Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.9 TDI (gen 5)

Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.9 diesel description

Hatchback Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.9 TDI has been produced from March, 2004 to June, 2006. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 1.9 litres, which produces power of 105 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 250 Nm (Newton metres) on 1900 revolutions per minute.

Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.9 TDI has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.9 TDI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 185 km/h.

Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.9 TDI fuel consumption is 5.6 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (17.9 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf 2003 - 2006 versions, fuel consumption in city - 7.3 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 4.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 980 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1180 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 6.8 litres per 100 km, which is 21% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volkswagen Golf fuel consumption.

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.

With the same engine there are also three other Volkswagen Golf versions - with manual gearbox (Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.9 TDI MT), and with manual gearbox (Volkswagen Golf 2004 1.9 TDI MT), and with four wheel (4x4) drive and manual gearbox (Volkswagen Golf 2004 1.9 TDI 4Motion MT 4x4) available:
  • Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.9 TDI MT manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 5.0 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1 litres per 100 km or 15 % - 5.8 litres per 100 km
  • Volkswagen Golf 2004 1.9 TDI MT manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 5.2 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1 litres per 100 km or 15 % - 5.8 litres per 100 km
  • Volkswagen Golf 2004 1.9 TDI 4Motion MT 4x4 is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.9 seconds later (in 12.1 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 5.8 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1 litres per 100 km or 15 % - 5.8 litres per 100 km
Volkswagen Golf 2003

Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.9 TDI technical data

Model: Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2004. March ... 2006. June 
Engine: 1896 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 151 g/km
Power: 105 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 250 NM ON 1900 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 185 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.2 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.6 (combined) 7.3 (urban) 4.6 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 6.8 l/100km (34.6 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.20m (length) 1.76m (width) 1.48m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 350 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1305 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1880 kg

All Volkswagen Golf hatchback [2003 - 2006] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.4 16V 1.4 Petrol 75 HP 6.8 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2006 1.4 16V Jun 2006 — Jun 2006

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.4 Petrol 80 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.4 16V FSI

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 90 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2007 1.4 16V TSI Jul 2007 — Jun 2006 1.4 Petrol 122 HP 6.3 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2006 1.4 16V TSI Jul 2006 — Jun 2006 1.4 Petrol 140 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2006 1.4 16V TSI Oct 2006 — Jun 2006 1.4 Petrol 140 HP 7.1 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2006 1.4 16V TSI Mar 2006 — Jun 2006 1.4 Petrol 170 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2006 1.4 16V TSI Jul 2006 — Jun 2006 1.4 Petrol 170 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2004 1.6 Mar 2004 — Jun 2006 1.6 Petrol 102 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2004 1.6 Mar 2004 — Jun 2006 1.6 Petrol 102 HP 8.1 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 16V FSI 1.6 Petrol 116 HP 6.4 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2004 1.6 16V FSI Mar 2004 — Jun 2006 1.6 Petrol 116 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2004 1.9 TDI Mai 2004 — Jun 2006

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 90 HP 5.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.9 TDI

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 105 HP 5.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2004 1.9 TDI Mar 2004 — Jun 2006 1.9 Diesel 105 HP 5.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2004 1.9 TDI Mar 2004 — Jun 2006 1.9 Diesel 105 HP 5.6 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2004 1.9 TDI 4Motion 4x4 Jul 2004 — Jun 2006 1.9 Diesel 105 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2004 2.0 16V FSI Mar 2004 — Jun 2006 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2004 2.0 16V FSI Mar 2004 — Jun 2006 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 8.1 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2004 2.0 16V FSI 4Motion 4x4 Jul 2004 — Jun 2006 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 8.4 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2004 2.0 16V FSI Turbo Oct 2004 — Jun 2006 2.0 Petrol 200 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2004 2.0 16V FSI Turbo Oct 2004 — Jun 2006 2.0 Petrol 200 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2004 2.0 SDI Jan 2004 — Jun 2006 2.0 Diesel 75 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 TDI 2.0 Diesel 140 HP 5.4 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2004 2.0 TDI Mar 2004 — Jun 2006 2.0 Diesel 140 HP 5.9 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2004 2.0 TDI 4Motion 4x4 Jul 2004 — Jun 2006 2.0 Diesel 140 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2006 2.0 TDI Mar 2006 — Jun 2006

Most powerfull diesel version (170 HP)

2.0 Diesel 170 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2006 2.0 TDI Mar 2006 — Jun 2006

Most powerfull diesel version (170 HP)

2.0 Diesel 170 HP 6.4 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2005 3.2 R32 4x4 Nov 2005 — Jun 2006

Most powerfull petrol version (250 HP)

3.2 Petrol 250 HP 10.7 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2005 3.2 R32 4x4 Nov 2005 — Jun 2006

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds

3.2 Petrol 250 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 reviews
Alfa Romeo Audi BMW Chevrolet Chrysler Citroen Dacia Dodge Fiat Ford Honda Hyundai Infiniti Isuzu Jaguar Jeep Kia Lada (VAZ) Land Rover Lexus Mazda Mercedes Mini Mitsubishi Moskvich Nissan Opel Peugeot Porsche Renault Rover SAAB Seat Skoda Smart Subaru Suzuki Toyota Volkswagen Volvo
Contact us: info@auto-abc.lv