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Volkswagen Golf, Price, Specs & Review

Compare every Volkswagen Golf variant sold new in Australia. 9 variants, from $38,690 RRP. Side-by-side specs, ANCAP safety, fuel economy, towing capacity, warranty and running costs, pricing sourced from the Volkswagen Australian website and updated weekly. This page also covers 55 previous-generation variants (sold new until 2020), kept for used-buyer research — their prices are what those cars cost when new, not current offers.

Every Volkswagen Golf variant in Australia, compared

9 variants of the Volkswagen Golf are on sale in Australia. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.

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Life 110TSI2026$38,690

Volkswagen Golf Life 110TSI

Power
110kW
Torque
250Nm
0–100
9s
Fuel use
6.3L/100km
Gearbox
Auto
Drive
FWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,500kg
ANCAP
5-star

The 2026 Volkswagen Golf Life 110TSI is a practical five-seat hatchback that suits budget-conscious Aussie buyers wanting European engineering without premium pricing, offering a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 110kW and 250Nm through a six-speed automatic. Its standout strength is exceptional fuel efficiency at 6.3L/100km combined with a respectable 381-litre boot and 1200kg towing capacity, making it genuinely versatile for daily driving and weekend getaways. The main consideration is that the 110TSI's modest power output means highway merging and overtaking require more planning compared to higher-powered rivals, though the five-star ANCAP safety rating and $2675 annual running costs offset this for sensible drivers.

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Style 110TSI2026$43,690

Volkswagen Golf Style 110TSI

Power
110kW
Torque
250Nm
0–100
9s
Fuel use
6.3L/100km
Gearbox
Auto
Drive
FWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,500kg
ANCAP
5-star

The 2026 Volkswagen Golf Style 110TSI is a practical front-wheel-drive hatchback that suits buyers after proven reliability and European engineering in a compact package, offering five seats and a 381-litre boot for everyday versatility. Its standout strength is the efficient 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine, delivering 110kW and 250Nm while consuming just 6.3L/100km, backed by a five-year warranty and a solid five-star ANCAP safety rating for peace of mind. One thing to consider: at 1345kg, it's not the lightest in class, so if fuel economy is your top priority, you'll want to compare real-world consumption against lighter competitors, though the estimated running costs of around $2675 annually remain reasonable.

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R-Line 110TSI2026$47,990

Volkswagen Golf R-Line 110TSI

Power
110kW
Torque
250Nm
0–100
9s
Fuel use
6.3L/100km
Gearbox
Auto
Drive
FWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,500kg
ANCAP
5-star

The 2026 Volkswagen Golf R-Line 110TSI is a practical front-wheel-drive hatchback that suits budget-conscious buyers wanting European engineering without premium pricing, offering a spacious 381-litre boot and genuine five-seat comfort. Its standout strength is fuel efficiency at 6.3L/100km paired with a respectable 110kW and 250Nm from the 1.4-litre turbopetrol engine, keeping running costs around $2675 annually while delivering the Golf's renowned driving refinement. The main consideration is that 110kW is modest by modern standards, so you'll want to test-drive to confirm the performance feels adequate for your daily driving, especially with highway merging and overtaking.

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GTI 195TSI2026$58,990

Volkswagen Golf GTI 195TSI

Power
195kW
Torque
370Nm
0–100
5.9s
Fuel use
7.2L/100km
Gearbox
Auto
Drive
FWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,600kg
ANCAP
5-star

The 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI 195TSI is a hot hatch that delivers 195kW and 370Nm from its 2.0-litre turbocharged engine, making it ideal for enthusiasts wanting genuine performance without breaking the bank. Its standout strength is the combination of daily practicality-with a 381-litre boot and five-star ANCAP safety rating-paired with genuine driving engagement that justifies the GTI badge. One thing to consider: at 7.2L/100km combined and running costs around $2958 annually, budget accordingly if you're used to smaller, less powerful hatchbacks.

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R 235TSI2026$70,990

Volkswagen Golf R 235TSI

Power
245kW
Torque
420Nm
0–100
4.6s
Fuel use
8.3L/100km
Gearbox
Auto
Drive
AWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,700kg
ANCAP
5-star

The 2026 Volkswagen Golf R 235TSI is a hot hatchback for buyers wanting genuine performance and practicality in one package, delivering 235kW and 400Nm through all-wheel drive with a claimed consumption of 7.8L/100km. Its standout strength is the combination of everyday usability-381-litre boot, five seats and 1200kg towing capacity-with serious driving dynamics, all wrapped in a five-star ANCAP safety rating and five-year warranty. One thing to consider: running costs sit around $3147 annually, which is notably higher than equivalent conventional hatchbacks, so factor in fuel, servicing and insurance before committing.

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R-Line2021POA

Volkswagen Golf R-Line

Power
110kW
Torque
250Nm
0–100
8.5s
Fuel use
5.8L/100km
Gearbox
8-speed automatic with sport mode
Drive
FWD
Seats
5

Golf R-Line sat between Life and GTI in the MY21 Australian Golf 8 range, sharing the 110kW 1.4-litre TSI and eight-speed automatic (8.5 seconds to 100km/h, 5.8L/100km combined on ADR 81/02) but adding an R-Line body kit with a gloss-black C-signature front bumper and sports diffuser, sports suspension, progressive steering, LED performance headlights with Light Assist, dark-tinted rear glass, 18-inch Bergamo alloys on 225/40 R18 tyres, sports front seats, driving profile selection, a touch-control sports steering wheel and 30-colour ambient lighting. Tare mass is 1304kg.

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Life2021POA

Volkswagen Golf Life

Power
110kW
Torque
250Nm
0–100
8.5s
Fuel use
5.8L/100km
Gearbox
8-speed automatic with sport mode
Drive
FWD
Seats
5

Golf Life was the volume MY21 Golf 8 in Australia: the 110kW 1.4-litre TSI with the eight-speed torque-converter automatic, 8.5 seconds to 100km/h and 5.8L/100km combined on ADR 81/02 (132g/km CO2). Over the base car it adds Discover Pro with a 10-inch touchscreen and satellite navigation, Digital Cockpit Pro, wireless App-Connect, inductive phone charging, Keyless Access, 17-inch Ventura alloys, comfort front seats with lumbar adjustment, electrically folding mirrors and Emergency Assist. Tare mass is 1304kg.

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GTI2021POA

Volkswagen Golf GTI

Power
180kW
Torque
370Nm
0–100
6.3s
Fuel use
7L/100km
Gearbox
7-speed DSG with sport mode
Drive
FWD
Seats
5

The MY21 Golf GTI brought the Mk8 hot hatch to Australia with a 180kW/370Nm 2.0-litre TSI, a seven-speed DSG and a quoted 6.3 seconds to 100km/h, for 7.0L/100km combined and 159g/km CO2 on ADR 81/02. It is the only MY21 Golf with a front differential lock, the Vehicle Dynamics Manager, lowered sports suspension with Adaptive Chassis Control, ventilated rear discs, an alarm with interior monitoring and X-formation LED front fog lights. Tare mass is 1409kg, 105kg above a Golf Life, and it is 3mm longer and 7mm taller on a 5mm shorter wheelbase than the 1.4 TSI cars.

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Golf2021POA

Volkswagen Golf Golf

Power
110kW
Torque
250Nm
0–100
8.3s
Fuel use
6L/100km
Gearbox
6-speed manual
Drive
FWD
Seats
5

The base MY21 Golf was the only grade in the Australian Golf 8 range offered with a manual gearbox: Volkswagen's 1.4-litre 110kW TSI turbo four with a six-speed manual, quoted at 8.3 seconds to 100km/h and 6.0L/100km combined on ADR 81/02. It rides on 16-inch Norfolk alloys with 205/55 R16 tyres and gets the Composition Media 8.25-inch touchscreen plus the Digital Cockpit, three-zone climate control and the full IQ.DRIVE assistance suite including adaptive cruise, Side Assist and Travel Assist. Tare mass is 1270kg, the lightest Golf in the MY21 line-up.

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