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Volkswagen Golf Comparison
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.
2025 Volkswagen Golf
Life, 1.4L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
From $38,690
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