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1998 Volkswagen Golf
Used from
$24,990 excl. on-roads
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
NA
Warranty
3 year
Fuel Efficiency
0 / 100km
About the Volkswagen Golf
The 1998 Volkswagen Golf is a small car offered in both 5D hatchback and 2D convertible body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $24,990 for the CL variant and topping out at $52,090 for the SE.
There are 5 variants of the Golf available in Australia.
Engine options include 1.8L single-point injection (66kW/145Nm), 2.0L multi-point injection (85kW/166Nm) 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 1998 Golf was offered with a 3 year, 60,000 km warranty.
1998 Volkswagen Golf Price
CL
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.8L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,990 |
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,990 |
GL
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,990 |
2.0L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,990 |
VR6
Configuration | Price From* |
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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* |
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2.0L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | $48,990 |
2.0L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | $48,990 |
SE
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | $49,990 |
2.0L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | $49,990 |
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1998 Volkswagen Golf Specs
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1998 Volkswagen Golf Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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1998 Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy
Volkswagen Golf | Fuel Type | Combined |
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1.8L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | - |
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | - |
1998 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 SE that starts from $52,090.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Golf is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: CL, GL, VR6, Base and SE.
The largest Volkswagen Golf is the CL which measures 1695mm wide, 4020mm in length and sits 1425mm 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 uses premium unleaded.