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    2018 Volkswagen Golf

    The 2018 Volkswagen Golf is a small Car. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $34,990 for the Comfortline variant and topping out at $76,990 for the R variant.

    There are 6 variants of the Golf available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in mid-2017.

    The 2018 Golf was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Engine options for the Volkswagen Golf include electric motor (100kW/290Nm), 1.4L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (92kW/200Nm), 1.4L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (110kW/250Nm), 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (85kW/250Nm), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (110kW/320Nm), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (169kW/350Nm) and 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (228kW/400Nm). Non-electric variants are available with 6-speed manual manual, 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
    $34,990 - $76,990
    Transmission
    6 or 7-speed Auto (DCT), 6-speed manual, or Single-Speed Auto
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Front
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded, Diesel, or Electric
    Body Types
    Hatchback or Wagon
    Powertrain Type
    BEV or Combustion
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    Retail Price
    $34,990 - $76,990
    Transmission
    6 or 7-speed Auto (DCT), 6-speed manual, or Single-Speed Auto
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Front
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded, Diesel, or Electric
    Body Types
    Hatchback or Wagon
    Powertrain Type
    BEV or Combustion

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    2018 Volkswagen Golf

    Available Variants

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

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    Power to Weight
    61.92 - 161.93 kW/t
    61.92 kW/t
    185.49 kW/t
    Boot Space
    341 - 605 litres
    260 litres
    605 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    4 - 7.1 L/100km
    0.6 L/100km
    9.2 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    704 - 1,250 km
    330 km
    1,250 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    2 - 3 years
    1 year
    6 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months
    24 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,020 kg
    1,620 kg
    2,270 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,400 - 1,600 kg
    1,200 kg
    1,800 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    102 - 143 mm
    98 mm
    165 mm

    Battery & Charging

    Max. battery kilowatt hour
    35.8 kWh
    1.3 kWh
    35.8 kWh
    Vehicle Range (EV)
    220 - 300 km
    2 km
    330 km
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    2018 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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    2018 Volkswagen Golf

    Dimensions

    4,258 mm
    1,790 mm
    1,492 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,258 mm
    Overall Width1,790 mm
    Overall Height1,492 mm
    Wheelbase2,620 mm

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

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    2018 Volkswagen Golf

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Volkswagen Golf is the Comfortline variant that starts from $34,990.

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    The most expensive Volkswagen Golf is the R variant that starts from $76,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Golf is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: Highline and GTI.

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    The largest Volkswagen Golf is the Comfortline variant which measures 1799mm wide, 4562mm in length and sits 1481mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Golf is the R variant which has 228kW of power and 400nm of torque.

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

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

    † 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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