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

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

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$38,690

Few cars have had the impact of the Volkswagen Golf. With worldwide sales in excess of 30 million, it's fair to say that VW's small-sized hatch is a pretty big deal.

Introduced in Australia in 1976 as a replacement for the classic Beetle, the Golf has undergone a series of growth spurts and facelifts to stay up-to-date and remain a viable option for Australian families. The Golf pulls off a neat trick – it's big enough to seat four in comfort, but small enough to park with ease. It's reserved enough to not draw attention, but classy enough that you don't feel short-changed at traffic lights. It's quiet enough to sit all day at freeway speeds, and interesting enough when you turn onto a back road. The Golf Life starts at $38,690 up to $72,490 for the Golf R Black Edition and is available as everything from a city-bound hatchback to snarling GTI and R performance versions.

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

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6.3L/100km (combined)
Hatchback
8 Speed Automatic
Overview
Likes
Superb engine
Nice to drive, even around town
Good space utilisation
Dislikes
Too much road noise
Annoying touchscreen
Pricey

Volkswagen Golf News

PRICE AND SPECS
Iconic small car delivers more value: 2025 Volkswagen Golf pricing and range revealed to challenge Mazda3, Toyota Corolla and Hyundai i30
27 Feb 2025
EXISTING MODELS
Watch out, China! Sharper-value Audi A3 comes in hot to fight up-start BYD Atto 3 and MG4, along with VW Golf, Honda Civic and other premium hatchbacks
27 Feb 2025
EXISTING MODELS
Fresh looks and improved tech for legendary small car: 2025 Volkswagen Golf Mk8.5 release timing confirmed to challenge Toyota Corolla, Mazda3 and Honda Civic
29 Jan 2025
EXISTING MODELS
The boost plug-in hybrids needed? Huge driving ranges are making PHEVs even more viable for Australia
19 Dec 2024
TRENDING
Fastest P-plate legal cars - Six of the quickest options
6 Dec 2024
INDUSTRY NEWS
Massive shake-up planned for popular small car: Next-gen Volkswagen Golf to benefit from Rivian partnership to battle electric cars such as the BYD Dolphin, MG4 and more
2 Dec 2024
LISTICLE
Guess which country buys more Tesla Model Ys than any other car? Here's the No.1 best selling cars around the world, from the Suzuki Swift and Toyota Yaris to the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Ranger
8 Sep 2024
UPCOMING MODELS
Every new Volkswagen electric car, SUV and passenger car: VW kicks off new model offensive with ID.4, ID.5, ID.Buzz, Golf facelift, next-gen Tiguan and Multivan
22 Aug 2024
UPCOMING MODELS
New 2025 Volkswagen Golf R scores more power and a tech update to fend off rivals like the Mercedes-AMG A35, Mini JCW and Honda Civic Type R
26 Jun 2024
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Volkswagen Golf Colours

Atlantic Blue Metallic
Deep Black Pearl Effect
Dolphin Grey Metallic
Kings Red Premium Metallic
Moonstone Grey Premium
Pomelo Yellow Premium Metallic
Pure White
To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website. Shown above are the colours for the Volkswagen Golf.

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.

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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.

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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 TCR builds on the regular GTI, adding things like a dynamic cornering function to the LED headlights, a revised (louder) exhaust, black mirror covers, 19-inch alloys, TCR decals on the vehicle’s flanks, a gloss-black roof and very cool TCR puddle lights that illuminate the footpaths when you open the front doors.

Inside, you’ll find a sportier material on the seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with a red marker at the top, more red trim on the seat belts and floor mats, and Alcantara on the gearshift and and door trims.

All of which joins the regular GTI’s equipment list - think an 8.0-inch touchscreen with in-built nav and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a digital driver display, keyless entry and push-button start, and all the safety equipment you can shake a traffic cone at - and you’re left with a vehicle in which you want for little. 

Shown above are the accessory details for the Volkswagen Golf 2021.

Volkswagen Golf VS The Competition

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Volkswagen Golf Interior

The VW Golf GTI TCR interior is similar in most ways to that of the regular GTI, though this special edition vehicle adds a sportier material on the seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with a red marker at the top, more red trim on the seat belts and floor mats, and Alcantara on the gearshift and and door trims.

Shown above are interior details for the Volkswagen Golf 2021.

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
*Combined fuel consumption
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Volkswagen Golf Boot Space

The Golf has a 374-litre (VDA) luggage capacity, above average for the mid-size hatchback segment. It leaves room for a space-saver spare under the boot floor.

Shown above are the boot space details of the Volkswagen Golf 2021.

Volkswagen Golf Seats

The VW Golf GTI is a five-seat hatchback, with two spacious chairs up front, and a bench across the rear that includes ISOFIX attachment points in each of the window seats at the back. 

Shown above are seat details for the Volkswagen Golf 2021.

Volkswagen Golf Speed

The VW Golf GTI will accelerate from 0-100km/h in 5.7 seconds.

Shown above are speed details for the Volkswagen Golf 2021.