2003 Volkswagen Golf
| MSRP: | $15,295 - $18,710 |
| Invoice: | $14,270 - $17,423 |
| Total: | 36 reviews |
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| Excellent | 23 reviews | |
| Very Good | 11 reviews | |
| Average | 2 reviews | |
| Poor | 0 reviews | |
| Terrible | 0 reviews |
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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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| Excellent | 23 reviews | |
| Very Good | 11 reviews | |
| Average | 2 reviews | |
| Poor | 0 reviews | |
| Terrible | 0 reviews |
“2003 Vw Golf”
It's been a good little hatch so far. Build quality is easily the best of its class, particularly for the year I looked. Extremely stable on the highway as you'd expect from a German car. Engine is we... More
“Have Mine 3 Months And I Love It!”
2003 mark 4 130 bhp gt tdi quick little car, gorgeous in black, hold their value, excellent on diesel, parts can be expensive!very scary in the bends if you take them fast, turbos are a bit iffy but o... More
“Excellent Good All Round Performing Car”
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... More
“The Amazing Red Golf”
LB - Labybug, my Red Golf is amazing, she knows how to drive by herself! I always feel secure driving in any weather she is very soild on the road and gets good fuel mileage, city or highway driving ... More
“My Golf”
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... More
“My 2003 Golf 2.0”
Drives nice and smooth. The engine isn't noisy for a 2.0. On a full tank of gas (approx. 55 liters) I'm able to approximatly 500 kilometers or more with both highway and city driving. I've only had to... More
“Me, My Golf And I”
The 2.0 engine of my car goes from 0 to 100 km in 7.8 seconds... it has a supper massive sound system... and yes... it is a fun car to drive... his sunroof lets u stay in touch with ur windy mind haha... More
“Golf”
it is just a great and practical car. Fast and easy to use, fit five people and it looks like a great car. The fun factor is that people think it is a normal 1,4 golf and not so fast but then it is a... More
“Vw Golf Tdi Match”
Quick, reliable and economical. Looks more attractive with alloys than standard steels with trims. Back seats fold to provide very good carrying space. Good size boot. It's bright red so looks quite s... More
“One Sexy Car.”
This is a great car, I absolutly love it. It accellerates great for a 2.0 liter, and handles as well as any car I've driven. As far as looks, you really can't beat the classic golf body, and the sil... More
2003 Volkswagen Golf Trims
| MSRP: | $16,920 |
| Invoice: | $15,771 |
| MSRP: | $15,295 |
| Invoice: | $14,270 |
| MSRP: | $15,495 |
| Invoice: | $14,455 |
| MSRP: | $16,920 |
| Invoice: | $15,771 |
| MSRP: | $18,710 |
| Invoice: | $17,423 |
| MSRP: | $17,520 |
| Invoice: | $16,325 |
2003 Volkswagen Golf Articles from Around the Web
- carsurvey.org — Wonderful to drive if its not broken... More
- www.edmunds.com — JD Powers quality ratings for the 2003 Volkswagen Golf... More
- www.edmunds.com — Edmunds Editorial Ratings for the 2003 Volkswagen Golf... More
- www.edmunds.com — http://www.edmunds.com/used/2003/volkswagen/golf/100179173/... More
- www.edmunds.com — The most affordable Volkswagen gets a few equipment changes for 2003. More
- www.epinions.com — This Slick European Compact Is Starting To Feel Its Age... (10 more reviews at Epinions). More
- autos.msn.com — A fun ride (53 more reviews on MSN Autos). More
- www.fueleconomy.gov — http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/18609.shtml More
- autos.yahoo.com — http://autos.yahoo.com/usedcars/reviews/article/?id=2253 More
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