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2016 Volkswagen Golf

New from

$22,490 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Warranty

3 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

4.7 - 7.3 L / 100km

About the Volkswagen Golf

Last updated Sep 21, 2025

The new Volkswagen Golf is a small car offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $22,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $58,990 for the R Wolfsburg Edition.

There are 9 variants of the Golf available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2015.

Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/320Nm), 1.4L turbo petrol direct injection (110kW/250Nm), 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (132kW/280Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (162kW/350Nm) and 2.0L turbo (162kW/350Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

The new 2016 Golf is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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Power to Weight

67.8 - 151.93 kW/t

63.9 kW/t

165.98 kW/t

Boot Space

343 - 605 litres

280 litres

657 litres

Fuel Efficiency

4.7 - 7.3 L/100km

3.4 L/100km

9.2 L/100km

Vehicle Range

704 - 1,064 km

642 km

1,265 km

Price

$22,490 - $58,990

$19,990

$58,990

Warranty (Years)

3 years

7 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

New this year

2 years

3 years

Service Interval

12 months

6 months

12 months

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

1,900 - 2,040 kg

1,770 kg

2,115 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

1,400 - 1,600 kg

800 kg

1,600 kg

Ground Clearance Unladen

142 - 175 mm

109 mm

175 mm

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2016 Volkswagen Golf Price

Trendline

Configuration	Price From*
1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$27,990
1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$26,490
1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$23,990

Comfortline

Configuration	Price From*
1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$27,990
1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$29,490

Highline

Configuration	Price From*
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD	$35,490
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD	$36,990
1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$32,990
1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$34,490

Base

Configuration	Price From*
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4	$37,990
1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$22,490
1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$24,990

GTI

Configuration	Price From*
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$40,990
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$43,490

Gti Performance

Configuration	Price From*
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$46,490

Gti 40 Years

Configuration	Price From*
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$48,990

R

Configuration	Price From*
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4	$52,740
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4	$55,240

R Wolfsburg Edition

Configuration	Price From*
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4	$58,990
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4	$56,990

*excl. on-roads

All Volkswagen Golf Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$38,690	$72,490
2024	$39,190	$77,490
2023	$34,690	$77,490
2022	$29,550	$68,990
2021	$29,350	$53,100

*excl. on-roads

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2016 Volkswagen Golf Specs

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Audio
- Connection External Aux Jack Front
- Connection External Usb Front
- Connection External Ipod Front
- Number Of Speakers: 8
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
- System Colour Screen
- System Digital Media Card
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Touch Screen
Body exterior
- Body Type: Station Wagon
- Local Body Type: Station Wagon
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Platform Code: Mqb
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 67.8
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Convenience
- Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
- Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
- Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
- Driver Modes Includes Steering
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Mobile Integration Android Auto
- Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
- Mobile Integration Mirrorlink
- Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
- Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
- Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
- Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Iso
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1620
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 605
- External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.8
- Front Headroom (mm): 981
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1469
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1046
- Front Track (mm): 1550
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.6
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.6
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 57.8
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 56.7
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.2
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 35.6
- Overall Height (mm): 1496
- Overall Length (mm): 4657
- Overall Width (mm): 1799
- Rear Headroom (mm): 980
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1441
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 903
- Rear Track (mm): 1522
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10900
- Wheelbase (mm): 2620
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
- Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
- Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
- Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Engine
- Bore Engine: 74.5
- Co2 Level (combined): 125
- Compressor: Turbo
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
- Engine (l): 1.4
- Engine (cc): 1395
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 80.0
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 50
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
- Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Computer Average Speed
- Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
- Display Screen Location: ?
- Display Screen Size (in): 6.5
- Number Of Display Screens: 1
- Touch Screen Display
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
- Upholstery Color: Black
Lights
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
- Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: Silver
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 943
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 5.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 18.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 4.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 21.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 6.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 15.4
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 5.4
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.5
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 125
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 92
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 200
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1400
Safety
- Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
- Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
- Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
- Number Of Airbags: 7
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
- Front Rear Seat Remote Folding
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
- Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Seating Configuration: 2+3
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
- Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
Steering
- Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Location: Glove Compartment
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Strut
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Transmission
- Drive Driven Wheels: Front
- Limited Slip Differential Front Location: Front
- Limited Slip Differential Front Type: Electronic
- Transmission Automatic Mode
- Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (dct)
- Transmission Manual Sequential
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Manual
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
- Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
- Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
- Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
- Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
- Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 620
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1900
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1357
- Tare Weight (kg): 1312
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

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Body exterior
- Body Type: Hatchback
- Local Body Type: Hatchback
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 71.99
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Convenience
- Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
- Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
- Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 6.5
- Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1270
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 380
- Front Headroom (mm): 975
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 142
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.4
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.1
- Overall Height (mm): 1491
- Overall Length (mm): 4349
- Rear Headroom (mm): 967
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1440
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 7.5
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 8.0
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.5
- Co2 Level (combined): 126
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 926
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 18.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 21.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 15.2
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.1
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20130403
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
- Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: Acceptable
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
- Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 1.2 Tsi Petrol
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
- Front Rear Seat Ski Hatch
- Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
Storage
- Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
- Ventilation System Digital Display
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1278
- Tare Weight (kg): 1233
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

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Body exterior
- Body Type: Station Wagon
- Local Body Type: Station Wagon
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 67.8
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1620
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 605
- Front Headroom (mm): 981
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1046
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.6
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.6
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.2
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 35.6
- Overall Height (mm): 1496
- Overall Length (mm): 4657
- Rear Headroom (mm): 980
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1441
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 903
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 125
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 943
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 18.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 21.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 15.4
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.5
Seats
- Front Rear Seat Remote Folding
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1900
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1357
- Tare Weight (kg): 1312
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

Highline

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Body exterior
- Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 79.88
Convenience
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
- Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
Engine
- Bore Engine: 81.0
- Co2 Level (combined): 129
- Engine (l): 2.0
- Engine (cc): 1968
- Stroke Engine: 95.5
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
- Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
Lights
- Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1020
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 4.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 20.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 4.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 22.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 5.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 17.2
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 4.9
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.6
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 150
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 110
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 320
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Sliding
- Front Sunroof Sunshade
- Front Sunroof Tilting
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Heated
- Passenger Front Seat Heated
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Steering
- Power Steering Type: Electric
Suspension
- Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Transmission
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Visibility
- Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
- Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
- Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1600
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 680
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1377
- Tare Weight (kg): 1326
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
- Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 18
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 18
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

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Bumpers
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 71.99
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 7.5
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 8.0
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.5
- Bore Engine: 74.5
- Co2 Level (combined): 126
- Engine (l): 1.4
- Engine (cc): 1395
- Stroke Engine: 80.0
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
- Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Instrumentation
- Display Screen Location: ?
- Number Of Display Screens: 1
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 926
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 5.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 18.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 4.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 21.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 6.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 15.2
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 5.4
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.1
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 125
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 92
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 200
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1400
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20130403
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
- Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: Acceptable
- Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 1.2 Tsi Petrol
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
Transmission
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 620
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1278
- Tare Weight (kg): 1233
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

Base

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Body exterior
- Body Type: Station Wagon
- Engine Underbody Protection Location: Engine
- Local Body Type: Station Wagon
- Transfer Case Underbody Protection Location: Transfer Case
Bumpers
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 85.71
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Convenience
- Parking Assistance Rear Type: Full Automatic Parking
- Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
- Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor
- Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1620
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 605
- Front Headroom (mm): 1025
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1046
- Front Track (mm): 1546
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 175
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.4
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.6
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.2
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 35.6
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10900
- Overall Height (mm): 1496
- Overall Length (mm): 4578
- Rear Headroom (mm): 980
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1441
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 903
- Rear Track (mm): 1517
- Wheelbase (mm): 2630
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 7.5
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.5
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.5
- Bore Engine: 82.5
- Co2 Level (combined): 158
- Engine (l): 1.8
- Engine (cc): 1798
- Stroke Engine: 84.2
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 55
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
- Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Lights
- Headlight Control Directional Headlights
- Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
- Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Bi-xenon
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
- Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Paint
- External Color: Black
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 821
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 17.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 12.2
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.7
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.8
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 217
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 135
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 180
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 132
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 280
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4500
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1350
Roof
- Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
- Front Rear Seat Remote Folding
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Storage
- Console Overhead Location: Overhead
Suspension
- Alternate Suspension Type: High
Transmission
- Drive Descent Control System
- Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
- Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-time
- Drive Selection: Automatic
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Alloy
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Alloy
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2040
- Kerb Weight Includes Driver
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1540
- Tare Weight (kg): 1479
Wheels
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

Removes from Highline:

Body exterior
- Body Type: Hatchback
- Local Body Type: Hatchback
- Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 79.88
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Convenience
- Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
- Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1270
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 380
- External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.8
- Front Headroom (mm): 975
- Front Track (mm): 1550
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 142
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.4
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.1
- Overall Height (mm): 1491
- Overall Length (mm): 4349
- Rear Headroom (mm): 967
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1440
- Rear Track (mm): 1522
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10900
- Wheelbase (mm): 2620
Engine
- Bore Engine: 81.0
- Co2 Level (combined): 129
- Engine (l): 2.0
- Engine (cc): 1968
- Stroke Engine: 95.5
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 50
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
- Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Instrumentation
- Display Screen Size (in): 6.5
- Touch Screen Display
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
- Upholstery Color: Black
Lights
- Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
- Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
- External Color: Silver
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1020
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 4.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 20.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 4.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 22.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 5.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 17.2
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 4.9
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.6
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 150
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 110
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 320
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
Roof
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Sunshade
Safety
- Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Steering
- Power Steering Type: Electric
Suspension
- Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Transmission
- Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1600
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 680
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1377
- Tare Weight (kg): 1326
Wheels
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

GTI

Adds to Base:

Body exterior
- Body Type: Hatchback
- Local Body Type: Hatchback
- Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 119.29
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Convenience
- Driver Modes Includes Suspension
- Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
- Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1270
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 380
- External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.8
- Front Headroom (mm): 975
- Front Track (mm): 1538
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.4
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.1
- Overall Height (mm): 1466
- Overall Length (mm): 4268
- Rear Headroom (mm): 967
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1440
- Rear Track (mm): 1516
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10900
- Wheelbase (mm): 2626
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 144
- Engine (l): 2.0
- Engine (cc): 1984
- Stroke Engine: 92.8
Fuel
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 50
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 98
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
Instrumentation
- Display Screen Size (in): 6.5
- Touch Screen Display
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Carbon Fibre Look
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre Look
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 806
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 16.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 18.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 7.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 13.0
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.2
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.5
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 246
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 153
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 220
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 162
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 350
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
Safety
- Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
- Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20130403
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
- Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: Acceptable
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
- Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 1.tsi 5 Door Hatchback Lhd
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
Steering
- Power Steering Variable Rack
- Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
Suspension
- Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
- Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
- Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
Transmission
- Drive Driven Wheels: Front
- Transmission Description: Manual
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1358
- Tare Weight (kg): 1313
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

Removes from Base:

Body exterior
- Body Type: Station Wagon
- Engine Underbody Protection Location: Engine
- Local Body Type: Station Wagon
- Transfer Case Underbody Protection Location: Transfer Case
Bumpers
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 85.71
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Convenience
- Parking Assistance Rear Type: Full Automatic Parking
- Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
- Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor
- Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1620
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 605
- Front Headroom (mm): 1025
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1046
- Front Track (mm): 1546
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 175
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.4
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.6
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.2
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 35.6
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10900
- Overall Height (mm): 1496
- Overall Length (mm): 4578
- Rear Headroom (mm): 980
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1441
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 903
- Rear Track (mm): 1517
- Wheelbase (mm): 2630
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 7.5
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.5
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.5
- Co2 Level (combined): 158
- Engine (l): 1.8
- Engine (cc): 1798
- Stroke Engine: 84.2
Fuel
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 55
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Lights
- Headlight Control Directional Headlights
- Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 821
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.8
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 17.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 12.2
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.7
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.8
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 217
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 135
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 180
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 132
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 280
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1350
Roof
- Front Sunroof Sliding
- Front Sunroof Tilting
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Heated
- Front Rear Seat Remote Folding
- Passenger Front Seat Heated
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Storage
- Console Overhead Location: Overhead
Suspension
- Alternate Suspension Type: High
Transmission
- Drive Descent Control System
- Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
- Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-time
- Drive Selection: Automatic
- Transmission Automatic Mode
- Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (dct)
- Transmission Manual Sequential
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Alloy
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Alloy
- Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
- Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2040
- Kerb Weight Includes Driver
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1540
- Tare Weight (kg): 1479
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
- Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 18
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 18
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

Gti Performance

Adds to GTI:

Brakes
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 119.94
Dimensions
- Front Track (mm): 1534
- Rear Track (mm): 1513
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 153
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Carbon Fibre Look
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
- Upholstery Color: Multi Colour
Lights
- Headlight Control Directional Headlights
- Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
- Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
Paint
- External Color: Blue
- Type: Black
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 758
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 15.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 18.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 12.0
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.6
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.4
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 230
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 169
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4700
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Transmission
- Differential Lock Front Location: Front
- Limited Slip Differential Front Type: Mechanical
- Transmission Automatic Mode
- Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (dct)
- Transmission Gearchange Paddles
- Transmission Manual Sequential
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Visibility
- Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
- Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1409
- Tare Weight (kg): 1364
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35

Removes from GTI:

Brakes
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 119.29
Dimensions
- Front Track (mm): 1538
- Rear Track (mm): 1516
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 144
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Paint
- External Color: Black
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 806
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 16.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 18.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 7.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 13.0
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.2
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.5
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 246
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 153
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 220
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 162
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4500
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
Transmission
- Limited Slip Differential Front Type: Electronic
- Transmission Description: Manual
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1358
- Tare Weight (kg): 1313
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40

Gti 40 Years

Adds to Gti Performance:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 151.93
Convenience
- Adaptive Cruise Control
Dimensions
- Front Track (mm): 1538
- Overall Length (mm): 4361
- Rear Track (mm): 1516
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 163
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Black
Paint
- External Color: Gray
- Type: Metallic
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 704
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 16.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.5
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.1
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.3
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 290
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 213
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 380
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5350
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1700
Safety
- Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
- Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
- Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Suede
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1600
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 690
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1402
- Tare Weight (kg): 1357

Removes from Gti Performance:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 119.94
Convenience
- Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
Dimensions
- Front Track (mm): 1534
- Overall Length (mm): 4268
- Rear Track (mm): 1513
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 153
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Carbon Fibre Look
- Upholstery Color: Multi Colour
Paint
- External Color: Blue
- Type: Black
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 758
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 15.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 18.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 12.0
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.6
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.4
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 230
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 169
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 350
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4700
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1409
- Tare Weight (kg): 1364

Adds to Gti 40 Years:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 140.61
Convenience
- Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d
- Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1233
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 343
- Front Track (mm): 1536
- Overall Height (mm): 1442
- Overall Length (mm): 4264
- Rear Track (mm): 1514
- Wheelbase (mm): 2620
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 170
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 55
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Paint
- External Color: Black
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 753
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.4
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.3
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.2
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 280
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 206
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5100
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Heated
- Passenger Front Seat Heated
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Transmission
- Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
- Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-time
- Drive Selection: Automatic
- Limited Slip Differential Front Type: Electronic
- Transmission Description: Manual
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1465
- Tare Weight (kg): 1416
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
- Front Wheels Two Tone
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
- Rear Wheels Two Tone

Removes from Gti 40 Years:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 151.93
Convenience
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1270
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 380
- Front Track (mm): 1538
- Overall Height (mm): 1466
- Overall Length (mm): 4361
- Rear Track (mm): 1516
- Wheelbase (mm): 2626
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 163
Fuel
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 50
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre Look
- Upholstery Color: Black
Paint
- External Color: Gray
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 704
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.5
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.1
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.3
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 290
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 213
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5350
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1700
Safety
- Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
- Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
- Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Suede
Transmission
- Differential Lock Front Location: Front
- Drive Driven Wheels: Front
- Limited Slip Differential Front Type: Mechanical
- Transmission Automatic Mode
- Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (dct)
- Transmission Gearchange Paddles
- Transmission Manual Sequential
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1600
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 690
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1402
- Tare Weight (kg): 1357
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

R Wolfsburg Edition

Adds to R:

Body exterior
- Body Type: Station Wagon
- Local Body Type: Station Wagon
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 132.22
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Convenience
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1620
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 605
- Overall Height (mm): 1447
- Overall Length (mm): 4596
- Rear Track (mm): 1515
- Wheelbase (mm): 2630
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 167
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
Paint
- External Color: Blue
- Type: Pearl
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 764
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 16.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.2
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.2
Safety
- Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
- Anti Collision System Activates Seat Belts
- Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
- Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
Seats
- Front Rear Seat Remote Folding
Transmission
- Transmission Automatic Mode
- Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (dct)
- Transmission Gearchange Paddles
- Transmission Manual Sequential
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1558
- Tare Weight (kg): 1509
Wheels
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y

Removes from R:

Body exterior
- Body Type: Hatchback
- Local Body Type: Hatchback
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 140.61
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Convenience
- Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d
- Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1233
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 343
- Overall Height (mm): 1442
- Overall Length (mm): 4264
- Rear Track (mm): 1514
- Wheelbase (mm): 2620
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 170
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
Lights
- Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
Paint
- External Color: Black
- Type: Metallic
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 753
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 16.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.4
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.3
Safety
- Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
Transmission
- Transmission Description: Manual
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1465
- Tare Weight (kg): 1416
Wheels
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
- Front Wheels Two Tone
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
- Rear Wheels Two Tone

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2016 Volkswagen Golf Dimensions

1496mm

1799mm

4578mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2016 Volkswagen Golf Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2025	1500Kg	1600Kg
2024	1500Kg	1600Kg
2023	1500Kg	1600Kg
2022	1500Kg	1600Kg
2021	1500Kg	1500Kg

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2016 Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy

There are 10 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Golf

The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf is the Highline with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 4.7L 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 7.3L 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, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	Premium Unleaded	5.4 L/100km
1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	Premium Unleaded	5.6 L/100km

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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.

2016 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.