April 27th, 2009 | 
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The Volkswagen Golf is a 2-door car available at your Volkswagen dealer. The Golf came in five configurations: GTI 1.8T, GTI VR6, GL, GLS, and GTI 337. The GTI 1.8T configuration is powered by the 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, which makes 29 - 31 highway miles and 23 - 24 city. The Golf competes in the Hatchback market segment, in direct competition with Infiniti.
Volkswagen Golf Engine Specs
Volkswagen Golf Engine Specs: The Golf GTI 1.8T comes outfitted with a 1.8 liter, 4-cylinder motor that uses 20 valves. The engine, manufactured by Volkswagen, is mated to a five-speed transaxle by Volkswagen. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Volkswagen.
The 2002 Golf’s exceptional fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection style of design. The fuel capacity of the car is 14.50 gallons.
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.
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 original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $15,050 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $14,044. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Hatchback.
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.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2002 Golf gets 29 - 31 miles/gallon on the highway and only 23 - 24 in the city. This is subpar for a hatchback car.
We Think…
The 2002 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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