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2001 Volkswagen Golf
New from
$25,990 excl. on-roads
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Warranty
3 year, 60,000 km
Fuel Efficiency
About the Volkswagen Golf
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Volkswagen Golf is a small car offered in 2D Convertible, 5D Convertible and 5D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $25,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the GL variant and topping out at $52,350 for the GL.
There are 4 variants of the Golf available in Australia.
Engine options include 2L multi-point injection (85kW/166Nm), 1.6L multi-point injection (74kW/145Nm) and 1.8L turbo multi-point injection (110kW/210Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2001 Golf is offered with a 3 year, 60,000 km warranty.
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2001 Volkswagen Golf Price
Gl Rally
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $26,990 |
| 1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,090 |
GLE
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $31,790 |
| 2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $33,890 |
GTi
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $40,790 |
GL
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | $49,750 |
| 2L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | $52,350 |
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | $25,990 |
| 1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | $28,090 |
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2001 Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy
| Volkswagen Golf | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | - |
| 1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | - |
2001 Volkswagen Golf Warranty
What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Golf?
The Volkswagen Golf offers a 3 year 60,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Volkswagen Golf FAQs
The cheapest Volkswagen Golf is the GL that starts from $25,990.
The most expensive Volkswagen Golf is the GL that starts from $52,350.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Golf is offered by the GLE which can tow 1300 kg
The largest Volkswagen Golf is the GLE which measures 1735mm wide, 4149mm in length and sits 1444mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Golf is the GTi which has 110kW of power from its 1.8L Turbo Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Volkswagen Golf is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Golf is the GTi which weighs 1780 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Golf uses Premium Unleaded.