The 2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 is a front-wheel-drive estate, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.6 litres and an output of 75 kW (102 hp).

The asking price is 40,000 SEK. That is 11,000 SEK (38%) above bilbil.se's estimated market price of 29,000 SEK. The estimate is based on 1,747 comparable cars. The chance this car sells within the next 30 days is about 48%.

A dealer typically sells this model in about 15 days and a private seller in about 14 days. As the asking price is clearly above the market price, the sale will likely take longer than average, an estimated 17 days.

The odometer reads 143,000 km, which works out at about 8,000 km per year. The next inspection is due by 31/08/2027.

Notable equipment:

  • Parking sensors

Running the car costs an estimated:

The seller is a private individual, Timrå.

The car has been for sale for 2 days since 26/10/2026.

Basic information

Mileage
143,000 km
Engine
1.6 l, Petrol
Model year
2008
First registration
01/04/2008
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
Estate
Colour
Silver
Next inspection due
31/08/2027
Country of manufacture
Mexico
Assembly plant
Volkswagen, Puebla
bilbil.se ID
356142

Engine and drivetrain

Engine code
BSE
Displacement
1,595 cm³
Engine layout
Inline
Cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
2
Engine position
Front
Fuel injection
Indirect injection
Forced induction
No
Camshaft drive
Timing belt
Fuel grade
Petrol 95
Power
75 kW / 102 hp
Engine speed at peak power
5,600 rpm
Torque
148 Nm
Engine speed at peak torque
3,800 rpm
Acceleration (0–100)
12.3 s
Top speed
184 km/h

Consumption and emissions

Fuel consumption
7.4 l/100 km
Fuel tank
55 l
CO2 emissions
170 g/km (NEDC)
Emission class
Euro 4
Exhaust aftertreatment
Catalytic converter
Pass-by noise
72 dB

Dimensions and weights

Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,200 × 1,781 × 1,460 mm
Width including mirrors
2,003 mm
Wheelbase
2,574 mm
Ground clearance
86 mm
Turning circle
10.9 m
Boot space
505 l
Boot space, seats folded
1,495 l
Kerb weight
1,360 kg
Gross weight
1,800 kg
Payload
547 kg
Roof load
75 kg
Max towing weight
1,200 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
670 kg
Tow ball load
75 kg

Body and chassis

Seats
5
Doors
5
Size class
Small family cars
Front suspension
Coil springs
Rear suspension
Coil springs
Front brakes
Disc brakes
Rear brakes
Disc brakes
Tyre pressure monitoring
Indirect (ABS sensors)

The information on this page is compiled by Bilbil from dozens of public and non-public sources from Sweden and elsewhere in Europe. Check the details stated by the seller in the original listing.

Generation
V (1K)
Produced
2003–2009
Sub-model
Variant (1KM)

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

  • Parking sensors

Equipment rating

Asking price: 40,000 SEK

Well above market price

Market price estimate 29,000 SEK

Based on asking prices

Compared to 1,747 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Volkswagen Golf, 2008) 38,830 SEK
  • Two sets of tyres +240 SEK
  • Front-wheel drive −360 SEK
  • Manual transmission −2,280 SEK
  • Sold by a private seller −2,540 SEK
  • Body type: Estate −4,890 SEK
  • Market price estimate 29,000 SEK

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: parking sensors.

As the asking price is clearly above the market price, the sale will likely take longer than average, an estimated 17 days.

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due by 31/08/2027

About 10 months left. In Sweden, a car or light van has its second inspection no later than 24 months after the first, and after that no later than 14 months after the previous one.

Check with Transportstyrelsen

Sale periods

Private seller, Timrå, Västernorrland 2 days for sale
26/10/202627/10/202628/10/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

SEK
5,000 SEK 900,000 SEK
5 years
1 year 5 years
Estimated monthly instalment approx. 830 SEK/mo

The estimate uses a nominal interest rate of 5.80% and an account fee of 60 SEK a month. The actual rate, term and instalment are set in the loan offer.

Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.

Tyre sizes for this model

  • 225/40 R18
  • 225/45 R17
  • 205/55 R16
  • 195/65 R15
  • 225/35 R19
  • 235/35 R19

Wheel sizes for this model

15″
16″
17″
18″
19″
What do the sizes mean?

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Volkswagen Golf 1.6 cost?

Volkswagen Golf 1.6 is for sale at 40,000 SEK.

Is this car well priced?

According to bilbil.se's price estimate, the asking price is well above market price (estimated market price 29,000 SEK).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 2 days. The listing entered bilbil.se's tracking on 26/10/2026.

Has this car been on the market before?

No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.

What model year is the car?

The car is model year 2008 and was first registered on 01/04/2008.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 143,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

According to the listing, the car must be inspected by 31/08/2027. In Sweden, a car or light van has its second inspection no later than 24 months after the first, and after that no later than 14 months after the previous one.

What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?

The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is manual.

What features does the car have?

Notable features include Parking sensors. The full feature list is on this page.

Where is Volkswagen Golf 1.6 located?

The car is located in Västernorrland (Timrå, Västernorrland).

Who is selling this car?

The seller is Private seller (Timrå).

Where can I see this car's price history?

This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.