Volkswagen Golf 3 Doors

2003 – 2008 3 Doors · Hatchback Germany

Volkswagen built the Golf 3 Doors from 2003 to 2008. In total, 13 variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 75 to 170 hp. Combined fuel use starts at 5.0 L/100 km. Every version has a manual gearbox. It was also available as a estate.

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Body style3 Doors · Hatchback

Production2003 – 2008

Variants13

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Other body styles

Variant · Estate / wagon 1999 – 2006

Key specifications (range)

Power75 – 170 hp

0–100 km/h7.9 – 16.7 s

Top speed163 – 220 km/h

Fuel economy5.0 – 7.2 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	14.7 s	164	5-Speed manual
2.0L SDI 6MT FWD (75 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	75 hp	16.7 s	163	6-Speed manual
1.4L FSI 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	90 hp	12.9 s	174	5-Speed manual
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	90 hp	12.9 s	176	5-Speed manual
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (105 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	105 hp	11.3 s	187	5-Speed manual
1.6L 5MT FWD (115 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	115 hp	11.4 s	184	5-Speed manual
1.6L FSI 6MT FWD (115 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	115 hp	10.8 s	192	6-Speed manual
1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (122 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	122 hp	9.4 s	197	6-Speed manual
1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (140 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	140 hp	8.8 s	205	6-Speed manual
2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (140 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	140 hp	9.3 s	203	6-Speed manual
2.0L FSI 6MT FWD (150 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	150 hp	8.9 s	206	6-Speed manual
1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (170 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	170 hp	7.9 s	220	6-Speed manual
2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (170 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	170 hp	8.2 s	220	6-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 5000 RPM75 HP @ 5000 RPM74 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 93 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM126 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 101.9 mph (164 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 165.4 in (4201 mm)
Width: 69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height: 58.3 in (1481 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.6 in (2581 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2489 lbs (1129 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3836 lbs (1740 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 163 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1968 cm3 (120 ci)
Power: 55.2 KW @ 4200 RPM75 HP @ 4200 RPM74 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque: 103 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM140 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 101.3 mph (163 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 16.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65/R15

Dimensions

Length: 165.4 in (4201 mm)
Width: 69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height: 58.3 in (1481 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.6 in (2581 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2627.9 lbs (1192 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3946.3 lbs (1790 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 143 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 5200 RPM90 HP @ 5200 RPM89 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque: 96 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM130 Nm @ 3750 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 108.1 mph (174 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 165.4 in (4201 mm)
Width: 69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height: 58.3 in (1481 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.6 in (2581 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2517.7 lbs (1142 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3858.1 lbs (1750 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 149 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 4000 RPM90 HP @ 4000 RPM89 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 155 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM210 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 109.4 mph (176 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 165.4 in (4201 mm)
Width: 69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height: 58.3 in (1481 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.6 in (2581 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2702.9 lbs (1226 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4078.6 lbs (1850 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 135 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 77 KW @ 4000 RPM105 HP @ 4000 RPM103 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 184 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM250 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 116.2 mph (187 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 165.4 in (4201 mm)
Width: 69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height: 58.3 in (1481 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.6 in (2581 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2702.9 lbs (1226 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4078.6 lbs (1850 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 135 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1595 cm3 (97 ci)
Power: 84.6 KW @ 6000 RPM115 HP @ 6000 RPM113 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 109 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM148 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 114.3 mph (184 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 165.4 in (4201 mm)
Width: 69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height: 58.3 in (1481 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.6 in (2581 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2530.9 lbs (1148 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3968.3 lbs (1800 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 173 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1598 cm3 (98 ci)
Power: 84.6 KW @ 6000 RPM115 HP @ 6000 RPM113 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 114 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM155 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 119.3 mph (192 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 165.4 in (4201 mm)
Width: 69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height: 58.3 in (1481 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.6 in (2581 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2555.2 lbs (1159 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3902.2 lbs (1770 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 154 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 90 KW @ 5000 RPM122 HP @ 5000 RPM121 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 148 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM200 Nm @ 1500 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 122.4 mph (197 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65R15

Dimensions

Length: 165.4 in (4201 mm)
Width: 69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height: 58.3 in (1481 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.6 in (2581 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2601.5 lbs (1180 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4012.4 lbs (1820 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 149 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 103 KW @ 5600 RPM140 HP @ 5600 RPM138 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 162 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM220 Nm @ 3750 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 127.4 mph (205 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 165.4 in (4201 mm)
Width: 69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height: 58.3 in (1481 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.6 in (2581 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2733.7 lbs (1240 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4056.5 lbs (1840 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 165 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1968 cm3 (120 ci)
Power: 103 KW @ 4000 RPM140 HP @ 4000 RPM138 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 236 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM320 Nm @ 1750 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 126.1 mph (203 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 165.4 in (4201 mm)
Width: 69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height: 58.3 in (1481 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.6 in (2581 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2769 lbs (1256 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4122.6 lbs (1870 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 145 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 110.3 KW @ 6000 RPM150 HP @ 6000 RPM148 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 148 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM200 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 128 mph (206 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 165.4 in (4201 mm)
Width: 69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height: 58.3 in (1481 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.6 in (2581 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2683 lbs (1217 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4078.6 lbs (1850 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 173 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 125 KW @ 4500 RPM170 HP @ 4500 RPM168 BHP @ 4500 RPM
Torque: 177 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM240 Nm @ 1750 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 136.7 mph (220 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/40R17

Dimensions

Length: 165.4 in (4201 mm)
Width: 69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height: 58.3 in (1481 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.6 in (2581 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2747 lbs (1246 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4078.6 lbs (1850 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 173 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1968 cm3 (120 ci)
Power: 125 KW @ 4200 RPM170 HP @ 4200 RPM168 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque: 258 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM350 Nm @ 1750 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 136.7 mph (220 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/40R17

Dimensions

Length: 165.4 in (4201 mm)
Width: 69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height: 58.3 in (1481 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.6/60.2 in (1,539/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.6 in (2581 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.4 cuFT (351 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2795.5 lbs (1268 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4122.6 lbs (1870 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 159 g/km

Length4,201 mm

Width1,760 mm

Height1,481 mm

Wheelbase2,581 mm

Curb weight1,129 – 1,268 kg

Torque126 – 350 Nm

Ranges across all 13 variants of this generation.