Volkswagen Golf Review, For Sale, Colours, Interior & Models in Australia

Year	Body Type	Specs	Price from	Price to
2025	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO	Price from: $38,690	Price to: $72,490
2024	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO	Price from: $34,540	Price to: $82,280
2023	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L — 7 SP AUTO	Price from: $31,460	Price to: $81,510
2023	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 2.0L — 7 SP AUTO	Price from: $33,330	Price to: $75,680
2022	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO	Price from: $28,710	Price to: $70,840
2022	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO	Price from: $30,140	Price to: $73,920
2021	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO	Price from: $19,470	Price to: $64,570
2021	Body Type: SUV	Specs: 1.8L PULP 6 SP AUTO	Price from: $25,960	Price to: $32,670
2021	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO	Price from: $20,900	Price to: $67,430

Volkswagen Golf Colours

All the usual colours are available this time around with the Golf looking its best in a metallic paintjob. Typically, though, VW charges extra for a metallic colour, unless you're buying a GTI. Even then, the really premium metallic finishes on the GTI will still cost extra. Top speed for 1.4L models is 215km/h while the GTI is limited to 250km/h.

Annemones Blue Metallic

Crystal Ice Blue Metallic

Dolphin Grey Metallic

Grenadilla Black Metallic

Oyster Silver Metallic

Volkswagen Golf FAQs

Should I service my 2019 VW Golf GTI before trading it in?

The answer to this question depends entirely on one thing: Are you trading the vehicle in on a new car or selling it privately?

If it’s the former, then the trade-in value won’t be too much different regardless of whether it’s had its 100,000km service or not. Dealerships can service a car for a lot less money than they charge you to do it. But if you’re selling privately, the car will be a lot more attractive to a private buyer if the cost of this major service has already been taken care of.

What engine oil should I use in a 2014 Volkswagen Golf VII wagon?

The trade recommends a fully synthetic oil for either the diesel or petrol engines of the Golf Mk 7. The correct grade and specification is 5W30 which will give you maximum engine protection and performance.

The other engine-oil recommendation for this car is to not skimp on checking the oil level with the dipstick. These engines – in particular the 2.0-litre petrol unit – are designed to sip a little oil between changes, so don't be caught out with too little oil in the sump as that can cause catastrophic damage to the engine. The engine does this because it's a low-friction design, but the small amount of oil you'll use will be more than offset by the fuel savings engines designs like this can deliver.

Make it a habit to check the oil level every Saturday morning; it's a simple thing to do and something that we all once had to do in the old days when most engines burned a little oil.

What is the ideal fuel type and tyre pressure for a Golf 118TSI Comfortline

Your recommended tyre pressures can vary a bit depending on what size wheel and tyre combination is fitted to your car. But broadly speaking, you should be looking at something like 30 or 32 psi front and rear as a good starting point. If you're moving heavy loads or driving at freeway speeds in mid-summer, a little more inflation pressure might be a good idea.

As for recommended fuel, the best advice would be to stop using ethanol-blended (E10) fuel right away. That's because there's a fair bit of confusion on the subject as it relates to Volkswagen models. The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries tells us that all post-1986 VWs with fuel-injected engines are fine with E10. The NSW government website, however, says that E10 should not be used in VWs. Some VW owners have also been told by VW head office that E10 fuel is not suitable for their cars.

So it's confusing, but if in doubt, stick with the safe option which, for your car, would be non-ethanol fuel with an octane rating of 95 or more.

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Volkswagen Golf Accessories

The base Life grade includes auto headlights, a 10.4 inch info-screen, a digital instrument display, wireless charging, single-zone climate, 17-inch alloys, digital radio, keyless entry, a reversing camera and a leather-trimmed steering wheel. The next step up is the Style which adds 18-inch alloys, a 12.9 inch info screen, LED headlights, embedded sat-nav, ambient lighting, a 14-way power adjustable driver’s seat with memory function, tinted glass and some splashes of exterior chrome. Next is the R-Line which gets a specific 18-inch rim, selectable drive modes, adaptive steering borrowed from the GTI, leather trim and heated and ventilated sports seats. The GTI adds its own 2.0L engine, specific transmission, adaptive suspension, 19-inch alloys, a raft of GTI styling items and trim pieces, fog lights, tartan cloth trim and an expanded version of the car’s self-parking functionality.

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Volkswagen Golf Interior

Clean and classy is the order of the day here. There's no gimmickry and the Golf's interior is a calm, soothing place to be. VW has made some changes to the ergonomics with real buttons on the steering wheel (versus the old touch-activated type of the previous model). The configurable, animated dashboard is as good as they get. You can clearly see and feel stablemate Audi's influence here.

Volkswagen Golf Dimensions

The dimensions of the Volkswagen Golf Hatchback vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year	Body Type	Height x Width x Length	Ground Clearance
2025	Body Type: Hatchback	Height x Width x Length: 1458x1789x4290 mm	Ground Clearance: —
2024	Body Type: Hatchback	Height x Width x Length: 1458x1789x4290 mm	Ground Clearance: —
2023	Body Type: Hatchback	Height x Width x Length: 1458x1789x4290 mm	Ground Clearance: —
2023	Body Type: Wagon	Height x Width x Length: 1466x1789x4644 mm	Ground Clearance: —
2022	Body Type: Hatchback	Height x Width x Length: 1458x1789x4290 mm	Ground Clearance: —
2022	Body Type: Wagon	Height x Width x Length: 1466x1789x4644 mm	Ground Clearance: —
2021	Body Type: SUV	Height x Width x Length: 1496x1799x4578 mm	Ground Clearance: 175 mm
2021	Body Type: Wagon	Height x Width x Length: 1466x1789x4644 mm	Ground Clearance: —
2021	Body Type: Hatchback	Height x Width x Length: 1442x1799x4268 mm	Ground Clearance: —

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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Volkswagen Golf Engine

Perky, fizzy four-cylinder engines have characterised the VW Golf for the last two decades. Nothing has changed this time, either, and both Golf engines are efficient and entertaining to use. Every Golf is now a two-pedal car and there's no manual gearbox option.

Volkswagen Golf Fuel consumption

The Volkswagen Golf is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by PULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 5.8L/100km for Hatchback

Year	Body Type	Fuel Consumption*	Engine	Fuel Type	Transmission
2025	Body Type: Hatchback	Fuel Consumption: 5.8L/100km	Engine: 1.4L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 8 SP AUTO
2025	Body Type: Hatchback	Fuel Consumption: 7.2L/100km	Engine: 2.0L	Fuel Type: —	Transmission: 7 SP AUTO
2024	Body Type: Hatchback	Fuel Consumption: 5.8L/100km	Engine: 1.4L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 8 SP AUTO
2024	Body Type: Hatchback	Fuel Consumption: 7.2L/100km	Engine: 2.0L	Fuel Type: —	Transmission: 7 SP AUTO
2023	Body Type: Hatchback	Fuel Consumption: 5.8L/100km	Engine: 1.4L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 8 SP AUTO
2023	Body Type: Hatchback	Fuel Consumption: 5.8L/100km	Engine: 1.4L	Fuel Type: —	Transmission: 8 SP AUTO
2023	Body Type: Wagon	Fuel Consumption: 5.9L/100km	Engine: 1.4L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 8 SP AUTO
2023	Body Type: Wagon	Fuel Consumption: 5.9L/100km	Engine: 1.4L	Fuel Type: —	Transmission: 8 SP AUTO
2022	Body Type: Hatchback	Fuel Consumption: 5.8L/100km	Engine: 1.4L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 8 SP AUTO
2022	Body Type: Wagon	Fuel Consumption: 5.9L/100km	Engine: 1.4L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 8 SP AUTO
2021	Body Type: SUV	Fuel Consumption: 6.8L/100km	Engine: 1.8L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2021	Body Type: Wagon	Fuel Consumption: 5.9L/100km	Engine: 1.4L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 8 SP AUTO
2021	Body Type: Hatchback	Fuel Consumption: 6.0L/100km	Engine: 1.4L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 6 SP MAN

*Combined fuel consumption

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Volkswagen Golf Wheel Size

The Volkswagen Golf has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 225x40 R18 for Hatchback in 2025 with a wheel size that spans from 7.5x18 inches.

Year	Body Type	Front Tyre Size	Front Rim	Rear Rim
2025	Body Type: Hatchback	Front Tyre Size: 225x40 R18	Front Rim: 7.5x18 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x18 in
2024	Body Type: Hatchback	Front Tyre Size: 225x40 R18	Front Rim: 7.5x18 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x18 in
2023	Body Type: Hatchback	Front Tyre Size: 225x40 R18	Front Rim: 7.5x18 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x18 in
2023	Body Type: Wagon	Front Tyre Size: 235x35 R19	Front Rim: 8x19 in	Rear Rim: 8x19 in
2022	Body Type: Hatchback	Front Tyre Size: 225x40 R18	Front Rim: —	Rear Rim: —
2022	Body Type: Wagon	Front Tyre Size: 235x35 R19	Front Rim: 8x19 in	Rear Rim: 8x19 in
2021	Body Type: SUV	Front Tyre Size: 205x55 R17	Front Rim: 7x17 in	Rear Rim: 7x17 in
2021	Body Type: Wagon	Front Tyre Size: 235x35 R19	Front Rim: 8x19 in	Rear Rim: 8x19 in
2021	Body Type: Hatchback	Front Tyre Size: 225x40 R18	Front Rim: 7.5x18 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x18 in

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Volkswagen Golf Boot Space

Fold the rear seat down and the Golf becomes a small cargo van just like any other hatchback. But even with the rear seat in place, there's still 374 litres of cargo space and the seat splits 60/40 and features a ski-port. The loading lip is comfortably low thanks to the non-SUV stance of the Golf.

Volkswagen Golf Range

Because it's a relative fuel sipper, the Golf's 50-litre fuel tank isn't the problem it might be. The 1.4 litre variants should be able to cover 700km between fills, and the GTI with its bigger engine should also stretch to 600km pretty easily. Just be aware you'll need 95-RON premium fuel to fill up.

Volkswagen Golf Towing Capacity

The Volkswagen Golf has maximum towing capacity of 1600kg for the latest model available.

Year	Body Type	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2025	Body Type: Hatchback	Braked Capacity from: 1500kg	Braked Capacity to: 1600kg
2024	Body Type: Hatchback	Braked Capacity from: 0kg	Braked Capacity to: 1600kg
2023	Body Type: Hatchback	Braked Capacity from: 0kg	Braked Capacity to: 1600kg
2023	Body Type: Wagon	Braked Capacity from: 1500kg	Braked Capacity to: 1500kg
2022	Body Type: Hatchback	Braked Capacity from: 1500kg	Braked Capacity to: 1600kg
2022	Body Type: Wagon	Braked Capacity from: 1500kg	Braked Capacity to: 1500kg
2021	Body Type: SUV	Braked Capacity from: 1500kg	Braked Capacity to: 1500kg
2021	Body Type: Wagon	Braked Capacity from: 0kg	Braked Capacity to: 1500kg
2021	Body Type: Hatchback	Braked Capacity from: 0kg	Braked Capacity to: 1600kg

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Volkswagen Golf Seats

You'll pay extra for electrical adjustment of the Golf's seats on some models that can be optioned that way. Some can't. The front seats are comfy and large enough for big folk and the rear seat is also good apart form a relative lack of knee-room compared with the headroom on offer. The rear seat splits 60/40 and there's also a ski-port that houses a pair of cup-holders when the centre-rear seat is not in use.

Volkswagen Golf Speed

While the Golf is not about outright speed in its more sedate specifications, it's easily capable of getting to 100km/h in under 10 seconds. The GTI is, obviously, much faster and the factory claims 5.9 seconds for the 0 to 100 dash. It's believable.

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Volkswagen Golf Review, For Sale, Colours, Interior & Models in Australia

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