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2017 Volkswagen Golf
Used from
$22,840 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Very Good
Safety Rating
NA
Warranty
3 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
4.7 - 7.3 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Golf
The 2017 Volkswagen Golf is a small car offered in 5D hatchback, 5D station wagon and 3D hatchback body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $22,840 for the Base variant and topping out at $55,490 for the R.
There are 10 variants of the Golf available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2016.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/320Nm), 1.4L turbo petrol direct injection (110kW/250Nm), 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (132kW/280Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (162kW/350Nm) and 2.0L turbo (162kW/350Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2017 Golf was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2017 Volkswagen Golf Price
Trendline
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | $24,340 |
| 1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,340 |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,340 |
Comfortline
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $28,340 |
| 1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | $28,340 |
Alltrack
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $34,490 |
Highline
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $22,840 |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,840 |
| 1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,840 |
Alltrack Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $38,490 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, 4x4 | $38,490 |
GTI
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $41,340 |
GTI Performance Edition 1
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $47,990 |
GTI 40 Years
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $46,990 |
R
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | $52,990 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | $52,990 |
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2017 Volkswagen Golf Specs
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2017 Volkswagen Golf Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2017 Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy
There are 14 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Golf
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf is the Highline with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 4.7L 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 7.3L 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.4 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.4 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.6 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.6 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.7 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Golf?
The Volkswagen Golf has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2017 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.
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Volkswagen Golf FAQs
The cheapest Volkswagen Golf is the Base that starts from $22,840.
The most expensive Volkswagen Golf is the R that starts from $55,490.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Golf is offered by the Alltrack Premium which can tow 2000 kg
The largest Volkswagen Golf is the Highline which measures 1799mm wide, 4657mm in length and sits 1496mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Golf is the GTI 40 Years which has 213kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The Volkswagen Golf is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Golf is the Alltrack Premium which weighs 2090 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Golf may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or premium unleaded.