The new Volkswagen Golf is a Small Luxury offered in both 5D Hatchback and 2D Convertible body styles. Available in Australia from $24,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the variant and topping out at $51,090 for the.
Engine options include 1.8L single-point injection (66kW/145Nm), 1.8L single-point injection (66kW/145Nm), 2L multi-point injection (85kW/166Nm), 2L multi-point injection (85kW/166Nm), 1.9L turbo diesel direct injection (66kW/202Nm) and 2.8L multi-point injection (128kW/235Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 1997 Golf is offered with a 3 year, 60,000 km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded, Unleaded, or Diesel
Body Types
Convertible or Hatchback
Powertrain Type
N/A
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Retail Price
Transmission
4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded, Unleaded, or Diesel
Body Types
Convertible or Hatchback
Powertrain Type
N/A
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The Volkswagen Golf comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being CL and the most expensive being Base.
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1997 Volkswagen Golf
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2025
$38,690
2026
$39,290
2025
$47,990
2026
$48,690
2025
$58,990
2026
$59,890
2025
$70,990
2026
$71,990
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,020 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,695 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,475 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,700 mm |
| Load Capacity | 505 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Volkswagen Golf Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
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1997 Volkswagen Golf
The cheapest Volkswagen Golf is the undefined that starts from $24,990.
See all Volkswagen Golf PricingThe most expensive Volkswagen Golf is the undefined that starts from $51,090.
See all Volkswagen Golf PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Golf is offered by the undefined which can tow 1200 kg
See all Volkswagen Golf towing capacityThe largest Volkswagen Golf is the undefined which measures 1695mm wide, 4020mm in length and sits 1425mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Golf is the undefined which has 128kW of power and 235nm of torque from its 2.8L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Volkswagen Golf is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Golf is the undefined which weighs 1680 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Golf may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded, Premium Unleaded or Diesel.
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