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1996 Volkswagen Golf
Used from
$24,990 excl. on-roads
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
NA
Warranty
3 year
Fuel Efficiency
4 - 7 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Golf
The 1996 Volkswagen Golf is a small car offered in 5D hatchback, 2D convertible and 3D hatchback body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $24,990 for the CL variant and topping out at $51,090 for the Base.
There are 4 variants of the Golf available in Australia.
Engine options include 2.0L multi-point injection (85kW/166Nm), 1.9L turbo diesel direct injection (66kW/202Nm), 1.6L multi-point injection (66kW/145Nm), 1.8L multi-point injection (66kW/145Nm) and 2.8L multi-point injection (128kW/235Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 1996 Golf was offered with a 3 year, 60,000 km warranty.
1996 Volkswagen Golf Price
CL
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,990 |
| 1.8L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,990 |
| 1.6L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,990 |
| 1.8L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,990 |
GL
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $30,490 |
| 2.0L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $30,490 |
| 1.9L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $30,490 |
| 1.9L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $30,490 |
VR6
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.8L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $46,990 |
| 2.8L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $46,990 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | $48,990 |
| 2.0L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | $48,990 |
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1996 Volkswagen Golf Specs
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1996 Volkswagen Golf Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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1996 Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy
There are 10 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Golf
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf is the GL with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.9L TURBO DIESEL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 4L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Volkswagen Golf that uses the most amount of fuel is the VR6 with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.8L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 7L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Volkswagen Golf variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Volkswagen Golf | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 5.6 L/100km |
| 1.8L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 5.8 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.5 L/100km |
| 1.8L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.4 L/100km |
1996 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.
Volkswagen Golf FAQs
The cheapest Volkswagen Golf is the CL that starts from $24,990.
The most expensive Volkswagen Golf is the Base that starts from $51,090.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Golf is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: CL, GL, VR6 and Base.
The largest Volkswagen Golf is the VR6 which measures 1710mm wide, 4020mm in length and sits 1405mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Golf is the VR6 which has 128kW of power from its 2.8L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The Volkswagen Golf is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Golf is the VR6 which weighs 1680 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Golf may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded, unleaded or diesel.