2013 Volkswagen Golf

    Used from

    $23,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    3.8 - 8.7 L / 100km

    About the Volkswagen Golf

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2013 Volkswagen Golf is a small car offered in 3D hatchback, 5D hatchback, 5D station wagon and 2D convertible body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $23,990 for the Base variant and topping out at $52,490 for the R.

    There are 9 variants of the Golf available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2012.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (155kW/280Nm), 1.4L turbo petrol direct injection (90kW/200Nm), 1.6L turbo diesel common rail (77kW/250Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (103kW/320Nm), 1.4L turbo & supercharger petrol direct injection (118kW/240Nm) and 1.2L turbo petrol direct injection (77kW/175Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, manual or 5-speed manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2013 Golf was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Volkswagen Golf models from other years

    2013 Volkswagen Golf Price

    GTD

    Bluemotion

    Comfortline Bluemotion

    *excl. on-roads

    2013 Volkswagen Golf Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Volkswagen Golf

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Anti collision system
      • Driver Monitor
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • Digital Media Card
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
    • Cool storage compartment
      • Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 5.8
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.2
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.9
      • Headroom Front: 971
      • Headroom Front: 987
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.3
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.5
      • Headroom Rear: 948
      • Headroom Rear: 979
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.0
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.8
      • Hip Room Front: 1447
      • Hip Room Front: 1468
      • Hip Room Front: 1469
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 48.3
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 55.9
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 56.7
      • Hip Room Rear: 1228
      • Hip Room Rear: 1420
      • Hip Room Rear: 1440
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Centre Floor Console: Chrome
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Chrome
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Chrome
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Folding: 50/50
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
      • Type: Bench/sports
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Side airbag
      • Head Protection
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
      • Type: Plastic
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Comfortline

    Adds to Base:
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.3
      • Headroom Front: 972
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.1
      • Headroom Rear: 969
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Rear seat centre armrest
      • Boot Access
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Spare wheel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    Removes from Base:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.2
      • Headroom Front: 971
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.3
      • Headroom Rear: 948
      • Hip Room Front: 1468
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 48.3
      • Hip Room Rear: 1228
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Chrome
      • On Dash: Chrome
      • On Doors: Chrome
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 50/50
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Bench/sports
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Side airbag
      • Head Protection
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic

    Trendline

    Adds to Comfortline:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Semi-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    Removes from Comfortline:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Anti collision system
      • Driver Monitor
    • Audio system
      • Digital Media Card
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 5.8
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Internal dimensions
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.8
      • Hip Room Front: 1469
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 56.7
      • Hip Room Rear: 1440
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Rear seat centre armrest
      • Boot Access
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Rain Sensor

    Bluemotion

    Adds to Trendline:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    Removes from Trendline:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Semi-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.3
      • Headroom Front: 972
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.1
      • Headroom Rear: 969
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
      • Type: Spacesaver

    Highline

    Adds to Bluemotion:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Anti collision system
      • Driver Monitor
    • Audio system
      • Digital Media Card
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 5.8
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Internal dimensions
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.8
      • Hip Room Front: 1469
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 56.7
      • Hip Room Rear: 1440
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 5.8
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from Bluemotion:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cool storage compartment
      • Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.9
      • Headroom Front: 987
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.5
      • Headroom Rear: 979
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.0
      • Hip Room Front: 1447
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 55.9
      • Hip Room Rear: 1420
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Comfortline Bluemotion

    Adds to Highline:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cool storage compartment
      • Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.9
      • Headroom Front: 987
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.5
      • Headroom Rear: 979
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.0
      • Hip Room Front: 1447
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 55.9
      • Hip Room Rear: 1420
    • Rear seat centre armrest
      • Boot Access
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    Removes from Highline:
    • Anti collision system
      • Driver Monitor
    • Audio system
      • Digital Media Card
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 5.8
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Internal dimensions
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.8
      • Hip Room Front: 1469
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 56.7
      • Hip Room Rear: 1440
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 5.8
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System

    GTI

    Adds to Comfortline Bluemotion:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • Digital Media Card
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Cd
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Wide Angle
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Internal dimensions
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 57.2
      • Hip Room Rear: 1452
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
    • Rear seats
      • Folding Seat Base: Fixed
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    Removes from Comfortline Bluemotion:
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth

    GTD

    Removes from GTI:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Wide Angle
    • Internal dimensions
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 57.2
      • Hip Room Rear: 1452
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
    • Rear seats
      • Folding Seat Base: Fixed

    R

    Adds to GTD:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Wide Angle
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
    • Rear seats
      • Folding Seat Base: Fixed
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    Removes from GTD:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
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    2013 Volkswagen Golf Dimensions

    1491mm
    1799mm
    4349mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2013 Volkswagen Golf Dimensions

    2013 Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy

    There are 18 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Golf

    The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf is the Bluemotion with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.6L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 3.8L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Volkswagen Golf that uses the most amount of fuel is the R with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 8.7L 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 GolfFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded7.7 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded7.7 L/100km
    See all Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy

    2013 Volkswagen Golf Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Golf?

    The Volkswagen Golf offers a 3 year unlimited km 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 Base that starts from $23,990.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Golf is the R that starts from $52,490.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Golf is offered by the Highline which can tow 1600 kg

    The largest Volkswagen Golf is the Trendline which measures 1781mm wide, 4631mm in length and sits 1524mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Golf is the R which has 188kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

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    The heaviest Volkswagen Golf is the R 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.