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2003 Volkswagen Golf Overview

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Trims

GL 1.9 TDI
2 national listings
Avg. Price: $7,991
GL 2.0
Avg. Price: $5,818
GL 2.0 Sedan
Avg. Price: $6,499
GL 2.0 TDI sedan
Avg. Price: $6,899
GLS 1.9 TDI
Avg. Price: $6,764
GLS 2.0
Avg. Price: $6,472

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Average User Score

4.45 stars

Based on 29 reviews

My Golf by Brendan
 — I love it because its from a very reputable company. Its of a solid build, and is very reliable. It sits firmly on the road and has good control and manouverability and takes bends well. It has a goo... Read More
Perfect Combination Of Performance And Fuel Efficiency... by George
 — I loved this car, in fact I loved it so much I had hard time letting it go even though I was trading it for a Mercedes. Diesel engines are my weakness. The TDI engines sold in Canada and USA between '... Read More
Excellent Good All Round Performing Car by Brendan
 — I chose the golf 1.9 tdi because I wanted a good solid, reliable and fuel efficient car, and I got every one of the listed. Its downside is the lack of style and mod cons in the inside. But to me, the... Read More

2003 Volkswagen Golf Overview

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Based on 29 reviews

2003 Volkswagen Golf

The Volkswagen Golf hatchback was available in two basic trim packages for 2003. The Golf GL came in either a two-door or a four-door version, with either a 115-hp, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder gas engine or a 90-hp, 1.9-liter diesel engine with the TDI (turbo direct injection) feature. The four-door, higher-end Golf GLS, meanwhile, was available with the same two engines. A five-speed manual transmission was standard equipment, while a four-speed automatic was optional.

The big news for 2003 was that both the GL and the GLS came with expanded lists of standard features. The GL received power windows, a CD player, and cruise control as added standard equipment for the model year. Air conditioning, power door locks, dual airbags, anti-lock brakes, and a tilt/telescopic steering column were some of the other features available on the GL. The GLS received a power sunroof as standard equipment for the first time.

Drivers seemed to most appreciate the "fun" factor associated with the Golf, and also cited its value, handling, peppy power, and safety features as positive points. On the downside, reliability and quality-control issues were noted by some drivers.

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Volkswagen Golf Questions

morrie
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Where Is The Petrol Cap Release On The 2003 Vw Golf

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Julie Taylor
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Timing Belt On 2003 Golf

I have a 2003 Golf at just over 93k miles. I havent had any real problems with it other than when the water pump was changed the guy didn't change the timing belt with it (which I wasnt aware of unt...

622 views with 3 answers (last answer about a year ago)
Tomás Maguire
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Opinions Wanted Please! New (to Me) 2003 Mk4 Tdi Red I Comfortline

hey all, was looking for opinions on tailights for a mk4? its tornado red with dark black tint all round. I know I may make enemies saying this... lexus tail lights (chrome lining and clear glass) ar...

45 views with 3 answers (last answer 3 years ago)
Ryan Dunham
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New Turbo Break In

how should you break in a new factory turbo on an '03 golf?

117 views with 2 answers (last answer 3 years ago)
saintpin
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How Much Mpg Should I Get From My Mk4 2003 1.9 Tdi Se

87 views with 1 answer (last answer 6 years ago)