Volkswagen Golf IV Variant (1J5) (1999–2006)

The Volkswagen Golf IV Variant (1J5) was offered with 24 engine versions (12 gasoline, 12 diesel), from 68 to 204 hp, built 1999–2006.

Volkswagen Golf (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years1999–2006
Body styleStation wagon
Doors5
Length173.1 in (4,397 mm) – 170.9 in (4,340 mm)
Width68.3 in (1,735 mm) – 68.4 in (1,737 mm)
Height58.0 in (1,473 mm) – 56.6 in (1,437 mm)
Cargo volume16.2 cu ft (460 l) – 11.7 cu ft (330 l)
Fuel tank14.5 gal (55 l) – 15.9 gal (60 l)

All Volkswagen Golf IV Variant (1J5) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.4 16V (75 hp)1999–2006Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)93 lb-ft (126 Nm)15 s106 mph (171 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 (101 hp)1999–2000Gasoline101 hp (74 kW)107 lb-ft (145 Nm)11.9 s115 mph (185 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 (101 hp) Automatic1999–2000Gasoline101 hp (74 kW)107 lb-ft (145 Nm)13.8 s113 mph (182 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 16V (105 hp)1999–2006Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)109 lb-ft (148 Nm)11 s119 mph (192 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 4motion (125 hp)1999–2006Gasoline125 hp (92 kW)124 lb-ft (168 Nm)9.9 s125 mph (201 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
1.9 SDI (68 hp)1999–2006Diesel68 hp (50 kW)98 lb-ft (133 Nm)18 s99 mph (160 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 TDI (110 hp)1999–2002Diesel110 hp (81 kW)173 lb-ft (235 Nm)11 s120 mph (193 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 TDI (110 hp) Automatic1999–2002Diesel110 hp (81 kW)173 lb-ft (235 Nm)13.1 s116 mph (187 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 TDI (115 hp)1999–2001Diesel115 hp (85 kW)210 lb-ft (285 Nm)11 s121 mph (195 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 TDI (90 hp)1999–2002Diesel90 hp (66 kW)149 lb-ft (202 Nm)112 mph (180 km/h)
1.9 TDI 4motion (115 hp)1999–2001Diesel115 hp (85 kW)229 lb-ft (310 Nm)11.5 s119 mph (192 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
1.9 TDI 4motion (90 hp)1999–2002Diesel90 hp (66 kW)149 lb-ft (202 Nm)13.4 s109 mph (175 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.0 (116 hp)1999–2001Gasoline116 hp (85 kW)122 lb-ft (166 Nm)11.4 s121 mph (195 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 (116 hp) Automatic1999–2001Gasoline116 hp (85 kW)122 lb-ft (166 Nm)12.3 s118 mph (190 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.3 V5 (150 hp)1999–2001Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)151 lb-ft (205 Nm)8.8 s134 mph (216 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.3 V5 4motion (150 hp)1999–2001Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)151 lb-ft (205 Nm)9.8 s131 mph (211 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.8 V6 4motion (204 hp)1999–2003Gasoline204 hp (150 kW)199 lb-ft (270 Nm)All-wheel drive (4x4)
1.9 TDI (101 hp)2000–2006Diesel101 hp (74 kW)177 lb-ft (240 Nm)12.5 s117 mph (188 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 TDI (101 hp) Automatic2000–2006Diesel101 hp (74 kW)177 lb-ft (240 Nm)13.9 s114 mph (184 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 TDI 4motion (101 hp)2000–2006Diesel101 hp (74 kW)177 lb-ft (240 Nm)12.9 s115 mph (185 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.0 i 4motion (116 hp)2000–2001Gasoline116 hp (85 kW)122 lb-ft (166 Nm)12 s119 mph (192 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
1.9 TDI (130 hp)2001–2006Diesel130 hp (96 kW)229 lb-ft (310 Nm)10.5 s127 mph (205 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 TDI 4motion (130 hp)2001–2006Diesel130 hp (96 kW)229 lb-ft (310 Nm)10.3 s126 mph (202 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
1.6 FSI (110 hp)2002–2005Gasoline110 hp (81 kW)114 lb-ft (155 Nm)11.7 s121 mph (194 km/h)Front-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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