The new Volkswagen Golf is a Small Luxury offered in 5D Hatchback, 5D Station Wagon and 3D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $22,840 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the variant and topping out at $55,490 for the.
Engine options include 1.4L turbo petrol direct injection (92kW/200Nm), 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (132kW/280Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/320Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (162kW/350Nm) and 2.0L turbo (162kW/350Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2017 Golf is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
6 or 7-speed Auto (DCT) or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
Hatchback or Station Wagon
Powertrain Type
Combustion
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Retail Price
Transmission
6 or 7-speed Auto (DCT) or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
Hatchback or Station Wagon
Powertrain Type
Combustion
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The Volkswagen Golf comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being R.
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2017 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 | 4,349 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,799 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,476 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 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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2017 Volkswagen Golf
The cheapest Volkswagen Golf is the undefined that starts from $22,840.
See all Volkswagen Golf PricingThe most expensive Volkswagen Golf is the undefined that starts from $55,490.
See all Volkswagen Golf PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Golf is offered by the undefined which can tow 2000 kg
See all Volkswagen Golf towing capacityThe largest Volkswagen Golf is the undefined which measures 1799mm wide, 4657mm in length and sits 1496mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Golf is the undefined which has 213kW of power and 380nm of torque from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Volkswagen Golf is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Golf is the undefined which weighs 2090 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Golf may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.
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