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2008 Volkswagen Golf
Used from
$25,490 excl. on-roads
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
NA
Warranty
3 year
Fuel Efficiency
5.5 - 10.8 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Golf
The 2008 Volkswagen Golf is a small car offered in both 5D hatchback and 3D hatchback body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $25,490 for the Trendline variant and topping out at $58,790 for the R32.
There are 7 variants of the Golf available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2007.
Engine options include 2.0L petrol direct injection (110kW/200Nm), 1.9L turbo pump injection (77kW/250Nm), 2.0L turbo pump injection (103kW/320Nm), 1.6L multi-point injection (75kW/148Nm), 1.4L turbo & supercharger petrol direct injection (125kW/240Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (147kW/280Nm) and 3.2L petrol direct injection (184kW/320Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2008 Golf was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
2008 Volkswagen Golf Price
Trendline
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,490 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,490 |
| 1.9L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $25,490 |
Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,490 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,490 |
| 1.9L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $25,490 |
Comfortline
Pacific
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $29,990 |
GT Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $34,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $34,990 |
GTI
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $38,490 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $38,490 |
R32
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.2L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | $54,990 |
| 3.2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | $54,990 |
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2008 Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy
There are 14 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Golf
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf is the Comfortline with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.9L TURBO PUMP INJECTION and uses 5.5L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Volkswagen Golf that uses the most amount of fuel is the R32 with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 3.2L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 10.8L 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, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.5 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.3 L/100km |
| 1.9L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 5.5 L/100km |
| 1.9L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 5.8 L/100km |
2008 Volkswagen Golf Warranty
What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Golf?
The Volkswagen Golf offers a 3 year 100,000 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 Trendline that starts from $25,490.
The most expensive Volkswagen Golf is the R32 that starts from $58,790.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Golf is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: Trendline, Edition, Comfortline, Pacific and GT Sport.
The largest Volkswagen Golf is the Trendline which measures 1759mm wide, 4204mm in length and sits 1485mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Golf is the R32 which has 184kW of power from its 3.2L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
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The heaviest Volkswagen Golf is the R32 which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Golf may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.