


The Golf hatchback is a versatile, functional, fun-to-drive small car. Volkswagen’s Electronic Stabilization Program is optional. Side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain-type airbags and antilock brakes are standard.
MKIV GL GOLF BUILD MANUAL
The gasoline engine teams with a four-speed-automatic or five-speed-manual transmission, while the diesel engine drives a five-speed manual or an optional five-speed automatic that incorporates a Tiptronic manual-shift provision. The Golf’s 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine produces 115 horsepower, while the available turbocharged 1.9-liter four-cylinder diesel generates 100 hp.

A Monsoon sound system is standard in GLS models. Standard equipment includes air conditioning, an eight-speaker CD/cassette stereo, cruise control, a manual tilt/telescoping steering column, and power windows, locks and mirrors.Īn optional Cold Weather Package for the GLS includes heated front seats and heated front windshield washer nozzles. Split rear seatbacks fold for additional storage room, creating a total of 41.8 cubic feet of cargo space when folded. The area behind the rear seat holds 18 cubic feet of cargo. Space is adequate for four adults, though the interior is intended to seat up to five.
MKIV GL GOLF BUILD DRIVER
Upright hatchback styling allows the driver and passengers to sit more vertically in the Golf than in most small cars. All-season tires are mounted on 15-inch wheels. Most commonly you will run into either a 2.0L inline four-cylinder or the 1.8L turbo mill. Each has certain advantages and issues to keep in mind. The bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings and grille are body-colored. Mark IV Volkswagens were made in four different engine types: the 2.0L gasoline motor, the 1.8L turbo, the VR6, or the 1.9L TDI turbo-diesel. The Golf hatchback stands 56.7 inches tall, has a 98.9-inch wheelbase and measures 164.9 inches long overall. Fully transferable powertrain coverage is for five years/60,000 miles, and roadside assistance is provided for four years. Wear-and-tear items and adjustments are covered for one year/12,000 miles. Volkswagen’s warranty offers bumper-to-bumper coverage for four years/50,000 miles. An all-new Golf is scheduled to emerge in the second quarter of 2006. Volkswagen’s compact front-wheel-drive Golf is available only as a four-door hatchback for 2006 the two-door GL and four-door GL TDI (diesel) have been dropped.
