Isuzu MU-X vs Volkswagen Golf Comparison

    Isuzu MU-X

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    2024 Isuzu
    MU-X
    vs
    2024 Volkswagen
    Golf
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    How they stack...

    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Transporting thingsTransporting things
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    80L
    592 to 664 km
    50L - 55L
    290 to 429 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    6 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $47,400 - $69,400
    $32,790 - $77,490
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    CarExpert's Take

    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Choice of 4x2 or 4x4
    • Low entry price point
    • 3.5-tonne towing capacity
    Misses
    • Laughable media screen size
    • Missing some amenities on the inside
    • Black plastic exterior door handles
    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Lovely drive experience
    • Punchy powertrain for a base model
    • No annoying active safety tech
    Misses
    • Media controls take some learning
    • Loud on coarse road surfaces
    • Conventional auto not as snappy as DSG

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    • Mica Paint (+$650)
    • Metallic Paint (+$650)
    NA

    Colours Available

    The 2024 Isuzu MU-X is available in the following exterior paint colours:

    • Basalt black mica
    • Cobalt blue mica
    • Galaxy blue mica (LS-U and LS-T only) (NEW)
    • Magnetic red mica
    • Mercury silver metallic
    • Mineral white
    • Moonstone white pearl (LS-U and LS-T only)
    • Obsidian grey mica

    All premium paints cost an additional $650.

    On the core range, metallic paint is a $600 option while premium metallic paint is a $900 option.

    The following shades are available on the core range:

    • Candy White
    • Deep Black
    • Dolphin Grey
    • Reflex Silver (excludes R-Line)
    • Moonstone Grey (R-Line only)
    • Atlantic Blue
    • Pomello Yellow

    All shades are a no-cost option in the GTI, but for Kings Red which costs $300. The following shades are available:

    • Pure White
    • Dolphin Grey
    • Deep Black
    • Moonstone Grey
    • Atlantic Blue
    • Kings Red

    The Golf R is available in three exterior paint colours:

    • Pure White
    • Lapiz Blue metallic
    • Deep Black pearl

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO CDITURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1898 - 29991395 - 1984
    Size (L)
    3.0L, 1.9L2.0L, 1.4L
    Induction
    DIESEL TURBO 4TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    140kW110kW - 245kW
    Power RPM
    36005000 - 5600
    Torque
    450Nm250Nm - 420Nm
    Torque RPM
    16001500 - 2100
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    16.39.3 - 10.5

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