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2018 Volkswagen Golf
Used from
$23,990 excl. on-roads
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
3 year
Fuel Efficiency
4.9 - 8 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Golf
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2018 Volkswagen Golf's used prices in Australia typically range from $15,500 for the 110tsi variant and topping out at $42,400 for the R Wolfsburg Edition.
There are 14 variants of the Golf available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2017.
Engine options include 1.4L turbo petrol (110kW/250Nm), 1.8L turbo petrol (132kW/280Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel (135kW/380Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol (169kW/350Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol (206kW/380Nm). Available with 6 speed manual, 7 speed auto direct shift or 6 speed auto direct shift transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2018 Golf was offered with a 3 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
2018 Volkswagen Golf Price
HIGHLINE
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $34,990 |
| 1.4L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Station Wagon | $36,490 |
| 2.0L, 7 sp manual Diesel FWD 5d Hatchback | $37,490 |
| 2.0L, 7 sp manual Diesel FWD 5d Station Wagon | $38,490 |
ALLTRACK
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Station Wagon | $34,750 |
R GRID EDITION
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Hatchback | $47,490 |
| 2.0L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Hatchback | $49,990 |
| 2.0L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Station Wagon | $51,990 |
R WOLFSBURG EDITION
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Hatchback | $57,990 |
| 2.0L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Station Wagon | $59,990 |
GTI
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $44,490 |
TRENDLINE
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $24,990 |
| 1.4L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $27,750 |
| 1.4L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Station Wagon | $29,250 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $23,990 |
| 1.4L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $26,490 |
GTI ORIGINAL
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 3d Hatchback | $37,490 |
R
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Hatchback | $53,490 |
| 2.0L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Hatchback | $55,990 |
| 2.0L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Station Wagon | $57,990 |
ALLTRACK PREMIUM
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Station Wagon | $38,990 |
| 2.0L, 7 sp manual Diesel 4x4 5d Station Wagon | $41,490 |
COMFORTLINE
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $29,250 |
| 1.4L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Station Wagon | $30,750 |
All Volkswagen Golf Pricing
2018 Volkswagen Golf Specs
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2018 Volkswagen Golf Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2018 Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy
There are 11 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Golf
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf is the 110 TDI HIGHLINE with a 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ and uses 4.9L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Volkswagen Golf that uses the most amount of fuel is the R SPECIAL EDITION with a 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIRECT F/INJ and uses 8L of Premium Unleaded Petrol 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 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | Premium Unleaded | 5.4 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Station Wagon | Premium Unleaded | 5.6 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 7 sp manual Diesel FWD 5d Hatchback | Diesel | 4.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 7 sp manual Diesel FWD 5d Station Wagon | Diesel | 5.0 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.
2018 Volkswagen Golf Warranty
What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Golf?
The Volkswagen Golf offers a 3 year unlimited kilometre 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 110TSI that starts from $15,500.
The most expensive Volkswagen Golf is the R WOLFSBURG EDITION that starts from $42,400.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Golf is offered by the ALLTRACK 135 TDI PREMIUM which can tow 2000 kg
The largest Volkswagen Golf is the ALLTRACK 135 TDI PREMIUM which measures 1799mm wide, 4578mm in length and sits 1496mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Golf is the R GRID EDITION which has 213kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO DIRECT F/INJ engine.
The Volkswagen Golf is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Golf is the R GRID EDITION which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Golf may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded Petrol or Diesel.