Volkswagen Golf 2009

FROM

$2,860

The 2009 Volkswagen Golf range of configurations is currently priced from $1,799.

Our most recent review of the 2009 Volkswagen Golf resulted in a score of 6 out of 10 for that particular example.

Carsguide Contributing Journalist Graham Smith had this to say at the time: Smithy saysDriving a European car is appealing but be aware of the troubles affecting the Golf.

You can read the full review here.

This is what Graham Smith liked most about this particular version of the Volkswagen Golf: Roomy, functional cabin, Good road manners, Pleasant styling

The 2009 Volkswagen Golf carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1200 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.

The Volkswagen Golf is also known as Volkswagen Rabbit, Volkswagen Caribe in markets outside Australia.

8.2L/100km (combined)

Hatchback

5 Speed Manual

Premium Unleaded Petrol

2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976

Volkswagen Golf 2009 Pricing & Specs

The Volkswagen Golf 2009 prices range from $2,860 for the basic trim level Hatchback 1.6 Edition to $11,660 for the top of the range Hatchback R32.

$8,826

Based on 55 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.

LOWEST PRICE

$1,799

HIGHEST PRICE

$17,990

Volkswagen Golf Model	Body Type	Specs	Price from	Price to
1.6 Edition	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 1.6L PULP 5 SP MAN	Price From: $2,860	Price To: $4,950
1.9 TDI Edition	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 1.9L Diesel 6 SP MAN	Price From: $3,190	Price To: $5,390
2.0 FSI Pacific	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L PULP 6 SP AUTO	Price From: $3,410	Price To: $5,720
GT Sport TSI	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 1.4L PULP 6 SP AUTO	Price From: $4,070	Price To: $6,490

Volkswagen Golf Model

Body Type

Specs

Price from

Price to

1.6 Edition

Body Type: Hatchback

Specs: 1.6L PULP 5 SP MAN

Specs: 1.9L Diesel 6 SP MAN

Specs: 2.0L PULP 6 SP AUTO

Specs: 1.4L PULP 6 SP AUTO

Price From: $4,070

Price To: $6,490

Volkswagen Golf 2009 FAQs

My 2009 Volkswagen Golf is becoming expensive to repair, should I sell it?

This engine was a great thing to drive with superb fuel economy and plenty of performance. Unfortunately, it was also overly complex and prone to failures like the one yours has experienced. Because the car is so far out of warranty, you can probably forget about Volkswagen helping with the cost of repairs. But I’d still give its customer service department a call and state my case on the basis that 136,000km is hardly the expectation for a modern engine in terms of longevity, along with the fact that this engine has a rich history of failures exactly like yours.

If you can organise to have part of the cost taken car of by VW, then maybe it would be worth repairing the car. Beyond that, however, you’d be spending almost $6500 on a car that, even in working order, is worth something like $8000 or $9000. It doesn’t realty add up at that point, does it? Even then, you might find that other parts of the engine (like the turbocharger or supercharger or the complex system of intake plumbing that allows it all to work) might be next to go bang.

Will Volkswagen '09 Golf under warranty?

Your car is now nine years old, which makes it difficult to claim on VW, but it has only done 70,000 km, so that’s in your favour. If a VW dealer had been servicing it I would attempt to convince VW to cover at least part of the cost of the replacement. Otherwise I think you will find it hard to get VW to cough up.

What's a good green car to buy?

Your best option would be the 1.4-litre turbo manual in the Mk 6. It’s more fuel-efficient than the base 1.6-litre engine in the Mark 5, and being the newer model there are less likely to be any issues with getting spares for it.

See all Volkswagen Golf 2009 FAQs

Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as bespoke advice. CarsGuide is not liable for the accuracy of any information provided in the answers.

Volkswagen Golf 2009 VS The Competition

See all Volkswagen Golf Comparisons

Volkswagen Golf 2009 Dimensions

Dimensions for the 2009 Volkswagen Golf are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1785mm x 1479mm and can vary on the basis of model.

Volkswagen Golf Model	Body Type	Height x Width x Length	Ground Clearance
103 TDI Comfortline	Body Type: Hatchback	Height x Width x Length: 1479x1785x4199 mm	Ground Clearance: 153 mm
118 TSI Comfortline	Body Type: Hatchback	Height x Width x Length: 1479x1785x4199 mm	Ground Clearance: 153 mm
77 TDI Trendline	Body Type: Hatchback	Height x Width x Length: 1479x1785x4199 mm	Ground Clearance: 153 mm
90 TSI Trendline	Body Type: Hatchback	Height x Width x Length: 1479x1785x4199 mm	Ground Clearance: 153 mm

See all Volkswagen Golf 2009 Dimensions

Volkswagen Golf 2009 Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption for the 2009 Volkswagen Golf is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Volkswagen Golf currently offers fuel consumption from 8.2L/100km.

Volkswagen Golf Model	Body Type	Specs	Fuel Consumption
1.6 Edition	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 1.6L PULP 6 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 8.2L/100km
1.9 TDI Edition	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 1.9L Diesel 6 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 5.8L/100km
1.9 TDI Edition	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 1.9L Diesel 6 SP MAN	Fuel Consumption: 5.5L/100km
2.0 FSI Pacific	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L PULP 6 SP MAN	Fuel Consumption: 8.5L/100km
2.0 FSI Pacific	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L PULP 6 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 8.0L/100km
GT Sport TSI	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 1.4L PULP 6 SP MAN	Fuel Consumption: 7.7L/100km
2.0 TDI Pacific	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L Diesel 6 SP MAN	Fuel Consumption: 5.7L/100km
2.0 TDI Pacific	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 6.1L/100km
GT Sport TDI	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L Diesel 6 SP MAN	Fuel Consumption: 6.6L/100km
GT Sport TDI	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 6.3L/100km
GTI	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L PULP 6 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 8.1L/100km
R32	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 3.2L PULP 6 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 9.8L/100km
R32	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 3.2L PULP 6 SP MAN	Fuel Consumption: 10.8L/100km
103 TDI Comfortline	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 5.6L/100km
118 TSI Comfortline	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 1.4L PULP 7 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 6.5L/100km
77 TDI Trendline	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 1.6L Diesel 7 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 5.1L/100km
118 TSI Comfortline	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 1.4L PULP 6 SP MAN	Fuel Consumption: 6.2L/100km
77 TDI Trendline	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 1.6L Diesel 5 SP MAN	Fuel Consumption: 4.9L/100km
90 TSI Trendline	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 1.4L PULP 6 SP MAN	Fuel Consumption: 6.4L/100km
GTI	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L PULP 6 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 7.6L/100km

See all Volkswagen Golf 2009 Pricing & Specs

Volkswagen Golf 2009 Wheel Size

Wheel size for the 2009 Volkswagen Golf will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models. The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.

Volkswagen Golf Model	Body Type	Front Tyre Size	Front Rim	Rear Rim
R32	Body Type: Hatchback	Front Tyre Size: 225x40 R18	Front Rim: 7.5x18 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x18 in
103 TDI Comfortline	Body Type: Hatchback	Front Tyre Size: 205x55 R16	Front Rim: 6.5x16 in	Rear Rim: 6.5x16 in
2.0 FSI Pacific	Body Type: Hatchback	Front Tyre Size: 205x55 R16	Front Rim: 6.5x16 in	Rear Rim: 6.5x16 in
2.0 TDI Pacific	Body Type: Hatchback	Front Tyre Size: 205x55 R16	Front Rim: 6.5x16 in	Rear Rim: 6.5x16 in

See all Volkswagen Golf 2009 Wheel Sizes

Volkswagen Golf 2009 Towing Capacity

The 2009 Volkswagen Golf has maximum towing capacity of 1300kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.

Volkswagen Golf Model	Body Type	Specs	Braked Capacity
R32	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 3.2L PULP 6 SP MAN	Braked Capacity: 0kg
103 TDI Comfortline	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 1300kg
2.0 FSI Pacific	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L PULP 6 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 1200kg
2.0 TDI Pacific	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 1200kg

See all Volkswagen Golf 2009 Towing Capacity

Reviews

Family
Family focused reviews and advice for everything family car related.
Adventure
Off-road for beginners and the experienced, plus camper trailers, caravans and motorhomes
Tradies
Utes, commercial vehicles and tow tests

Compare cars
We make it easy to compare design, practicality, value and more
Used cars
Buying used? Here's what to look out for and buy smart
Owner reviews
Your thoughts could drive you to more than just your next destination 🚗💬

Buying guides

Our experts pick the top models
- SUV
- Ute
- Hybrid
- Hatchback
- Electric
- Sedan
- Wagon
- Coupe
- People mover
- Convertible
- Commerical

Volkswagen Golf 2009

Volkswagen Golf 2009

Volkswagen Golf 2009 Reviews

Volkswagen Golf 2009 News

Volkswagen Golf 2009 Pricing & Specs

Volkswagen Golf 2009 FAQs

Volkswagen Golf 2009 VS The Competition

Volkswagen Golf 2009 Dimensions

Volkswagen Golf 2009 Fuel consumption

Volkswagen Golf 2009 Wheel Size

Volkswagen Golf 2009 Towing Capacity