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2004 Volkswagen Golf
2003 Volkswagen Jetta

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2004 Volkswagen Golf
MSRP $18,300 - $26,120
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2003 Volkswagen Jetta
MSRP $24,260 - $37,890
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I4 Diesel I4
Gas I4 Diesel I4 Gas V6
Displacement
2.0L/121 1.9L/116
2.0L/121 1.9L/116 1.8L/109 2.8L/170
Fuel System
SMPI Turbocharged DI
SMPI Turbocharged DI Turbocharged SMPI
Horsepower
115 hp @ 5200 rpm 100 hp @ 4000 rpm
115 hp @ 5200 rpm 90 hp @ 3750 rpm 180 hp @ 5500 rpm 200 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque
122 ft-lb @ 2600 rpm 177 ft-lb @ 1800-2400 rpm
122 ft-lb @ 2600 rpm 155 ft-lb @ 1900 rpm 173 ft-lb @ 1950 rpm 195 ft-lb @ 3200 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD & adaptive shift points 5-speed manual transmission w/OD 5-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic & OD
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD 5-speed manual transmission w/OD 5-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic & OD 6-speed manual transmission w/OD
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Diesel
Gasoline Diesel
Fuel Consumption: City
6.2 - 9.8 L/100 km
5.6 - 11.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
4.6 - 7.2 L/100 km
4.3 - 7.5 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
4.6 - 9.8 L/100 km
4.3 - 11.1 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L
55.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
980 mm
950 - 980 mm
Front Leg Room
1,054 mm
1,054 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,364 mm
1,364 mm
Rear Head Room
950 mm
927 - 968 mm
Rear Leg Room
851 mm
851 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,331 mm
1,334 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
368 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,512 mm
2,512 - 2,515 mm
Length, Overall
4,188 mm
4,376 - 4,409 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,735 mm
1,735 mm
Height, Overall
1,440 mm
1,440 - 1,486 mm
Min Ground Clearance
130 mm
132 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,296 - 1,402 kg
1,312 - 1,485 kg
Front Tire Size
P195/65HR15
P225/45HR17 P195/65HR15 P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
P195/65HR15
P225/45HR17 P195/65HR15 P205/55HR16
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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