB-evo

Wheelbase type: Short

Local body type: Wagon

Cargo capacity

Measurement standard: VDA

Rear seat down: 1,642 L

Rear seat up; to lower window: 611 L

External dimensions

Front track: 1,533 mm

Overall height: 1,498 mm

Overall length: 4,633 mm

Overall width: 1,789 mm

Rear track: 1,503 mm

Wheelbase: 2,669 mm

Internal dimensions

Headroom front: 1,020 mm

Doors

Location driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location rear driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location rear passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Rear door

Type: Lifting Gate

Headlight control

Dusk sensor: yes

Height adjustment: Automatic

Headlights

Bulb type (high beam): LED

Bulb type (low beam): LED

Lens type: Complex Surface

LED lights

Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights

Paint

Type gloss: yes

Door mirrors/cameras

Location driver: yes

Color: Painted

Heated: yes

Indicator lights: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Location passenger: yes

Color: Painted

Heated: yes

Indicator lights: yes

Tilting for reversing: Automatic

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Power windows

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Rear view mirror/camera

Auto-dimming: yes

Rear window

Type: Fixed

Wipers: Intermittent

Windshield wipers

Intermittent wipe: Automatic

Rain sensor: yes

Weights

Gross trailer weight braked: 1,500 kg

Gross trailer weight unbraked: 690 kg

Published kerb weight: 1,401 kg

Tare weight: 1,371 kg

Trailer noseweight: 80 kg

Connection to ext.entertainment devices

Total number of USB connections front: 2

USB connection front: yes

Remote audio controls

Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

Speakers

Number of: 7

System

Radio: AM, FM

Touch screen: yes

Cover/rear parcel shelf

Type: Flexible

Airbags

Number of: 8

Anti collision system

Activates brake lights: yes

Activates seat belts: yes

Automatic emergency braking: yes

Brakes at low speed: Front and Rear

Driver monitor: yes

Emergency driver intervention inc park: yes

Emergency driver intervention system: yes

Minimum speed to activate (kph): 0 km/h

Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes

Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes

Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes

Visual/acoustic warning: yes

Autonomous drive

Active lane control: yes

Level: 2 - Partial Automation

Crash test results

Standard: ANCAP, Euro NCAP

ANCAP adult occupant score: 95

ANCAP child occupant score: 89

ANCAP overall: 5

ANCAP pedestrian score: 76

ANCAP safety assist score: 80

Euro NCAP adult occupant score: 95

Euro NCAP child occupant score: 89

Euro NCAP overall: 5

Euro NCAP pedestrian score: 76

Euro NCAP safety assist score: 78

ANCAP date tested: 1 Jan 2021

ANCAP rating year: 2019

ANCAP version tested: Golf 1.5 litre petrol Comfortline LHD 5 door hatch

Euro NCAP date tested: 18 Dec 2019

Euro NCAP version tested: VW Golf 1.5 petrol Comfortline 5-door HA LHD

Front airbag

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Front seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Head restraints

Location front seats: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Number: 3

Lane departure warning

Activates steering: yes

Overtaking sensor

Active without turn signal: yes

Includes collision avoidance: yes

Rear cross traffic collision avoidance

Type: Radar

Rear seat belts

Seat position center: yes

Type: 3-Point

Seat position driver: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Side airbag

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Side curtain airbag

Location: Front and Rear

Front seat

Location driver: yes

Height type: Manual

Lumbar type: Manual

Reach type: Manual

Reclining type: Manual

Type: Bucket

Location passenger: yes

Height type: Manual

Lumbar type: Manual

Reach type: Manual

Reclining type: Manual

Type: Bucket

Rear seats

Facing direction front: yes

Folding: Asymmetrical

Seating capacity: 3

Ski hatch: yes

Type: Bench

Seat upholstery

Additional seat material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour

Main seat material: Cloth

Seating

Seating capacity: 5

Seating configuration: 2+3

Cup holders

Location front seats: yes

Air conditioning

Air conditioning type: Auto

Climate control number of zones: 3

Rear control for climate control: yes

System

Touch screen controls: yes

Power locks

Operation: Card Key

Intermediate service

Distance: 15,000 km

Period (mths): 12 months

Anti-corrosion

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 144 months

Powertrain - OEM

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 months

Powertrain - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 months

Roadside assistance

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 12 months

Whole vehicle - OEM

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 months

Whole vehicle - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 months

† Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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