These are standard specifications for the 2003 Volkswagen Golf, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Automatic , 5 Manual
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1997 - 2003 |
| Price : | MSRP: $15,295-26,940 |
| Weight : | 2773 lbs | 1257.812 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 115 HP (84.64 KW) @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque : | 122 Ft-Lbs (165 NM) @ 2600 RPM |
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1900 cc | 115.9 cu in. | 1.9 L. |
| Power : | 90 BHP (66.24 KW) @ 3750 RPM |
| Torque : | 155 Ft-Lbs (210 NM) @ 1900 RPM |
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1800 cc | 109.8 cu in. | 1.8 L. |
| Power : | 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 175 Ft-Lbs (237 NM) @ 1950 RPM |
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2800 cc | 170.9 cu in. | 2.8 L. |
| Power : | 200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque : | 195 Ft-Lbs (264 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
5 Automatic , 5 Manual
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2003 Volkswagen Golf 4-DR. w/SAB | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : |  |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | Not Tested |
Recall
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | The Gates Corporation |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 14E007000 |
| Summary | The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail. |
| Consequence | A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. |
| Remedy | Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 07E023000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID. |
| Consequence | LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Remedy | CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20000201 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 07V063000 |
| Summary | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. |
| Consequence | THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SIGNAL WHEN BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED IN SEVERAL STAGGERED MAILINGS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 21, 2007. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR 06V-183, BUT NOT BOTH. THE REMEDY IS THE SAME FOR EACH RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL APPLY THE REMEDY BASED ON THE VIN NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987. |
| Notes | VOLKSWAGEN RECALL NO. N4.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20021029 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V406000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 Volkswagen Passat sedan, Jetta, Jetta wagon, Golf, EuroVan, EuroVan Camper Van and EuroVan Chassis vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. |
| Consequence | In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69X3. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2003 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $45,016 |
| Avg. Home : | $246,300 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.83 |
2003 Volkswagen Golf FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2003 Volkswagen Golf?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2003 Volkswagen Golf? A: The 2003 Volkswagen Golf has a wheelbase size of 99.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2003 Volkswagen Golf? A: The 2003 Volkswagen Golf has a length of 165.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2003 Volkswagen Golf? A: The 2003 Volkswagen Golf has a width of 68.40 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2003 Volkswagen Golf? A: The 2003 Volkswagen Golf was a .Q: How much did the 2003 Volkswagen Golf cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2003 Volkswagen Golf had an MSRP of $15,295 - $$26,940 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2003 Volkswagen Golf have? A: The 2003 Volkswagen Golf had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 115 HP (84.64 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 122 Ft-Lbs (165 NM) @ 2600 RPM Turbocharged Inline 4 (1900 cc | 115.9 cu in. | 1.9 L.) with 90 BHP (66.24 KW) @ 3750 RPM and 155 Ft-Lbs (210 NM) @ 1900 RPM Turbocharged Inline 4 (1800 cc | 109.8 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 175 Ft-Lbs (237 NM) @ 1950 RPM V 6 (2800 cc | 170.9 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 195 Ft-Lbs (264 NM) @ 3200 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2003 Volkswagen Golf have? A: The 2003 Volkswagen Golf had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Automatic, 5 speed Manual.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2003 Volkswagen Golf?
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How powerful was the 2003 Volkswagen Golf? Was the 2003 Volkswagen Golf popular? Was the 2003 Volkswagen Golf expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 2003 Volkswagen Golf?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2003 Volkswagen Golf? A: The 2003 Volkswagen Golf has a wheelbase size of 99.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2003 Volkswagen Golf? A: The 2003 Volkswagen Golf has a length of 165.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2003 Volkswagen Golf? A: The 2003 Volkswagen Golf has a width of 68.40 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2003 Volkswagen Golf? A: The 2003 Volkswagen Golf was a .Q: How much did the 2003 Volkswagen Golf cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2003 Volkswagen Golf had an MSRP of $15,295 - $$26,940 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2003 Volkswagen Golf have? A: The 2003 Volkswagen Golf had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 115 HP (84.64 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 122 Ft-Lbs (165 NM) @ 2600 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
from 2003
Volkswagen Monthly Sales Volume
March 2023
67,853