Volkswagen Golf, Price, Specs & Review
Compare every Volkswagen Golf variant sold new in Australia. 5 variants, from $38,690 to $70,990 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 138 previous-generation variants (sold new until 2020), kept for used-buyer research. Their prices are what those cars cost when new, not current offers.
Data checked: specs 30 Oct 2026, price 24 Jun 2026
Volkswagen Golf: price, running costs, warranty, safety and size by grade
Every figure below is read off Volkswagen’s Australian documents for the 5 grades on this page, and each one says which grades it covers. Running costs are estimates and carry their assumptions; anything we do not hold says so.
Price band of each powertrain
| Powertrain | Grades | Price band |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 5 | $38,690 to $70,990RRP |
Petrol: Life 110TSI, Style 110TSI, R-Line 110TSI, GTI 195TSI and R 235TSI
Fuel or energy a year, estimated
- Petrol: about $2,060 to $2,720 a yearEstimate: 15,600 km a year, $2.10/L premium petrol
Fuel or energy only. Servicing, rego, insurance and tyres are not in these figures, and your driving and prices will differ.
Warranty and servicing
- New-car warranty
- 5yr / unlimited km
- Service interval
- 12 months / 15,000 km
- Capped-price servicing
- Published for 5 of 5 grades.
- Retailer price, from
- Servicing from $269 at mycar, basic service, 15 Oct 2026
- mycar is a national service chain, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
ANCAP, by exact grade
- 5/5 (2022)
A rating belongs to the exact variant ANCAP tested and is never carried across to a grade or a build year it does not cover. A rating older than six years is marked expired because ANCAP’s own test has moved on.
Safety recalls on the Volkswagen Golf
Due to a software issue, under certain driving conditions the power steering motor system may not operate as intended.
Published 2026-04-28. Year range on the notice: 2025 - 2026. Matched to 5 of the 5 grades listed here. REC-006602 on the government register
A sudden increase in steering effort could increase the risk of an accident-causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.
Due to a software issue, the electric power steering system under certain driving conditions may become temporarily inoperable.
Published 2026-04-23. Year range on the notice: 2024 - 2025. Matched to 5 of the 5 grades listed here. REC-006592 on the government register
A sudden increase in steering effort could increase the risk of an accident-causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.
17 more verified notices are matched to other Volkswagen Golf rows we hold, not to the grades above(show)
- Due to a manufacturing issue, the heat shield between the brake master cylinder and the exhaust may have been incorrectly fitted. Year range on the notice: 2019 - 2023. REC-005873 on the government register
- Due to a software issue, the front windscreen wipers may fail. Year range on the notice: 2015. REC-005585 on the government register
- Due to a manufacturing issue, the radiator on some vehicles may not be properly secured. Year range on the notice: 2019 - 2022. REC-005546 on the government register
- Due to manufacturing issue, the engine compartment cover may become loose. Year range on the notice: 2021 - 2022. REC-005418 on the government register
- Vehicles fitted with a 7 speed dual clutch gearbox have a fluid leak that can lead to pressure loss in the gearbox. Year range on the notice: 2011 - 2015. REC-001375 on the government register
- Due to a production fault, over time a crack in the transmissions pressure accumulator can occur. Year range on the notice: 2008 - 2015. REC-001377 on the government register
- The welded connection of the rear seat bench may not have been correctly connected. Year range on the notice: 2018 - 2019. REC-001413 on the government register
- If a bent or broken spring obstructs the clearance of the spindle in the starter motor relay, it can lead to a blockage over time and result in a permanent current supply to the starter motor relay. Year range on the notice: 2010 - 2012. REC-001373 on the government register
- Certain Volkswagen Passat, Golf and Arteon models of a limited production period may have had the rear wheel bearing housing manufactured with an insufficient case hardening. REC-003817 on the government register
- Variations in the mixture ratio of the airbag propellant may prevent the airbag and/or the belt tensioner from deploying in the event of an accident. Year range on the notice: 2015 - 2017. REC-001406 on the government register
- The thermal overload within the ABS control unit can interrupt the current flow to the ABS control unit. Year range on the notice: 2008 - 2010. REC-001385 on the government register
- A software error may cause an inoperative dipped beam, main beam, daytime running light, rear fog light or indicator bulb to not be indicated to the driver. Year range on the notice: 2015 - 2017. REC-001419 on the government register
- The detent lever of the child lock can break because it was damaged during the production process. Year range on the notice: 2015 - 2016. REC-001394 on the government register
- In certain vehicles the fuel delivery pump that supplies fuel to the engine may fail. REC-001368 on the government register
- Due to electrolysis in the gearbox, the sulphur constituents in the synthetic oil can separate off. Year range on the notice: 2012 - 2013. REC-001374 on the government register
- Due to electrolysis, the DSG 7-speed transmissions are susceptible to conductive deposits forming in the gearbox control units, possibly causing the gearbox fuse to blow. Year range on the notice: 2008 - 2011. REC-001376 on the government register
- Engine resonances under certain operating conditions could eventually lead to cracks in an injection pipe. Year range on the notice: 2009 - 2011. REC-001369 on the government register
Size, capacity and weights across the grades
| Figure | Across the grades | Grades holding it |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,282 to 4,290 mm | 5 of 5 |
| Width | 1,789 mm | 5 of 5 |
| Height | 1,458 to 1,480 mm | 5 of 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,631 mm | 5 of 5 |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm | 5 of 5 |
| Boot space | 341 to 374 L | 5 of 5 |
| Fuel tank | 50 to 55 L | 5 of 5 |
Not yet on file for any grade on this page: kerb weight. Those read “No data” until we read them off a source document, rather than a guessed figure.
Every Volkswagen Golf variant in Australia, compared
13 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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Every Volkswagen Golf variant in Australia, compared
13 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.
Life 110TSI2026$38,690110kW / 250Nm6.3L/100kmFWD5
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 (2022)
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 an eight-speed automatic. Its standout strength is exceptional fuel efficiency at 6.3L/100km combined with a respectable 374-litre boot and 1500kg braked 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 it carries a five-star ANCAP safety rating (tested 2022).
Configure the Life 110TSIStyle 110TSI2026$43,690110kW / 250Nm6.3L/100kmFWD5
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 (2022)
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 374-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 (tested 2022) 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 consumption against lighter competitors.
Configure the Style 110TSIR-Line 110TSI2026$47,990110kW / 250Nm6.3L/100kmFWD5
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 (2022)
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 374-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, 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.
Configure the R-Line 110TSIGTI 195TSI2026$58,990195kW / 370Nm7.2L/100kmFWD5
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 (2022)
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 374-litre boot and five-star ANCAP safety rating (tested 2022)-paired with genuine driving engagement that justifies the GTI badge. One thing to consider: at 7.2L/100km combined, budget accordingly if you're used to smaller, less powerful hatchbacks.
Configure the GTI 195TSIR 235TSI2026$70,990245kW / 420Nm8.3L/100kmAWD5
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 (2022)
The 2026 Volkswagen Golf R 235TSI is a hot hatchback for buyers wanting genuine performance and practicality in one package, delivering 245kW and 420Nm through 4MOTION all-wheel drive with a claimed consumption of 8.3L/100km. Its standout strength is the combination of everyday usability-a 341-litre boot that opens out to 1,197 litres with the rear seats folded, and five seats-with serious driving dynamics, all wrapped in a five-star ANCAP safety rating (tested 2022) and five-year warranty. One thing to consider is the claimed fuel consumption of 8.3L/100km, so factor in fuel, servicing and insurance before committing.
Configure the R 235TSIGolf2021Discontinued110kW / 250Nm6L/100kmFWD5
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.
Configure the GolfGTI2025No price on record195kW / 370Nm7.2L/100kmFWD5
Volkswagen Golf GTI
- Power
- 195kW
- Torque
- 370Nm
- 0–100
- 5.9s
- Fuel use
- 7.2L/100km
- Gearbox
- 7-speed DSG
- Drive
- FWD
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 1,600kg
The 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI is a five-door hatchback version of Volkswagen's small car, sold new in Australia and no longer available new today. It uses a 2-litre petrol engine making 195kW and 370Nm through a 7-speed dsg, driving the front wheels. Volkswagen quotes 5.9 seconds to 100km/h. Combined-cycle fuel use is 7.2L/100km with CO2 of 163g/km, measured to ADR 81/02. It measures 4289mm long on a 2631mm wheelbase, with a 374-litre boot. Volkswagen publishes a tare mass of 1448kg; tare is the unladen figure Volkswagen prints and is not the same basis as a kerb weight, so no kerb weight is recorded here. Braked towing capacity is 1600kg.
Configure the GTILife2021Discontinued110kW / 250Nm5.8L/100kmFWD5
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.
Configure the LifeLife2025No price on record110kW / 250Nm6.3L/100kmFWD5
Volkswagen Golf Life
- Power
- 110kW
- Torque
- 250Nm
- Fuel use
- 6.3L/100km
- Gearbox
- 8-speed automatic
- Drive
- FWD
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 1,500kg
The 2025 Volkswagen Golf Life is a five-door hatchback version of Volkswagen's small car, sold new in Australia and no longer available new today. It uses a 1.4-litre petrol engine making 110kW and 250Nm through a 8-speed automatic, driving the front wheels. Combined-cycle fuel use is 6.3L/100km with CO2 of 143g/km, measured to ADR 81/02. It measures 4282mm long on a 2631mm wheelbase, with a 374-litre boot. Volkswagen publishes a tare mass of 1345kg; tare is the unladen figure Volkswagen prints and is not the same basis as a kerb weight, so no kerb weight is recorded here. Braked towing capacity is 1500kg.
Configure the LifeGTI2021Discontinued180kW / 370Nm7L/100kmFWD5
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.
Configure the GTIR-Line2021Discontinued110kW / 250Nm5.8L/100kmFWD5
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.
Configure the R-LineR-Line2025No price on record110kW / 250Nm6.3L/100kmFWD5
Volkswagen Golf R-Line
- Power
- 110kW
- Torque
- 250Nm
- Fuel use
- 6.3L/100km
- Gearbox
- 8-speed automatic
- Drive
- FWD
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 1,500kg
The 2025 Volkswagen Golf R-Line is a five-door hatchback version of Volkswagen's small car, sold new in Australia and no longer available new today. It uses a 1.4-litre petrol engine making 110kW and 250Nm through a 8-speed automatic, driving the front wheels. Combined-cycle fuel use is 6.3L/100km with CO2 of 143g/km, measured to ADR 81/02. It measures 4282mm long on a 2631mm wheelbase, with a 374-litre boot. Volkswagen publishes a tare mass of 1345kg; tare is the unladen figure Volkswagen prints and is not the same basis as a kerb weight, so no kerb weight is recorded here. Braked towing capacity is 1500kg.
Configure the R-LineStyle2025No price on record110kW / 250Nm6.3L/100kmFWD5
Volkswagen Golf Style
- Power
- 110kW
- Torque
- 250Nm
- Fuel use
- 6.3L/100km
- Gearbox
- 8-speed automatic
- Drive
- FWD
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 1,500kg
The 2025 Volkswagen Golf Style is a five-door hatchback version of Volkswagen's small car, sold new in Australia and no longer available new today. It uses a 1.4-litre petrol engine making 110kW and 250Nm through a 8-speed automatic, driving the front wheels. Combined-cycle fuel use is 6.3L/100km with CO2 of 143g/km, measured to ADR 81/02. It measures 4282mm long on a 2631mm wheelbase, with a 374-litre boot. Volkswagen publishes a tare mass of 1345kg; tare is the unladen figure Volkswagen prints and is not the same basis as a kerb weight, so no kerb weight is recorded here. Braked towing capacity is 1500kg.
Configure the Style
