The 2021 Volkswagen Golf is a small Car. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $37,990 for the Life variant and topping out at $61,490 for the GTI variant.
There are 3 variants of the Golf available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2021.
The 2021 Golf was offered with a 5 year, 150,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Volkswagen Golf include 1.4L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (110kW/250Nm) and 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (180kW/370Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic with manual mode or 8-speed automatic dual clutch sequential trans (dct) transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
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The Volkswagen Golf comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Life and the most expensive being GTI.
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2026
$49,990
2026
$54,490
2026
$72,490
2024
$75,990
2026
$85,490
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,396 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,789 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,491 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Volkswagen Golf Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
2021 Volkswagen Golf
The cheapest Volkswagen Golf is the Life variant that starts from $37,990.
See all Volkswagen Golf PricingThe most expensive Volkswagen Golf is the GTI variant that starts from $61,490.
See all Volkswagen Golf PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Golf is offered by the GTI variant which can tow 1600 kg.
See all Volkswagen Golf towing capacityThe largest Volkswagen Golf is the Life variant which measures 1789mm wide, 4396mm in length and sits 1491mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Golf is the GTI variant which has 180kW of power and 370nm of torque.
The Volkswagen Golf is built in Germany and shipped to New Zealand.
The Volkswagen Golf uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.
† 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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