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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 is a small car offered in 5D hatchback, 5D station wagon and 3D hatchback body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $23,990 for the Base variant and topping out at $59,990 for the R Wolfsburg Edition.
There are 11 variants of the Golf available in Australia and this generation went on sale in December of 2017.
Engine options include 1.4L turbo petrol direct injection (110kW/250Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (213kW/380Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (135kW/380Nm) and 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (132kW/280Nm). Available with manual or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2018 Golf was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
2018 Volkswagen Golf Price
Comfortline
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,250 |
| 1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | $30,750 |
R Grid Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | $47,490 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | $49,990 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $51,990 |
GTI
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $44,490 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $23,990 |
| 1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $26,490 |
R
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | $53,490 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | $55,990 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $57,990 |
Alltrack Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $38,990 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, 4x4 | $41,490 |
Trendline
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,990 |
| 1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,750 |
| 1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | $28,990 |
Highline
Alltrack
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $34,750 |
R Wolfsburg Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | $57,990 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $59,990 |
GTI Original
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $37,490 |
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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 Highline with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL 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 with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.4 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.6 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 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 Wolfsburg Edition that starts from $59,990.
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 Alltrack 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 PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The Volkswagen Golf is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Golf is the R which weighs 2110 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Golf may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.