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    2009 Volkswagen Golf

    The 2009 Volkswagen Golf is a small Car. When it was new, prices in New Zealand started around $40,590.

    There is 1 variant of the Golf available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in mid-2004.

    The 2009 Golf was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Engine options for the Volkswagen Golf include 1.9L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (77kW/250Nm) and 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (103kW/320Nm). Available with 7-speed manual automated manual sequential trans (amt) or 6-speed manual automated manual sequential trans (amt) transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    Retail Price
    $40,590 - $48,790
    Transmission
    6 or 7-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Diesel
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    N/A
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    Retail Price
    $40,590 - $48,790
    Transmission
    6 or 7-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Diesel
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    N/A

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    2009 Volkswagen Golf

    Available Variants

    The Volkswagen Golf comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Comfortline and the most expensive being Comfortline.

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    Power to Weight
    59.19 - 77.91 kW/t
    59.19 kW/t
    103.65 kW/t
    Boot Space
    350 litres
    350 litres
    674 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
    5.2 L/100km
    8.1 L/100km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    150,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    2 - 3 years
    1 year
    6 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,880 - 1,930 kg
    1,770 kg
    2,115 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,200 - 1,700 kg
    1,200 kg
    16,500 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    102 mm
    102 mm
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    2009 Volkswagen Golf

    Historical Information

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    Life

    2026

    $49,990

    R Line

    2026

    $54,490

    GTI

    2026

    $72,490

    GTE

    2024

    $75,990

    R

    2026

    $85,490

    Year
    2026
    2024
    Engine Type
    1.4L Combustion
    2.0L Combustion
    1.4L Phev
    Fuel
    Premium Unleaded
    Electric
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    Hatchback
    Number of Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    Front
    4x4
    Maximum Power
    110 kW
    195 kW
    245 kW
    180 kW

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    2009 Volkswagen Golf

    Dimensions

    4,204 mm
    1,759 mm
    1,485 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,204 mm
    Overall Width1,759 mm
    Overall Height1,485 mm
    Wheelbase2,578 mm
    Load Capacity579 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2009 Volkswagen Golf

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Volkswagen Golf is the Comfortline variant that starts from $40,590.

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    The most expensive Volkswagen Golf is the Comfortline variant that starts from $48,790.

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    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Golf is offered by the Comfortline variant which can tow 1700 kg.

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    The largest Volkswagen Golf is the Comfortline variant which measures 1786mm wide, 4199mm in length and sits 1479mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Golf is the Comfortline variant which has 103kW of power and 320nm of torque.

    The Volkswagen Golf is built in Germany and shipped to New Zealand.

    The heaviest Volkswagen Golf is the Comfortline variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1930 kg.

    The Volkswagen Golf uses Diesel fuel.

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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