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2025 Volkswagen Golf
New from
$38,690 excl. on-roads
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 year
Fuel Efficiency
5.8 - 8.3 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Golf
The new Volkswagen Golf is a small car offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $38,690 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Life variant and topping out at $72,490 for the R.
There are 4 variants of the Golf available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2023.
Engine options include 1.4L turbo (110kW/250Nm) and 2.0L turbo (235kW/400Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2025 Golf is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2025 Volkswagen Golf Price
Life
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $38,690 |
R-Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $42,290 |
GTI
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $56,090 |
R
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4 | $70,590 |
*excl. on-roads
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2025 Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy
There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Golf
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf is the Life with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.4L TURBO and uses 5.8L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Volkswagen Golf that uses the most amount of fuel is the R with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO and uses 8.3L 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, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.8 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.3 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.
2025 Volkswagen Golf Warranty
What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Golf?
The Volkswagen Golf offers a 5 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 Life that starts from $38,690.
The most expensive Volkswagen Golf is the R that starts from $72,490.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Golf is offered by the GTI which can tow 1600 kg
The largest Volkswagen Golf is the Life which measures 1789mm wide, 4282mm in length and sits 1480mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Golf is the R which has 245kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO engine.
The Volkswagen Golf is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Golf is the R which weighs 2030 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Golf uses premium unleaded.