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    2024 Volkswagen Golf

    The new Volkswagen Golf is a small Car available in New Zealand from $53,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the R Line variant and topping out at $90,990 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 new 2024 Golf is 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), 1.4L in-line 4-cylinder turbo hybrid (180kW/400Nm), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (180kW/370Nm) and 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (235kW/400Nm). Non-electric variants are available with 8-speed automatic with manual mode, 8-speed automatic dual clutch sequential trans (dct), 6-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
    $53,990 - $90,990
    Transmission
    6, 7, or 8-speed Auto (DCT) or 8-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Front
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded or Electric
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion or Phev
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    Retail Price
    $53,990 - $90,990
    Transmission
    6, 7, or 8-speed Auto (DCT) or 8-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Front
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded or Electric
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion or Phev

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    2024 Volkswagen Golf

    Available Variants

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

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    Power to Weight
    85.4 - 151.22 kW/t
    78.01 kW/t
    151.22 kW/t
    Boot Space
    374 - 381 litres
    228 litres
    620 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    1.2 - 8.6 L/100km
    1.2 L/100km
    8.6 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    649 - 3,500 km
    647 km
    3,500 km
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    2 years
    7 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
    1,880 kg
    2,405 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,500 - 1,600 kg
    1,400 kg
    1,900 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    133 mm
    120 mm
    158 mm

    Battery & Charging

    Max. battery kilowatt hour
    13 kWh
    0.5 kWh
    82 kWh
    AC Charging (max kW)
    3.6 kW
    3.6 kW
    11 kW
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    2024 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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    2024 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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    2024 Volkswagen Golf

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Volkswagen Golf is the R Line variant that starts from $53,990.

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    The most expensive Volkswagen Golf is the R 1st Edition variant that starts from $90,990.

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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 R Line 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 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded 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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