Overview
The 2025 Volkswagen Golf LIFE is a front 5d Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 305th November 2023 classified as a MKVIII. The Volkswagen Golf is regarded as a 5d hatchback built in Germany with prices starting at $39,190 before on-road costs.
The Volkswagen Golf is a front 5 door with 5 seats, powered by a 1.4L 4 engine that has 110 kW of power (at 5000 rpm) and 250 Nm of torque (at 1500 rpm) via an Eight-speed Automatic. Volkswagen claims the Golf LIFE uses 5.8L/100km of premium unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 132g of CO2. It has a 50L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 862km per full tank.
The Volkswagen Golf measures 1456mm (57.3 inches) in height, 4284mm (168.7 inches) in length, 1789mm (70.4 inches) in width with a 2636mm (103.8 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1379kg (3040.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The Golf LIFE comes standard with 225/45 ZR 91W front tyres and 225/45 ZR 91W rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15000,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 60 month, unlimited kmkm warranty.
The 2025 Volkswagen Golf LIFE has a 134mm ground clearance with a 1500kg braked and 660kg unbraked towing capacity.
The Volkswagen Golf has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP.
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1395 |
| Size (L) | 1.4L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 110kW |
| Power RPM | 5000 |
| Torque | 250Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | - |
| Transmission | 8 SP AUTOMATIC |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | - |
| Suspension Front | strut |
| Suspension Rear | multi-link |
| Steering Mechanism | POWER STEERING |
| Drive | front |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 5.8 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 7.2 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 5 |
| Tank Size (L) | 50 |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 132 |
| CO2 Urban | 163 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 113 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 225/45 ZR 91W |
| Tyre Rear | 225/45 ZR 91W |
| Front Rim Size | 7.5x17 |
| Rear Rim Size | 7.5x17 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1456 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4284 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1789 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 134 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2636 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 0 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1379 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | 0 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1810 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1500 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 660 |
| Compliance Plate Location | - |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Germany |
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 15000 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | - |
| VIN Number | - |
| Warranty KMs | - |
| Warranty Months | 60 |
| Discontinued Date | - |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EU6 |