8.2
2024 Volkswagen Golf Life review
The most basic Volkswagen Golf in Australia is a terrific prospect for those after a classy conveyance with some great standard features.
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Matt Campbell
Volkswagen Golf 110TSI R-LINE vs Volkswagen Golf GTi Comparison
Volkswagen Golf
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2024 Volkswagen Golf
110TSI R-LINE
vs
2024 Volkswagen Golf
GTi
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CarExpert Score
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8.2
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Based on the Volkswagen Golf 110TSI LIFE
Based on the Volkswagen Golf 110TSI LIFE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
50L
290 km
50L
350 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
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
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
- Metallic Paint (+$650)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$900)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$650)
- Powered Panoramic Sunroof - Glass (+$1,900)
- Premium Paint (+$300)
- Luxury Pack (+$3,900)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$300)
- Sound & Style Package (+$2,500)
Colours Available
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
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
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.4L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW | 180kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 | 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm | 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 9.6 | |
