Volkswagen Golf 1999 4 wagon

This generation of Volkswagen Golf 4 Variant has been produced from January, 1999 to July, 2006. We can provide information about 27 modifications of this generation. 1999 Volkswagen Golf is available with four wheel (4x4) drive (6 versions) and front wheel drive (21 version). Four wheel drive models have AWD (all wheel drive) system (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles).

This Volkswagen (VW) is available with nine petrol engines with displacement from 1.4 to 2.8 litres and power of from 75 to 204 horsepower un six diesel engines with displacement 1.9 litres and power of from 68 to 130 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (19 versions), as well as automatic (8 versions) gearbox.

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Volkswagen Golf 1999 4 wagon average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 6.2 to 14.8 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 5 to 6.5 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf 1999 4 wagon petrol engine version is Volkswagen Golf Variant 1.6 16V FSI, consuming 6.2 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf 1999 4 wagon diesel - Volkswagen Golf Variant 1.9 TDI for 100 kilometers consumes 5 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Volkswagen Golf real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 6 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +7% for petrol engines and +4% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Volkswagen Golf modification.

Volkswagen Golf 1999 4 wagon CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 149 to 218 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 135 to 176 grams per kilometer. From Volkswagen Golf with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Volkswagen Golf Variant 1.6 16V FSI which produces an average of 149 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Volkswagen Golf diesels least CO2 distributes Volkswagen Golf Variant 1.9 TDI - 135 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 8.8 seconds has Volkswagen Golf 2.3 V5 version, conversely the tardiest one is Volkswagen Golf Variant 1.9 SDI reaching this speed only in 18.5 seconds. The maximum top speed is 216 km/h for the 2.3 petrol 5-cylinder 150 hp version (Volkswagen Golf 2.3 V5).

Lenght of Volkswagen Golf is 440 cm, it is medium size car. For comparison - Volkswagen Golf is about 2 cm longer than Toyota Corolla estate car / wagon, but 2 cm shorter than Honda Civic estate car / wagon. Volkswagen Golf gross weight is from 1625 to 2000 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 11 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles.

This Volkswagen (VW) is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 1500 €. According to user reviews, average Volkswagen Golf repair costs are 210 € per year. Users calculated Volkswagen Golf 1999 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2000 € cost per year and 0.14 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 59%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 31% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Volkswagen Golf for your situation and driving habits here! Our review authors managed to sell their Volkswagen Golf in average time of 4 months. Below you will find more detailed information about Volkswagen Golf prices and costs.

In user reviews Volkswagen Golf received average grade 7.6 (from 10) it corresponds to average rate for cars of this age. Ratings are quite controversial, both positive and not so good, read more in the reviews below. 87% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.

Volkswagen Golf modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.4 16V Jun 1999 — Jul 2006 1.4 Petrol 75 HP 6.7 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.6 Jun 1999 — Mai 2000 1.6 Petrol 101 HP 7.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.6 Jun 1999 — Aug 2000 1.6 Petrol 101 HP 8.5 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2000 Variant 1.6 Aug 2000 — Jul 2006 1.6 Petrol 102 HP 8.1 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2000 Variant 1.6 16V Mai 2000 — Jul 2006 1.6 Petrol 105 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 Variant 1.6 16V FSI Mar 2003 — Jul 2006

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 110 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 SDI Jun 1999 — Jul 2006

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.9 Diesel 68 HP 5.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI Jun 1999 — Nov 2001

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 90 HP 5.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2004 Variant 1.9 TDI Mai 2004 — Jul 2006

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 90 HP 5.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI Jun 1999 — Nov 2001 1.9 Diesel 90 HP 6.3 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI 4Motion 4x4 Jun 1999 — Mai 2000 1.9 Diesel 90 HP 5.7 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2001 Variant 1.9 TDI Oct 2001 — Jul 2006 1.9 Diesel 100 HP 5.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2001 Variant 1.9 TDI Oct 2001 — Jul 2006 1.9 Diesel 100 HP 6.5 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI Jun 1999 — Oct 2001

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 110 HP 5.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI Jun 1999 — Oct 2000 1.9 Diesel 110 HP 6.4 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 1.9 TDI Aug 1999 — Mai 2001 1.9 Diesel 115 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2000 Variant 1.9 TDI Oct 2000 — Mai 2001 1.9 Diesel 115 HP 6.3 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2000 Variant 1.9 TDI 4Motion 4x4 Aug 2000 — Mai 2001 1.9 Diesel 115 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2001 Variant 1.9 TDI Mai 2001 — Jul 2006 1.9 Diesel 130 HP 5.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2001 Variant 1.9 TDI Mai 2001 — Jul 2006 1.9 Diesel 130 HP 6.5 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2001 Variant 1.9 TDI 4Motion 4x4 Mai 2001 — Dec 2004 1.9 Diesel 130 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 2.0 Jun 1999 — Jul 2006 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1999 Variant 2.0 Jun 1999 — Mai 2002 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 9.1 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2000 2.0 i 4x4 Jan 2000 — Dec 2001 2.0 Petrol 116 HP 8.7 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1999 2.3 V5 Jan 1999 — Dec 2001

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.8 seconds

2.3 Petrol 150 HP - Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1999 2.3 V5 4x4 Jan 1999 — Dec 2001 2.3 Petrol 150 HP 14.8 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 1999 2.8 V6 4x4 Jan 1999 — Dec 2003

Most powerfull petrol version (204 HP)

2.8 Petrol 204 HP - Manual (6) All wheel

Volkswagen Golf safety

During safety testing Volkswagen Golf has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volkswagen Golf is evaluated with five stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Volkswagen Golf got three stars.

Volkswagen Golf prices

Volkswagen Golf 1999 - 2006 estate car price in Latvia is from 800 € to 3000 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Volkswagen Golf price is above average (compare estate cars 1999 - 2006 prices).

YearLowestAverageHighestAvailability
Volkswagen Golf 2006 price 900 € 1700 € 2200 €
Volkswagen Golf 2005 price 1300 € 2100 € 3000 €
Volkswagen Golf 2004 price 1100 € 1500 € 2400 €
Volkswagen Golf 2003 price 800 € 1400 € 2100 €
Volkswagen Golf 2002 price 1100 € 1600 € 2300 €
Volkswagen Golf 2001 price 1000 € 1300 € 1900 €
Volkswagen Golf 2000 price 800 € 1200 € 1800 €
Volkswagen Golf 1999 price 800 € 900 € 1100 €

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Volkswagen Golf reliability and quality

According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Volkswagen Golf reliability is good. In the roadworthiness tests in 2017 defects were detected in an average of only 23.6 percent of Volkswagen Golf of this generation (on average 15 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 27.1%.

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Volkswagen Golf 1999 4 wagon features (options)

Percentage of Volkswagen Golf with corresponding feature (option)

Conditioning
72%
Metallic paint
59%
Roof bars (railings)
56%
Adjustable steering wheel
54%
Climate control
39%
Heated seats
17%
Cruise control
12%

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Volkswagen Golf reviews

Total 105 Volkswagen Golf owner reviews

Volkswagen Golf 2001 Estate car/wagon Diesel 1.9 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2014 (age of car 13 years) Owned for:42`000 kilometers (2 years)
Average fuel consumption: 5.9 litres per 100km (40% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 1199 € (~ 599 € per year)
Total car rating:
7
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   male, age 36
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