March 16th, 2009 | 
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Buyers of the Volkswagen Golf are aware of the reputation of the car they are purchasing. The Golf has been one of the premier vehicles of the Volkswagen line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 2005 model is no exception. The Volkswagen Golf falls into the hatchback for the family category. People who purchase the Golf have been doing so for the last few generations in a family. It is a constant that only gets better with age.
Performance
The Golf GTI VR6 is equipped with a Volkswagen 2.8 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The VR6 engine is mated to a Volkswagen 6-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Volkswagen.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Golf has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
The fuel system for the 2005 Golf is a traditional Bosch Motronic, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 14.50 gallons.
Golf GTI VR6 Statistics
The dimensions of the Golf GTI VR6 are 68.30 inches wide by 164.90 inches long. It sits a comfortable 56.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 98.90 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
A powertrain warranty is provided (50,000* miles/36* months), and a 50,000* mile, 60* month guarantee also comes with the Volkswagen Golf.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $15,830 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $14,824. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Hatchback.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2005 Golf gets 30 - 31 miles/gallon on the highway and only 24 in the city. This is exceptional for a hatchback car.
In 2004 and 2005 the Golf GTI VR6 was availble in the exterior colors of Black, Blue Anthracite, Candy White, Indigo Blue Pearl, Mojave Beige Metallic, Reflex Silver Metallic, and Tornado Red. Additional options were made available by the factory.
Conclusion
There are several reasons why the Volkswagen Golf GTI VR6 sold well in 2005. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Volkswagen, specifically a Golf.
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