March 3rd, 2009 | 
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The Golf GLS is equipped with a Volkswagen 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 8 valves. The engine is mated to a Volkswagen 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Volkswagen.
The Golf uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Golf GLS Statistics
The Golf is 164.90 inches long, 68.30 inches wide, and 56.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 98.90 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 60,000/60 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The listed retail price in 2004 (MSRP) was $17,200, with an invoice cost of $16,090. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Hatchback.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2004 Golf’s normal fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection (MFI) style of design. The fuel tank holds 14.50 gallons.
The 2004 Golf gets 43 - 46 miles/gallon on the highway and only 32 - 38 in the city. This is average for a hatchback car.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the Volkswagen Golf GLS sold well in 2004. 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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