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Volkswagen Golf 5 (1K)

Compact Hatchback

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Product Overview

Volkswagen Golf 5 (typ 1K) is a compact hatchback in production from 2003 to 2008. It was available with a range of inline-4, inline-5, and VR6 engines that displaced 1.4 to 3.2 liters.

Compared to the Polo of the same period, the Golf uses fully independent suspensions, and Volkswagen gave it access to the inline-5 and VR6 engines also found in the Passat.

Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the Volkswagen Golf V uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 45%

Pros

Interesting VR6 engine
Good manual transmission
Clean, sporty design
Fully independent suspensions

Cons

Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Bad 6-speed DSG

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Specifications

Variants shown:

1.4 FSI 90

1.4 75

1.4 80

1.4 TSI 122

1.4 TSI 122 DCT

1.4 TSI 140

1.6 FSI

1.6 102

1.6 102 AT

1.9 TDI 105

1.9 TDI 105 4Motion

1.9 TDI 105 4Motion DCT

1.9 TDI 90

2.0 FSI 150

2.0 FSI 150 4Motion

GTI 230

GTI 230 AT

GTI 200

GTI 200 AT

SDI 75

2.0 TDI 140

2.0 TDI 140 4Motion

2.0 TDI 170

R32 AWD

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