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Volkswagen Golf Mk5 (1K)
Overview
ManufacturerVolkswagen
Also calledVolkswagen Rabbit (US and Canada)
Volkswagen GTI (US and Canada)
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (North America, wagon)
Volkswagen Vento Variant (Argentina and Uruguay, wagon)[1]
ProductionAugust 2003[2] – 2010
April 2007 – 2009 (wagon)
Model years2004–2009
Assembly
DesignerHartmut Warkuss, Peter Schreyer and Marc Lichte[5] (hatchback)
Murat Günak (estate)
Body and chassis
ClassSmall family car (C)
Body style
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (4Motion)
Mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive (W12-650)
PlatformVolkswagen Group A5 (PQ35)
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,578 mm (101.5 in)
Length
  • 4,204–4,246 mm (165.5–167.2 in) (hatchback)
  • 4,556 mm (179.4 in) (wagon)
Width
  • 1,759 mm (69.3 in) (hatchback)
  • 1,781 mm (70.1 in) (wagon)
Height
  • 1,465–1,479 mm (57.7–58.2 in) (hatchback)
  • 1,504 mm (59.2 in) (wagon)
Kerb weight1,164–1,617 kg (2,566–3,565 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorVolkswagen Golf Mk4
SuccessorVolkswagen Golf Mk6

The Volkswagen Golf Mk5 is the fifth generation of the compact car Volkswagen Golf. It was made from 2003[6] to 2008.[6]

Models

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From 2007[7] to 2009, Volkswagen made an estate model, In Europe It's called the Estate[8] and Variant,[9]

From 2008[10] to 2009, Volkswagen made an estate model, In the United States It's called the Jetta SportWagen,[11]

From 2008 to 2009, Volkswagen made an estate model, In Argentina and Uruguay It's called the Vento Variant.[12]

From 2004[13] to 2007, Volkswagen made taller models of the Golf,[14] it was called the Golf Plus,[15] this model had new front lights, new rear lights, new bumpers, new bonnet and new interior.

From 2005[16] to 2010, Volkswagen made saloon versions of the Golf called the Volkswagen Bora[17][17] and the Volkswagen Jetta.[18]

From 2006[19] to 2008, Volkswagen made the Rabbit,[20][19] it was only made in United States and Canada. Volkswagen dropped the Golf name and called the model Rabbit again.[21][22]

Engines

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Name Volume Engine Fuel Output Torque 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (s) Top speed CO2 Years
1.41390 cc4cylPetrol75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at 5,000 rpm126 N⋅m (93 lb⋅ft) at 3,800 rpm14.7164 km/h (102 mph)168 g/km2003–2006
1.41390 cc4cylPetrol80 PS (59 kW; 79 hp) at 5,000 rpm132 N⋅m (97 lb⋅ft) at 3,800 rpm13.9168 km/h (104 mph)164 g/km2006–2008
1.4 FSI1390 cc4cylPetrol90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 5,200 rpm130 N⋅m (96 lb⋅ft) at 3,750 rpm12.9174 km/h (108 mph)156 g/km2003–2006
1.61595 cc4cylPetrol102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) at 5,600 rpm148 N⋅m (109 lb⋅ft) at 3,800 rpm11.4184 km/h (114 mph)184 g/km2004–2008
1.6 FSI1598 cc4cylPetrol115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) at 6,000 rpm155 N⋅m (114 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm10.8192 km/h (119 mph)168 g/km2003–2007
1.4 TSI 1390 cc4cylPetrol122 PS (90 kW; 120 hp) at 5,000 rpm200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1,500–4,000 rpm9.4197 km/h (122 mph)149 g/km2007–2008
1.4 TSI1390 cc4cylPetrol140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) at 5,600 rpm220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) at 1,500–4,000 rpm8.8205 km/h (127 mph)169 g/km2005–2007
1.4 TSI1390 cc4cylPetrol170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) at 6,000 rpm240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–4,750 rpm7.9220 km/h (140 mph)174 g/km2005–2007
2.0 FSI1984 cc4cylPetrol150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 6,000 rpm200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 3,250–4,250 rpm8.9209 km/h (130 mph)187 g/km2004–2008
2.0 TFSI GTI1984 cc4cylPetrol200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp) at 5,100–6,000 rpm280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) at 1,800–5,000 rpm6.9234 km/h (145 mph)189 g/km2004–2008
2.0 TFSI (edn 30)1984 cc4cylPetrol230 PS (169 kW; 227 hp) at 5,500 rpm300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) at 2,200–5,200 rpm6.6245 km/h (152 mph)194 g/km2007–2010
R323189 ccVR6Petrol250 PS (184 kW; 247 hp) at 6,300 rpm320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) at 2,500–3,000 rpm6.2250 km/h (155 mph)255 g/km2005–2008
2.0 SDI1968 cc4cylDiesel75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at 4,200 rpm140 N⋅m (103 lb⋅ft) at 2,200–2,400 rpm16.7163 km/h (101 mph)143 g/km2004–2008
1.9 TDI1896 cc4cylDiesel90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 4,000 rpm210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) at 1,800–2,500 rpm12.9176 km/h (109 mph)132 g/km2004–2008
1.9 TDI1896 cc4cylDiesel105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) at 4,000 rpm250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,900 rpm11.3187 km/h (116 mph)135 g/km2003–2008
1.9 TDI BlueMotion1896 cc4cylDiesel105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) at 4,000 rpm250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,900 rpm11.3190 km/h (120 mph)119 g/km2007–2008
2.0 TDI1968 cc4cylDiesel140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) at 4,000 rpm320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–2,500 rpm9.3203 km/h (126 mph)146 g/km2003–2008
2.0 TDI DPF1968 cc4cylDiesel140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) at 4,000 rpm320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) at 1,800–2,500 rpm9.3205 km/h (127 mph)145 g/km2006–2008
2.0 TDI DPF1968 cc4cylDiesel170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) at 4,200 rpm350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1,800–2,500 rpm8.2220 km/h (140 mph)156 g/km2006–2008

Notes

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  • The Mk5 model was skipped in the Chinese market as the successor of the Volkswagen Golf Mk4. Golf Mk4 production continued until the 2008 model year and was manufactured by FAW Volkswagen,[23] alongside the Chinese-built Volkswagen Bora HS which shared similar styling cues.[24]The Mk4 Golf and Bora HS ended production in 2008 and 2009 respectively, where they were both succeeded by the Volkswagen Golf Mk6 for the 2010 model year.

Awards

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  • 2009 Car and Driver – Among Ten Best of the Year (GTI)[25]
  • 2009 Automobile Magazine – Among All Stars (GTI)[26]
  • 2008 CNN – Top Sporty Car (GTI/R32)[27]
  • 2008 AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Award (GTI)[28]
  • 2008 Consumer Reports – Top Hatchback (Golf/Rabbit)[29]
  • 2008 Car and Driver – Top Ten Urban Vehicle (Golf/Rabbit)[30]
  • 2008 Automobile Magazine – Among All Stars (GTI)[31]
  • 2008 Car and Driver – Among Ten Best of the Year (GTI)[32]
  • 2008 Drive – Best Performance Car under $60k AUS (GTI)[33]
  • 2008 What Car? – Best Small Family Car
  • 2007 Car and Driver – Among Ten Best of the Year (GTI)[34]
  • 2007 Automobile Magazine – Car of the Year (GTI)[35]
  • 2007 Drive – Best Performance Car under $60k AUS (GTI)[36]
  • 2007 What Car? – Best Small Family Car[37]
  • 2006 Drive – Best Performance Car under $60k AUS (GTI)[38]
  • 2006 Australia's Best Cars – Best Sports Car (GTI)[39]
  • 2005 Australia's Best Cars – Best Sports Car under $57,000 (GTI)[40]
  • 2004–05 Japan's Import Car of the Year[41]
  • 2004 What Car? Car of the Year[42]
  • 2004 What Car? Best Small Family Car[43]
  • 2004 Winner – Auto Express New Car Honours[44]
  • 2004 Fifth Gear – Car of the Year (GTI)[45]
  • 2004 Top Gear – Car of the Year (GTI)[46]
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References

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  1. ↑ Autocosmos (18 March 2008). "Volkswagen Vento Variant: versatilidad, elegancia y deportividad". Autocosmos (in Spanish). Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  2. ↑ Facts and Figures: Navigator 2008 (PDF), Wolfsburg, Germany: Volkswagen AG, 1 February 2008, p. 68, archived from the original (PDF) on 2 May 2021
  3. ↑ "Skoda. Skoda in Ukraine". Car-cat.com. Retrieved 29 July 2010.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  4. ↑ "Indonesia: Volkswagen To Launch Local Assembly, Likely of Touran and Golf Plus". Insideline. Insideline.com. 12 May 2009. Retrieved 1 November 2010.
  5. ↑ US D511482S, Warkuss, Hartmut; Schreyer, Peter & Lichte, Marc, "Vehicle", published 2005-11-15, assigned to Volkswagen AG
  6. 1 2 "The history of the Golf". Volkswagen Newsroom. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  7. ↑ "Golf Estate". VW Press. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  8. ↑ Pollard, Tim (27 February 2007). "Volkswagen Golf Estate (2007): first official pictures". CAR Magazine. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  9. ↑ "Volkswagen Golf Variant". 5 July 2007. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  10. ↑ "2008 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen: VW Hopes To Spark Interest In Forgotten Segment". 31 July 2007. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  11. ↑ GALL, JARED (1 March 2007). "2008 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen". Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  12. ↑ "Test drive: Volkswagen Vento Variant 2.5 Advance – Cars" [Vento Variant, or the return of the rural]. Cars.com.ar (in Spanish). 24 June 2010. Archived from the original on 25 April 2016. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  13. ↑ "Golf Plus". Volkswagen Newsroom. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  14. ↑ Law, Alex (2 December 2004). "VW GOLF PLUS TO OFFER MORE ROOM THAN REGULAR MODEL". auto123. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  15. ↑ "VW Golf Plus 1.6 FSI first drive". Autocar. 16 June 2005. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  16. ↑ Sessions, Ron (4 January 2005). "2005 Los Angeles Auto Show". With the all-new fifth-generation Jetta that will go on sale later this year, Volkswagen is betting that customers are ready to step up to more size, more power, and more features.
  17. 1 2 Rettie, John (23 March 2005). "Volkswagen Bora 2.5". Auto Express. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  18. ↑ "2005 Volkswagen Jetta: Wind Of Change: Volkswagen's New Jetta Brings Ever More Sophistication To The Compact Segment". 23 January 2005. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  19. 1 2 "2006 Volkswagen Rabbit: What's New". Cars.com. 7 July 2006. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  20. ↑ Garrett, Jerry (3 September 2006). "Volkswagen Rabbit: Less of a Tortoise, More of a Hare". The New York Times. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  21. ↑ "CNN.com - VW to start using Rabbit name for compact once again - Apr 18, 2006". CNN. Archived from the original on 6 April 2024. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  22. ↑ "2007 Volkswagen Rabbit: A Hoppin Hatchback Returns With Torque And Utility". Autoweek.com. 12 April 2007. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  23. ↑ "大众_高尔夫 2008款 1.6 自动五彩版图片_汽车之家". car.autohome.com.cn.
  24. ↑ Feijter, Tycho de (22 September 2012). "(Recent) China Car History: the Volkswagen Golf-Bora". CarNewsChina.com.
  25. ↑ **TIME AGO** (2 October 2009). "2009 Volkswagen GTI – 10Best Cars". Car and Driver. Retrieved 7 October 2009.
  26. ↑ "2009 Automobile All-Stars – 2009 Volkswagen GTI – Automobile Magazine". Automobile Magazine. Automobilemag.com. Archived from the original on 13 June 2013. Retrieved 7 October 2009.
  27. ↑ "CNN Top Compact Sporty Car: Consumer Reports". CNN. Archived from the original on 12 January 2023. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  28. ↑ "AutoPacific Announces 2008 Vehicle Satisfaction Award Winners". The Auto Channel. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
  29. ↑ "VW Rabbit Ranked Best in Tests of Affordable Hatchbacks: Consumer Reports". Pressroom.consumerreports.org. Archived from the original on 18 January 2016. Retrieved 7 October 2009.
  30. ↑ **TIME AGO** (2 October 2009). "Top Ten Urban Vehicles – Feature – Auto Reviews". Car and Driver. Retrieved 7 October 2009.
  31. ↑ "All-Star: 2008 Volkswagen GTI – News, Features, and Awards – Automobile Magazine". Automobilemag.com. 26 November 2007. Archived from the original on 22 February 2012. Retrieved 7 October 2009.
  32. ↑ "2008 Volkswagen GTI". Archived from the original on 12 September 2008. Retrieved 23 November 2008.
  33. ↑ "Best Performance Car Under $60,000". Archived from the original on 31 July 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
  34. ↑ **TIME AGO** (2 October 2009). "2007 Volkswagen GTI – 10Best Cars". Car and Driver. Retrieved 7 October 2009.
  35. ↑ "2007 Automobile of the Year: 2007 Volkswagen GTI – News, Features, and Awards – Automobile Magazine". Automobilemag.com. 27 December 2006. Archived from the original on 1 April 2009. Retrieved 7 October 2009.
  36. ↑ "Best Performance Car Under $60,000". Archived from the original on 31 July 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
  37. ↑ "Car of the Year 2007 – Small family cars". What Car?. 19 January 2007. Retrieved 10 January 2008.
  38. ↑ "Best Performance Car Under $60,000". Archived from the original on 31 July 2013. Retrieved 22 March 2012.
  39. ↑ "2006 Best Sports Car". Archived from the original on 16 December 2008.
  40. ↑ "2006 Best Sports Car Under $57,000". Archived from the original on 16 December 2008.
  41. ↑ "Japan Car of the Year Award, Car of the year Japan, COTYJ". BATFA. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
  42. ↑ "Every What Car? Car of the Year winner: 2001-10". What Car?. Archived from the original on 11 March 2022. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
  43. ↑ "Volkswagen Golf named 'Best Small Family Car'". sgCarMart.com.
  44. ↑ "Trail-Blazing new Golf grabs yet another top award". VW UK Press. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
  45. ↑ "Awards 2004". Fifth Gear. Season 6. Episode 61. 13 December 2004. Channel 5.
  46. ↑ "Top Gear magazine in 2004". Top Gear. 27 September 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2022.

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Volkswagen Golf Mk4		 Volkswagen Golf Mk5
2003–2010		 Succeeded by
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