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    2022 Volkswagen Golf

    The 2022 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 $85,990 for the R 1st Edition variant.

    There are 5 variants of the Golf available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2021.

    The 2022 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), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (180kW/370Nm) and 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (235kW/400Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic with manual mode, 8-speed automatic dual clutch sequential trans (dct) or 7-speed automatic dual clutch sequential trans (dct) transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.

    Retail Price
    $37,990 - $85,990
    Transmission
    7 or 8-speed Auto (DCT) or 8-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Front
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion
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    Retail Price
    $37,990 - $85,990
    Transmission
    7 or 8-speed Auto (DCT) or 8-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Front
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    2022 Volkswagen Golf

    Available Variants

    The Volkswagen Golf comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Life and the most expensive being R 1st Edition.

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    Power to Weight
    85.4 - 151.22 kW/t
    66.45 kW/t
    189.6 kW/t
    Boot Space
    374 - 381 litres
    282 litres
    620 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.8 - 7.7 L/100km
    1.2 L/100km
    9.9 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    725 - 862 km
    573 km
    3,333 km
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    150,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    2 - 3 years
    1 year
    6 years
    Service Interval
    12 - 24 months
    12 months
    24 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,030 kg
    1,845 kg
    2,270 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,500 - 1,600 kg
    1,200 kg
    1,900 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    133 mm
    104 mm
    165 mm
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    2022 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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    2022 Volkswagen Golf

    Dimensions

    4,396 mm
    1,789 mm
    1,491 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,396 mm
    Overall Width1,789 mm
    Overall Height1,491 mm
    Wheelbase2,619 mm

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

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    2022 Volkswagen Golf

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Volkswagen Golf is the Life variant that starts from $37,990.

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    The most expensive Volkswagen Golf is the R 1st Edition variant that starts from $85,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Golf is offered by the GTI variant which can tow 1600 kg.

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    The largest Volkswagen Golf is the Life variant which measures 1789mm wide, 4396mm in length and sits 1491mm tall.

    The most powerful variants with 235kW of power and 400nm of torque are the R and R 1st Edition variants.

    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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