Volkswagen Golf IV or Volkswagen Golf V?
1997–2003 vs 2003–2008 · Hatchback 5-door/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door
In short
- Length: Golf IV 4,397 mm, Golf V 4,216 mm — a 18 cm difference.
- Boot: Golf IV 460 l, Golf V 350 l.
- Lowest consumption: Golf IV 5 l/100 km, Golf V 5.1 l/100 km.
- Power: Golf IV 55–110 kW, Golf V 59–147 kW.
- Standard equipment: Golf IV 15 items (Basis), Golf V 21 items (Trendline).
- On Autodrom: Golf V from €3,000 (2 listings); no Golf IV is listed right now.
Volkswagen Golf IV1997–2003 · 11 engines · Basis, Comfortline, Highline, TrendlineSpecifications →Listings →
Volkswagen Golf V2003–2008 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Sportline, GTSpecifications →2 listings from €3,000 →
better value
Volkswagen Golf IV
1997–2003
Volkswagen Golf V
2003–2008
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger — Volkswagen Golf IV or Volkswagen Golf V?
Length: Volkswagen Golf IV 4,397 mm, Volkswagen Golf V 4,216 mm (a 181 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,511 vs 2,578 mm. Boot: 460 vs 350 l.
Which uses less fuel — Volkswagen Golf IV or Volkswagen Golf V?
The most frugal Volkswagen Golf IV uses 5 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 110); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf V 5.1 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 105).
Which is more powerful — Volkswagen Golf IV or Volkswagen Golf V?
The strongest Volkswagen Golf IV makes 110 kW (150 hp) (1.8 T); the strongest Volkswagen Golf V 147 kW (200 hp) (2.0 TFSI GTI).