Diesel, electric, hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 1985–2027

Volkswagen Golf

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Volkswagen Golf. By the official figures, the 2025 uses 7.0 L/100km, about $2,257 a year in New Zealand.

Volkswagen Golf in grey
Fuel use
7.0 L/100km
2025 official
A year's petrol
$2,257
at today's prices in New Zealand
On a full tank
716 km
50 L tank
Seats
5

What a Golf costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$20.52 per 100 km$2,257
Australia$2.41/L petrol$16.85 per 100 km$1,870
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£19.59 per 100 miles£1,371
United States$4.35/gal petrol$12.92 per 100 miles$1,744

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Where the Golf ranks

No. 47The most popular cars in New Zealand, 20251,022 first registered that year.

Mk8 (eighth generation), 2020–2027

Specs for the 110TSI Life hatchback. Other versions differ; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
Mk8
Built
2021-2027
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,284 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,491 mm
Wheelbase
2,619 mm
Kerb weight
1,300 kg
Boot
374 L
Boot, seats folded
1,230 L

Engine

Engine
1.4 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
110 kW
Torque
250 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
5.8 L/100km
CO₂
133 g/km
Fuel tank
50 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2019
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2019
Airbags
8
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Adaptive cruise control
Yes

Golf VII (Mk7), 2013–2020

Specs for the 2020 Volkswagen Golf 110 TSI Comfortline hatchback, 1.4-litre petrol, 7-speed automatic (Australia); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
Mk7.5 (7th generation)
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,258 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
1,452 mm
Wheelbase
2,620 mm
Ground clearance
142 mm
Kerb weight
1,261 kg
Boot
380 L
Boot, seats folded
1,270 L

Engine

Engine
1.4 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Gearbox
7-speed automatic (DSG)

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
5.4 L/100km

Golf VI (Mk6), 2009–2012

Specs for the Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 122 PS 5-door hatchback, 6-speed manual (UK, 2012); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
Golf Mk6 (sixth generation)
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,255 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
1,452 mm
Wheelbase
2,637 mm
Kerb weight
1,225 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1,720 kg
Boot
380 L

Engine

Engine
1.4 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
90 kW
Torque
200 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed manual
0–100 km/h
9.3 s
Top speed
203 km/h

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
5.2 L/100km
CO₂
123 g/km

Safety

Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2009

Golf Mk5 (Type 1K), 2003–2008

Specs for the Volkswagen Golf S 1.4 80 PS, 5-door hatchback, 5-speed manual (UK); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
Golf Mk5 (Type 1K)
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,204 mm
Width
1,759 mm
Height
1,485 mm
Wheelbase
2,578 mm
Kerb weight
1,153 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1,770 kg
Boot
350 L
Boot, seats folded
1,305 L
Towing (braked)
1,000 kg
Towing (unbraked)
610 kg

Engine

Engine
1.4 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
59 kW
Torque
132 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed manual
0–100 km/h
13.9 s
Top speed
168 km/h

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6.9 L/100km
CO₂
164 g/km
Emissions standard
Euro 4
Fuel tank
55 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2004
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2004
Airbags
6
ISOFIX points
2

Mk4, 1999–2003

Specs for the 1.9 TDI 90; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
Mk4 (1J)
Built
1997-2004
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,149 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,444 mm
Wheelbase
2,511 mm
Kerb weight
1,250 kg

Engine

Engine
1.9 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
66 kW
Torque
210 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
5.4 L/100km
Fuel tank
55 L

Mk3, 1992–1998

Specs for the 1.8 hatchback; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
Mk3
Built
1992-1998
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,020 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,425 mm
Wheelbase
2,475 mm
Kerb weight
1,100 kg
Boot
330 L

Engine

Engine
1.8 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
66 kW
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Economy

Fuel tank
55 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2027Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2026Petrol7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2025Petrol7.0 L/100km40 mpg34 mpg—
2025Plug-in hybrid1.2 L/100km235 mpg196 mpg—
2024Plug-in hybrid1.2 L/100km235 mpg196 mpg—
2024Petrol6.9 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2023Petrol6.5 L/100km44 mpg36 mpg—
2023Plug-in hybrid1.2 L/100km235 mpg196 mpg—
2023Hybrid5.8 L/100km49 mpg41 mpg—
2023Diesel5.0 L/100km56 mpg47 mpg—
2022Hybrid5.7 L/100km50 mpg42 mpg—
2022Petrol6.8 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2022Diesel5.0 L/100km56 mpg47 mpg—
2021Petrol6.1 L/100km46 mpg39 mpg—
2021Hybrid5.7 L/100km50 mpg42 mpg—
2020Diesel5.4 L/100km52 mpg43 mpg—
2020Petrol6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2019Electric17.7 kWh/100km3.5 mi/kWh119 MPGe201 km
2019Petrol5.7 L/100km49 mpg41 mpg—
2019Diesel5.3 L/100km53 mpg44 mpg—
2018Petrol5.8 L/100km49 mpg40 mpg—
2018Electric17.7 kWh/100km3.5 mi/kWh119 MPGe201 km
2018Diesel4.6 L/100km62 mpg51 mpg—
2017Diesel4.5 L/100km63 mpg52 mpg—
2017Electric17.7 kWh/100km3.5 mi/kWh119 MPGe201 km
2017Plug-in hybrid1.7 L/100km166 mpg138 mpg—
2017Petrol5.8 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2016Hybrid5.1 L/100km55 mpg46 mpg—
2016Electric18.1 kWh/100km3.4 mi/kWh116 MPGe133 km
2016Plug-in hybrid1.7 L/100km165 mpg138 mpg—
2016Petrol5.6 L/100km50 mpg42 mpg—
2016Diesel4.1 L/100km69 mpg58 mpg—
2015Plug-in hybrid3.0 L/100km94 mpg78 mpg—
2015Petrol5.4 L/100km52 mpg43 mpg—
2015Diesel4.3 L/100km66 mpg55 mpg—
2015Electric18.1 kWh/100km3.4 mi/kWh116 MPGe133 km
2014Hybrid4.8 L/100km59 mpg49 mpg—
2014Diesel4.2 L/100km67 mpg56 mpg—
2014Petrol5.4 L/100km52 mpg43 mpg—
2013Petrol5.4 L/100km52 mpg43 mpg—

Volkswagen Golf questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Volkswagen Golf?

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf uses 7.0 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Volkswagen Golf cost to run a year in New Zealand?

About $2,257 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.

How far does a Volkswagen Golf go on a full tank?

About 716 km from its 50 L tank at its official fuel use.

How much can a Volkswagen Golf tow?

1,000 kg braked, for the 110TSI Life hatchback.

How big is the Volkswagen Golf's boot?

374 L, for the 110TSI Life hatchback.

Cars like the Golf

From other makes, closest in what they use.

Hyundai

Veloster

2012–2022

6.9 L/100km

Hyundai

I20

2010–2025

6.9 L/100km

Mercedes-Benz

A-Class

2013–2026

7.1 L/100km

Chevrolet

Spark

2013–2022

7.1 L/100km

Mini

Cooper

2000–2027

6.8 L/100km

Mini

Cooper S

2002–2024

6.7 L/100km

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