2005 Volkswagen Golf GL specs & colors
2dr Car
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MSRP
- 2dr HB GL Manual $15,830
- 4dr HB GL Manual $16,030
- 2dr HB GL Auto $16,705
- 4dr HB GL Auto $16,905
- 4dr HB GL TDI Manual $17,450
- 4dr HB GLS Manual $18,390
- 4dr HB GL TDI Auto $18,525
- 4dr HB GLS Auto $19,265
- 4dr HB GLS TDI Manual $19,580
- 4dr HB GLS TDI Auto $20,655
$15,830
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price
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Color options
Interior
White
Mocha
Dark Charcoal
Oxford White / Lt Graphite
Dark Pumice
Gray
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Compact |
| Front Wheel Size | 15 x 6 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 15 x 6 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | 15 x 6 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 70 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| Displacement | 2.0L/121 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 115 @ 5200 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 122 @ 2600 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 31 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 348.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 24 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 449.50 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.78 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.12 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.36 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.03 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.84 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.60 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.24 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Torsion Beam |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.0 x 0.87 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 9.13 x 0.35 in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 14.5 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 15.6 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.04 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 35.8 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P195/65HR15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P195/65HR15 |
| Spare Tire Size | P195/65HR15 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 2771 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume | 88 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 38.6 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.5 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.7 in |
| Front Hip Room | N/A in |
| Second Head Room | 37.4 in |
| Second Leg Room | 33.5 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 52.7 in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 in |
| Length, Overall | 164.9 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 68.3 in |
| Height, Overall | 56.7 in |
| Track Width, Front | 59.6 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 58.8 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.1 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up | 18.0 ft³ |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down | 41.8 ft³ |
| Trunk Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Integrated armrests in door panels | Standard |
| Immobilizer theft-deterrent system | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| Child safety rear door locks | Standard |
| Front/rear carpeted floor mats | Standard |
| Center console-inc: (2) front/(1) rear cup holders, rear ash tray, pwr outlet | Standard |
| City 24/hwy 31 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Molded door trim w/cloth inserts | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Seat belt reminder & fuel cap seal warning | Standard |
| Front/rear coil springs/gas shock absorbers/stabilizer bars | Standard |
| Front/rear side curtain protection | Standard |
| 4-spoke padded steering wheel w/height-adjustable/telescopic/theft-deterrent steering column | Standard |
| Rear heating/air conditioning ducts | Standard |
| Body-color pwr heated mirrors | Standard |
| Front door storage pockets w/rubber lining | Standard |
| CD changer preparation-inc: wiring harness, mounting shelf | Standard |
| Rear child seat tether anchorage points w/markings | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Dash-mounted retractable cup holders | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry | Standard |
| 15" x 6" steel wheels w/full wheel covers | Standard |
| Pwr windows-inc: driver-side 1-touch up/down for front windows, pinch protection, key-operated convenience open/close | Standard |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Collapsible steering column | Standard |
| Remote central pwr locking system-inc: automatic pwr door locks, selective unlocking from front doors | Standard |
| Fully reclining woven cloth front comfort bucket seats w/adjustable headrests, seat height adjusters, easy-entry feature | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Standard |
| P195/65HR15 all-season tires | Standard |
| Digital electronic ignition w/knock sensor | Standard |
| Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams | Standard |
| Premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette/CD player-inc: (8) speakers | Standard |
| Rear window defroster | Standard |
| 2-speed variable intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| Driver/front passenger side-impact airbags | Standard |
| Body-color grille | Standard |
| Body-color bumpers w/black lower section | Standard |
| Full-size spare tire/wheel | Standard |
| Audible/visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system for doors/hood/hatch/radio/ starter | Standard |
| 60/40 split folding rear seat w/height-adjustable headrests | Standard |
| Third center sunvisor | Standard |
| Front/rear passenger assist handles | Standard |
| (2) front/(2) rear reading lights | Standard |
| Rear intermittent wiper/washer | Standard |
| 14.5 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Leatherette shift boot | Standard |
| Dual-note horn | Standard |
| Interior dome light w/time delay | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake pressure distribution | Standard |
| Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension | Standard |
| Tinted green glass | Standard |
| Pwr front vented, rear solid disc brakes | Standard |
| Body-color door handles | Standard |
| Illuminated lockable glove box | Standard |
| 3-point front/rear seat belts w/front pretensioners, load limiters | Standard |
| Headlights-on warning tone | Standard |
| Covered illuminated visor vanity mirrors | Standard |
| 70-amp alternator | Standard |
| Remote fuel door/hatch releases | Standard |
| Mirror control pad w/joystick control | Standard |
| Driver/front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) | Standard |
| 60 amp/hr battery | Standard |
| Body-color body-side moldings | Standard |
| Fully-lined carpeted luggage compartment-inc: removable cover, light, pwr outlet, (4) tie-down hooks | Standard |
| Non-smoker pkg-inc: pwr outlet, ash tray | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Blue backlit instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, temp/fuel gauges, warning lights, digital clock, brake wear indicator | Standard |
| Pollen/dust filter | Standard |
| 2.0L SOHC SMPI I4 engine | Standard |
| Roof-mounted flexible black whip antenna | Standard |
| Open door warning/courtesy lights | Standard |
| Independent MacPherson strut front suspension | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake pressure distribution | Standard |
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