May 19th, 2009 | 
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The Golf GL is equipped with a Volkswagen 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 8 valves. The engine is mated to a Volkswagen 5-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.
Golf GL 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, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The listed retail price in 2005 (MSRP) was $15,830, with an invoice cost of $14,824. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Hatchback.
Fuel Efficiency
For the 2005 Golf, the fuel delivery system is a electronic Bosch Motronic, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 14.50 gallons.
The 2005 Golf gets 30 - 31 miles/gallon on the highway and only 24 in the city. This is average for a hatchback car.
In Summary
The 2004 model began the promise of the Volkswagen Golf. The 2005 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Volkswagen hopes that the Golf GL will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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