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The 2003 Golf is an important vehicle to Volkswagen for the hatchback market segment. The GL is a member of a series of five trim levels for the Golf which include GTI 1.8T, GTI VR6, GL, GLS, and GTI 20th Anniversary. The two-door car with its front-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Volkswagen. There is strong competition from vehicles from Honda.

Performance

The restyled Golf GL is equipped with a Volkswagen 1.9-liter 4-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 8 valves. The engine is paired with a Volkswagen 4-speed transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Volkswagen.

The fuel system for the 2003 Golf is a Bosch IFI design, running on DIESEL fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a mechanical system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 14.50 gallons.

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.

Golf GL Statistics

The dimensions of the Golf GL 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.

The listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $16,720, with an invoice cost of $15,586. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Hatchback.

The standard warranty period for the Golf is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the hatchback market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2003 Golf gets 45 - 49 miles/gallon on the highway and only 34 - 42 in the city. This is average for a hatchback car.

In Summary

There are several reasons why the Volkswagen Golf GL sold well in 2003. 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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