2004 Volkswagen Golf Specifications

2-Door HB 1.8T 5-spd Manual
MSRP based on 2-Door HB 1.8T 5-spd Manual
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 24 mpg City/31 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I4, 1.8L
EPA Class Compact
Style Name 2dr HB 1.8T 5-spd Manual
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style 2dr Car
Transmission 5-speed manual transmission w/OD
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Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2934
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in) 41.5
Second Shoulder Room (in) 52.7
Passenger Volume (ft³) 88
Second Head Room (in) 37.4
Front Shoulder Room (in) 53.7
Second Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Head Room (in) 38.6
Second Leg Room (in) 33.5
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in) 56.7
Length, Overall (in) 164.9
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.1
Track Width, Front (in) 59.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 68.3
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 98.9
Track Width, Rear (in) 58.8
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³) 41.8
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³) 18.0

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 14.5
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 31
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 24

Performance Specs

Engine
Fuel System Turbocharged SMPI
Engine Type Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 180 @ 5500
Displacement 1.8L/109
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 173 @ 1950-5000
Transmission
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.03
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.65
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.94
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.06
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.84
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 5
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.31
Clutch Size (in) - TBD -
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.30
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.3 x 0.98
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 9.1 x 0.35
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.8
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 15.6
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.04
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Tires
Front Tire Size P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P205/55HR16
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size P205/55HR16
Wheels
Front Wheel Material Alloy
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Material Alloy
Spare Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 0.91
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.71
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear Yes
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights Yes
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Driver/front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system
Driver/front passenger side-impact airbags
Front/rear side curtain protection
3-point front/rear seat belts w/height adjusters
Front seat pretensioners/load limiters
Rear child seat tether anchorage points w/markings (LATCH)
Traction control w/Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
Collapsible steering column
Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights
Dual-note horn

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 50,000
Basic Years 4
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 12
Drivetrain Miles/km 60,000
Drivetrain Years 5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 50,000
Roadside Assistance Years 4

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 7.4
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 120
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
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MSRP
$19,250
MSRP
$20,325
MSRP
$22,070
MSRP
$16,455
Gas Mileage
24 mpg City / 31 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
22 mpg City / 29 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
21 mpg City / 30 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
24 mpg City / 30 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas I4
Engine
Gas I4
Engine
Gas V6
Engine
Gas I4
Horsepower
180 @ 5500
Horsepower
180 @ 5500
Horsepower
200 @ 6200
Horsepower
115 @ 5200
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Transmission
Manual w/OD
Transmission
Automatic w/OD
Transmission
Manual w/OD
Transmission
Automatic w/OD
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