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    2011 Volkswagen Golf

    The 2011 Volkswagen Golf is a small Car. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $38,500 for the Trendline variant and topping out at $73,500 for the R variant.

    There are 5 variants of the Golf available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2010.

    The 2011 Golf was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Engine options for the Volkswagen Golf include 1.2L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (77kW/175Nm), 1.4L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (90kW/200Nm), 1.4L in-line 4-cylinder turbo & supercharger (118kW/240Nm), 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (77kW/250Nm), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (103kW/320Nm), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (155kW/280Nm) and 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (199kW/350Nm). Available with 7-speed manual dual clutch sequential trans (dct) or 6-speed manual dual clutch sequential trans (dct) transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.

    Retail Price
    $38,500 - $73,500
    Transmission
    6 or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Front
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded or Diesel
    Body Types
    Hatchback or Wagon
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion
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    Retail Price
    $38,500 - $73,500
    Transmission
    6 or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Front
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded or Diesel
    Body Types
    Hatchback or Wagon
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    2011 Volkswagen Golf

    Available Variants

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

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    Power to Weight
    55.36 - 129.14 kW/t
    55.36 kW/t
    151.52 kW/t
    Boot Space
    350 - 505 litres
    281 litres
    674 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    4.2 - 8.4 L/100km
    4.1 L/100km
    9.1 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    714 - 1,310 km
    580 km
    1,310 km
    Warranty (Years)
    2 - 3 years
    2 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    2 - 3 years
    1 year
    6 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,820 - 2,030 kg
    1,735 kg
    2,135 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,300 - 1,700 kg
    750 kg
    1,700 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    102 mm
    102 mm
    149 mm
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    2011 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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    2011 Volkswagen Golf

    Dimensions

    4,199 mm
    1,786 mm
    1,480 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,199 mm
    Overall Width1,786 mm
    Overall Height1,480 mm
    Wheelbase2,575 mm
    Load Capacity556 mm

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

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    2011 Volkswagen Golf

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Volkswagen Golf is the Trendline variant that starts from $38,500.

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    The most expensive Volkswagen Golf is the R variant that starts from $73,500.

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    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Golf is 1700 kg offered by the following variants: Bluemotion and Comfortline.

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    The largest Volkswagen Golf is the Comfortline variant which measures 2048mm wide, 4199mm in length and sits 1479mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Golf is the R variant which has 199kW of power and 350nm of torque.

    The Volkswagen Golf is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to New Zealand. The Volkswagen Golf may be manufactured in Germany or Mexico.

    The heaviest Volkswagen Golf is the R variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2030 kg.

    The Volkswagen Golf may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.

    † 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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