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2018 Volkswagen Golf
The new Volkswagen Golf is a Small Luxury offered in 5D Hatchback, 5D Station Wagon and 3D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $23,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the variant and topping out at $59,990 for the.
Engine options include 1.4L turbo petrol direct injection (110kW/250Nm), 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (132kW/280Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/340Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (169kW/350Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2018 Golf is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2018 Volkswagen Golf
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
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Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
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Life
2025
$38,690
Life
2026
$39,290
R-Line
2025
$47,990
R-Line
2026
$48,690
GTI
2025
$58,990
GTI
2026
$59,890
R
2025
$70,990
R
2026
$71,990
Year
2026
2025
Engine Type
1.4L Combustion
2.0L Combustion
Fuel
Premium Unleaded
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
Hatchback
Number of Doors
5 Doors
Drivetrain
Front
4x4
Maximum Power
110 kW
195 kW
245 kW
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2018 Volkswagen Golf
Dimensions
4,258 mm
1,799 mm
1,452 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,258 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,799 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,452 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Volkswagen Golf
Sales Data
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2018 Volkswagen Golf
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Volkswagen Golf is the undefined that starts from $23,990.
See all Volkswagen Golf PricingThe most expensive Volkswagen Golf is the undefined that starts from $59,990.
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, 4578mm 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 2110 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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