April 9th, 2009 | 
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Consumers who buy a Volkswagen Golf are often enthusiastic about their purchase. Since its launch the Golf has been one of the workhorses of the Volkswagen brand. This has always been a meaningful car, and the 2004 model is no different. A hatchback for everyone in the family is what the Volkswagen Golf provides.
Volkswagen Golf Engine Specs
The restyled Golf GTI 1.8T is equipped with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 20 valves. The engine is mated to a Volkswagen five-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2003 version.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Golf uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
For the 2004 Golf, the fuel configuration is a electronic Bosch Motronic SFI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 14.50 gallons.
Vehicle 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.
The standard warranty period for the Golf is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 60 months or 60,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the hatchback market.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $17,200 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $16,090. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Hatchback.
MPG Ratings
The Golf GTI 1.8T received a miles-per-gallon rating of 32 - 38 in-city driving and 43 - 46 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was exceptional.
In 2003 and 2004 the Golf GTI 1.8T was availble in the exterior colors of Black, Blue Anthracite, Candy White, Indigo Blue Pearl, Mojave Beige Metallic, Reflex Silver Metallic, and Tornado Red.
What We Think of the Volkswagen Golf
The 2004 model year was telling year for the Volkswagen Golf. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the GTI 1.8T version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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