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2009 Volkswagen Golf
Used from
$25,490 excl. on-roads
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
NA
Warranty
3 year
Fuel Efficiency
5.3 - 10.9 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Golf
The 2009 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 Edition variant and topping out at $59,490 for the R32.
There are 8 variants of the Golf available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2008.
Engine options include 1.6L multi-point injection (75kW/148Nm), 1.9L turbo pump injection (77kW/250Nm), 1.4L turbo petrol direct injection (90kW/200Nm), 2.0L petrol direct injection (110kW/200Nm), 2.0L turbo pump injection (103kW/320Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (103kW/320Nm), 1.4L turbo & supercharger petrol direct injection (118kW/240Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (147kW/280Nm) and 3.2L petrol direct injection (184kW/320Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 6-speed automatic, 6-speed manual or manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2009 Golf was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
2009 Volkswagen Golf Price
Edition
Configuration | Price From* |
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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 |
Trendline
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,990 |
1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,990 |
Pacific
Configuration | Price From* |
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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 |
Comfortline
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $30,490 |
1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $30,490 |
1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $30,490 |
GT Sport
Configuration | Price From* |
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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* |
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2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $38,490 |
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $38,490 |
GTI Pirelli
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $47,490 |
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $47,490 |
R32
Configuration | Price From* |
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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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2009 Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy
There are 22 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 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 5.3L 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 10.9L 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 |
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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 |
2009 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 Edition that starts from $25,490.
The most expensive Volkswagen Golf is the R32 that starts from $59,490.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Golf is 1300 kg offered by the following variants: Trendline and Comfortline.
The largest Volkswagen Golf is the Trendline which measures 1785mm wide, 4199mm in length and sits 1479mm 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.