Volkswagen Golf 2018

Volkswagen Golf Model	Body Type	Specs	Price from	Price to
R Grid Edition	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L PULP 6 SP MAN	Price From: $31,460	Price To: $38,720
R	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO	Price From: $32,560	Price To: $43,120
110 TDI Highline	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L Diesel 7 SP AUTO	Price From: $19,580	Price To: $27,500
110 TSI Highline	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 1.4L PULP 7 SP AUTO	Price From: $18,260	Price To: $28,050
R Grid Edition	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO	Price From: $31,460	Price To: $38,720
110 TSI Highline	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 1.4L PULP 7 SP AUTO	Price From: $18,260	Price To: $28,050
R	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO	Price From: $32,560	Price To: $43,120
110 TDI Highline	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 2.0L Diesel 7 SP AUTO	Price From: $19,580	Price To: $27,500
Alltrack 132 TSI	Body Type: SUV	Specs: 1.8L PULP 6 SP AUTO	Price From: $16,390	Price To: $21,670
Alltrack 135 TDI Premium	Body Type: SUV	Specs: 2.0L Diesel 7 SP AUTO	Price From: $18,810	Price To: $26,510
Alltrack 132 TSI Premium	Body Type: SUV	Specs: 1.8L PULP 6 SP AUTO	Price From: $18,590	Price To: $24,200

Volkswagen Golf 2018 FAQs

Volkswagen Golf 2016 or Hyundai i30 2018: Are they reliable?

A Golf with that mileage after just three or four years on the road is a bit of an anomaly. How has the car been used? Was it a delivery vehicle in a previous life? I’d be asking some tough questions and diving deep into the vehicle’s service history to find out how it’s been driven and serviced before taking the plunge, because that mileage is about double what I’d expect from this make and model.

The biggest potential reliability glitch with this car is the DSG transmission. While VW claimed that all the evils were fixed by the time the Golf 7 came out in 2013, experience suggests that there are still some examples of this gearbox giving trouble. Symptoms include a loss of drive, poor shift quality, shuddering on take-off and a gearbox that seemingly loses the plot on occasions.

And I’m afraid your alternative rings a few alarm bells as well. The Hyundai also uses a double-clutch style transmission and while it hasn’t suffered the litany of problems that the VW unit has caused over the years, it’s still a bit of an unknown quantity. Certainly, some customers seem to be unhappy with the unit in terms of its longevity and replacement clutch packs are not unknown.

Also, you seem to have a knack for finding cars with double the expected kilometres on board. I’d expect a 2018 i30 to be showing closer to 25,000km than the 50,000km on the one you’re considering. Cars with higher than expected mileage can be bargains, but you’ve really got to dig into their past to ensure they haven’t been abused or suffered from poor servicing.

Volkswagen Golf 2010: What's a good replacement car?

The Mazda3 and Holden Astra are both good alternative choices, but you could also consider a Toyota Corolla or Kia Rio or Cerato.

What's a good car for a mid-life crisis?

There’s clearly no point in talking sense to you, your head is in a complete muddle. You want a fix for your mid-life crisis, yet you talk about resale value, warranty, fixed-price servicing and boring stuff like that. You need to think about what it is you want from your “sporty-ish” car, do you want a performance car that will be thrilling to drive, or are you a park-and-poser and just want to look good when you stop at the café for a latte. The VW Golf GTi is a thrill-a-minute hot hatch; you like the i30N, and both would be good buys. Buy the Lux if you decide on the i30N. You could also think about a BMW M3, or an older Porsche Boxster. I wouldn’t suggest a Commodore SS or a Falcon XR6T ute, they’re a bit boring.

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Volkswagen Golf 2018 Dimensions

Dimensions for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1799mm x 1436mm and can vary on the basis of model.

Volkswagen Golf Model	Body Type	Height x Width x Length	Ground Clearance
110 TDI Highline	Body Type: Hatchback	Height x Width x Length: 1452x1799x4258 mm	Ground Clearance: 142 mm
110 TSI	Body Type: Hatchback	Height x Width x Length: 1452x1799x4258 mm	Ground Clearance: 142 mm
110 TSI Comfortline	Body Type: Hatchback	Height x Width x Length: 1452x1799x4258 mm	Ground Clearance: 142 mm
110 TSI Highline	Body Type: Hatchback	Height x Width x Length: 1452x1799x4258 mm	Ground Clearance: 142 mm
R	Body Type: Wagon	Height x Width x Length: 1447x1757x4580 mm	Ground Clearance: 142 mm
R Wolfsburg Edition	Body Type: Wagon	Height x Width x Length: 1447x1799x4596 mm	Ground Clearance: 142 mm
110 TDI Highline	Body Type: Wagon	Height x Width x Length: 1461x1799x4567 mm	Ground Clearance: 140 mm
110 TSI Comfortline	Body Type: Wagon	Height x Width x Length: 1461x1799x4567 mm	Ground Clearance: 140 mm
Alltrack 132 TSI	Body Type: SUV	Height x Width x Length: 1496x1799x4578 mm	Ground Clearance: 175 mm
Alltrack 132 TSI Premium	Body Type: SUV	Height x Width x Length: 1496x1799x4578 mm	Ground Clearance: 175 mm
Alltrack 135 TDI Premium	Body Type: SUV	Height x Width x Length: 1496x1799x4578 mm	Ground Clearance: 175 mm

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Volkswagen Golf 2018 Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption for the 2018 Volkswagen Golf is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Volkswagen Golf currently offers fuel consumption from 6.6L/100km.

Volkswagen Golf Model	Body Type	Specs	Fuel Consumption
GTI	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L PULP 6 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 6.6L/100km
R	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L PULP 6 SP MAN	Fuel Consumption: 7.2L/100km
R	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 8.0L/100km
110 TDI Highline	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L Diesel 7 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 4.9L/100km
110 TSI	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 1.4L PULP 7 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 5.4L/100km
GTI	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L PULP 6 SP MAN	Fuel Consumption: 6.7L/100km
110 TSI	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 1.4L PULP 6 SP MAN	Fuel Consumption: 5.7L/100km
GTI 40 Years	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L — 6 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 7.1L/100km
GTI Performance Edition 1	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L — 6 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 6.5L/100km
R Grid Edition	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 6.6L/100km
110 TSI Comfortline	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 1.4L PULP 7 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 5.6L/100km
R	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 8.0L/100km
110 TDI Highline	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 2.0L Diesel 7 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 5.0L/100km
R Wolfsburg Edition	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 7.2L/100km
110 TDI Highline	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 4.7L/100km
Alltrack 132 TSI	Body Type: SUV	Specs: 1.8L PULP 6 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 6.8L/100km
Alltrack 135 TDI Premium	Body Type: SUV	Specs: 2.0L Diesel 7 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 5.4L/100km

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Volkswagen Golf 2018 Wheel Size

Wheel size for the 2018 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
110 TDI Highline	Body Type: Hatchback	Front Tyre Size: 225x45 R17	Front Rim: 7x17 in	Rear Rim: 7x17 in
GTI	Body Type: Hatchback	Front Tyre Size: 225x40 R18	Front Rim: 7.5x18 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x18 in
GTI 40 Years	Body Type: Hatchback	Front Tyre Size: 225x35 R19	Front Rim: —	Rear Rim: —
GTI Original	Body Type: Hatchback	Front Tyre Size: 225x40 R18	Front Rim: 7.5x18 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x18 in
110 TDI Highline	Body Type: Wagon	Front Tyre Size: 225x45 R17	Front Rim: 7x17 in	Rear Rim: 7x17 in
R	Body Type: Wagon	Front Tyre Size: 235x35 R19	Front Rim: 8x19 in	Rear Rim: 8x19 in
R Grid Edition	Body Type: Wagon	Front Tyre Size: 235x35 R19	Front Rim: 8x19 in	Rear Rim: 8x19 in
R Wolfsburg Edition	Body Type: Wagon	Front Tyre Size: 225x40 R18	Front Rim: 7.5x18 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x18 in
Alltrack 135 TDI Premium	Body Type: SUV	Front Tyre Size: 205x55 R17	Front Rim: 7x17 in	Rear Rim: 7x17 in
Alltrack 132 TSI	Body Type: SUV	Front Tyre Size: 205x55 R17	Front Rim: 7x17 in	Rear Rim: 7x17 in
Alltrack 132 TSI Premium	Body Type: SUV	Front Tyre Size: 205x55 R17	Front Rim: 7x17 in	Rear Rim: 7x17 in

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Volkswagen Golf 2018 Towing Capacity

The 2018 Volkswagen Golf has maximum towing capacity of 2000kg. 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
110 TDI Highline	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L Diesel 7 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 1600kg
GTI	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 0kg
GTI 40 Years	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L — 6 SP MAN	Braked Capacity: 1600kg
GTI Original	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 2.0L PULP 6 SP MAN	Braked Capacity: 0kg
110 TDI Highline	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 2.0L Diesel 7 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 1600kg
R	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 0kg
R Grid Edition	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 2.0L PULP 7 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 0kg
R Wolfsburg Edition	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 2.0L PULP 6 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 0kg
Alltrack 135 TDI Premium	Body Type: SUV	Specs: 2.0L Diesel 7 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 2000kg
Alltrack 132 TSI	Body Type: SUV	Specs: 1.8L PULP 6 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 1500kg
Alltrack 132 TSI Premium	Body Type: SUV	Specs: 1.8L PULP 6 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 1500kg

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