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    2026 Volkswagen Golf

    New from

    $38,690 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.3 - 8.3 L / 100km

    About the Volkswagen Golf

    Last updated Dec 04, 2025

    The new Volkswagen Golf is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $38,690 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Life variant and topping out at $70,990 for the R.

    There are 4 variants of the Golf available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2025.

    Engine options include 1.4L turbo (110kW/250Nm) and 2.0L turbo (195kW/370Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2026 Golf is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    78.07 - 154.09 kW/t
    76.02 kW/t
    179.27 kW/t
    Boot Space
    341 - 374 litres
    282 litres
    620 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.3 - 8.3 L/100km
    0.4 L/100km
    8.3 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    663 - 794 km
    646 km
    10,000 km
    Price
    $38,690 - $70,990
    $38,690
    $107,800
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year
    1 year
    3 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,810 - 2,030 kg
    1,810 kg
    2,150 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,500 - 1,600 kg
    1,500 kg
    1,700 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    134 mm
    104 mm
    134 mm

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    2026 Volkswagen Golf Price

    Life

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$38,690
    1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$43,690

    R-Line

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$47,990

    GTI

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$58,990

    R

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4$70,990
    *excl. on-roads

    All Volkswagen Golf Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2026$38,690$70,990
    2025$38,690$72,490
    2024$39,190$77,490
    2023$34,690$77,490
    2022$29,550$68,990
    *excl. on-roads
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    2026 Volkswagen Golf Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Volkswagen Golf

    Life

    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Digital Radio
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
      • Total Number Of Front Usb Connections: 2
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: Mqb-evo
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 78.07
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Ambient Lighting Colour Selection
      • Ambient Lighting Wrap Around
      • Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Embedded Infotainment Ui Num Of Months Online Services: Unlimited
      • Front Usb Charging Port Location: Front
      • Mobile Integration Android Auto
      • Mobile Integration Android Number Of Months Subscription: Unlimited
      • Mobile Integration Android Wireless Connection
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Mobile Integration Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: Unlimited
      • Mobile Integration Apple Wireless Connection
      • Mobile Integration Mirrorlink
      • Mobile Integration Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: Unlimited
      • Mobile Integration Mirrorlink Wireless Connection
      • Number Of Front Usb Charging Port: 2
      • Number Of Rear Usb Charging Port: 2
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Semi-automatic Park & Perpendicular
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
      • Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Rear Usb Charging Port Location: Rear
      • Remote Services Driving History Analysis
      • Remote Services Find My Car
      • Remote Services Number Of Months Subscription Included: 60
      • Remote Services Vehicle Diagnostics
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Telematics Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1230
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 374
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 36.4
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1018
      • Front Track (mm): 1533
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 134
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.1
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.1
      • Overall Height (mm): 1480
      • Overall Length (mm): 4282
      • Overall Width (mm): 1789
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 968
      • Rear Track (mm): 1503
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11100
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2631
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 50
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Orientation: Fixed
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 10.30
      • Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 10.20
      • Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
      • Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Synthetic Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: Blue
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 794
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 15.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 19.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 12.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.3
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 150
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 110
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 250
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Activates Seat Belts
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Emergency Driver Intervention Inc Park
      • Anti Collision System Emergency Driver Intervention System
      • Anti Collision System Includes Junction Turning
      • Anti Collision System Operates Above 50 Km/h
      • Anti Collision System Operates Below 50 Km/h
      • Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Autonomous Drive Active Lane Control
      • Autonomous Drive Highway Assist
      • Autonomous Drive Level: 2 - Partial Automation
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant Score: 88.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Child Occupant Score: 87.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20231001
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian Score: 74.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Rating Expiry Date: 20251231
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Rating Year: 2022
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Safety Assist Score: 76.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: Golf 1.5 Litre Petrol Comfortline Lhd 5 Door Hatch
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
      • Number Of Airbags: 9
      • Overtaking Sensor Active Without Turn Signal
      • Overtaking Sensor Includes Collision Avoidance
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Engine Heater
      • Ventilation System Touch Screen Controls
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 60
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 12
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 60
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 60
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 60
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 690
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1810
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1409
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1345
      • Trailer Noseweight (kg): 80
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

    R-Line

    Adds to Life:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 7
    • Convenience
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Steering
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 12.90
      • Voice Activating System Virtual Assistant: Other
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 143
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Electrical System Voltage: 12
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
      • Engine (l): 1.4
      • Engine (cc): 1395
      • Engine Code: Djka
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Compressors: 1
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 12.90
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Fog Light Function
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Integrated
      • Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Driver Front Seat Ventilated
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Ski Hatch
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Steering
      • Heated Steering Wheel
      • Power Steering Variable Rack
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Limited Slip Differential Front Location: Front
      • Limited Slip Differential Front Type: Electronic
      • Transmission Code: Aq300
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 8
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 3
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Visibility
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Front Wheels Two Tone
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Two Tone
    Removes from Life:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 10.30
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Synthetic Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Ventilation
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W

    GTI

    Adds to R-Line:
    • Audio
      • Speaker Subwoofer
    • Body exterior
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
    • Brakes
      • Disc Brakes Painted Calipers
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 129.4
    • Convenience
      • Driver Modes Includes Suspension
      • Illuminated Entry System Logo Projection
      • Parking Assistance Rear Automatic Braking Whilst
    • Dimensions
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 39.4
      • Front Track (mm): 1537
      • Overall Height (mm): 1472
      • Overall Length (mm): 4289
      • Rear Track (mm): 1515
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12000
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 163
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1984
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Synthetic Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Paint
      • Type: Pearl
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 694
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 16.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.6
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.2
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.9
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 265
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 195
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 370
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1600
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Climate Controlled
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Climate Controlled
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Suspension
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
    • Transmission
      • Differential Lock Front Location: Front
      • Transmission Code: Dq381
      • Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (dct)
      • Transmission Manual Sequential
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1600
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1930
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1507
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1448
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Cm: 8.0
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 92
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Cm: 8.0
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 92
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Removes from R-Line:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 78.07
    • Dimensions
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 36.4
      • Front Track (mm): 1533
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 134
      • Overall Height (mm): 1480
      • Overall Length (mm): 4282
      • Rear Track (mm): 1503
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11100
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 143
      • Engine (l): 1.4
      • Engine (cc): 1395
      • Engine Code: Djka
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Fog Light Function
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 794
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 15.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 19.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 12.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.3
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 150
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 110
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 250
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Ventilated
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering
      • Heated Steering Wheel
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Code: Aq300
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 8
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 690
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1810
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1409
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1345
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

    R

    Adds to GTI:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 10
      • Speaker Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • System System Power (w): 480
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 154.09
    • Convenience
      • Facial Gesture Control Location: Front
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Iso
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1197
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 341
      • Front Track (mm): 1541
      • Overall Height (mm): 1467
      • Overall Length (mm): 4296
      • Rear Track (mm): 1516
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2630
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 190
      • Engine Code: Dsfe
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 55
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 98
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
    • Instrumentation
      • Instrument Cluster Head Up Display: Panel
    • Interior trim
      • Door Sill Protector Illuminated
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Carbon Fibre Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre Look
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Active High Beam
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
      • Headlight Control Fog Light Function
      • Headlight Control Matrix
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 663
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 9.4
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.3
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.6
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 333
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 245
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 420
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2100
    • Safety
      • Autonomous Drive City
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Ventilated
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Ventilated
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
    • Steering
      • Heated Steering Wheel
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-time
      • Drive Selection: Automatic
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Chrome
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Chrome
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2030
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1590
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1517
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Diamond Cut
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Rear Wheels Diamond Cut
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
    Removes from GTI:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 7
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 129.4
    • Convenience
      • Ambient Lighting Wrap Around
      • Mobile Integration Android Number Of Months Subscription: Unlimited
      • Mobile Integration Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: Unlimited
      • Mobile Integration Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: Unlimited
      • Mobile Integration Mirrorlink Wireless Connection
      • Parking Assistance Rear Automatic Braking Whilst
      • Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor
      • Voice Activating System Virtual Assistant: Other
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1230
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 374
      • Front Track (mm): 1537
      • Overall Height (mm): 1472
      • Overall Length (mm): 4289
      • Rear Track (mm): 1515
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2631
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 163
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 50
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Synthetic Leather
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 694
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 16.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.6
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.2
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.9
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 265
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 195
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 370
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1600
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Climate Controlled
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Climate Controlled
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Transmission
      • Differential Lock Front Location: Front
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1600
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1930
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1507
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1448
      • Trailer Noseweight (kg): 80
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Cm: 8.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 92
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 92
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    2026 Volkswagen Golf Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20261500Kg1600Kg
    20251500Kg1600Kg
    20241500Kg1600Kg
    20231500Kg1600Kg
    20221500Kg1600Kg
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    2026 Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Golf

    The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf is the Life with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.4L Turbo and uses 6.3L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Volkswagen Golf that uses the most amount of fuel is the R with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo and uses 8.3L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Volkswagen GolfFuel TypeCombined
    1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.3 L/100km
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    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.

    2026 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 Life that starts from $38,690.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Golf is the R that starts from $70,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Golf is offered by the GTI which can tow 1600 kg

    The largest Volkswagen Golf is the Life which measures 1789mm wide, 4282mm in length and sits 1480mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Golf is the R which has 245kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo engine.

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

    The heaviest Volkswagen Golf is the R which weighs 2030 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Golf uses Premium Unleaded.