"Golf 5". Volkswagen Golf 5: technical specifications, reviews, prices

"Volkswagen Golf 5" was introduced in the fall of 2003 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The car was created on the newest universal platform, which also became the basis of the "Audi A3" second generation. In addition to the base platform, the new "Golf 5" got some additions. This is an effective rear suspension multi-link design and the body of increased strength with an increase in the stiffness factor of almost 80%.

New dimensions of the "Golf" model of the fifth generation. Characteristics

"Golf 5" Not unlike previous Golf models, however, when developing a fifth-generation car, its dimensions were enlarged: the body was extended by 57 millimeters, its design length was now 4204 mm. The width of the machine added 24 millimeters, to a value of 1759 mm, and the roof rose by 39 millimeters - the height of the machine, thus, was 1483 mm. Due to the increase in external dimensions, the interior space of the car has also expanded. Passengers sitting behind, became more spacious due to the transformation of the cabin: the foot pad was extended by 65 millimeters, and the ceiling was raised by 24 mm. Among other things, up to 347 liters, the volume of the luggage compartment has increased.

Exterior characteristics of the car "Golf 5", photo Which are presented in the article, are made up of several dominant criteria: the main one that determines the overall style of the car's design is the belt line running along the bottom edge of the side windows and rising to the rear pillars of the body. The slope of the belt line coincides with the angle of inclination of the roof line, in the mirror image. There is an effect of uniform convergence of two horizontal lines of the body, upper and lower, which give the impression of swiftness.

Updated front design

The front end of the car acquired contours that corresponded to high aerodynamic parameters, and along with it the design of the front part of the car was substantially updated. The model received modern optics, the headlights are composed of two halogens located above the horizontal turn signals, and the shape of the headlamp is slightly tapered to the center, which gives the appearance of the car a little bit of aggressiveness. The front wings cover the upper edge of the headlamp with a slight override, and thus there is a kind of "eye socket", which together form the front wing and the edge of the hood.

Salon with the use of high-tech technology

The car salon is furnished in the spirit of German traditions - nothing superfluous, only functional devices. But ergonomics is presented in the cabin at the highest level, from seat cushions and ending with comfortable headrests. The configuration of the front seats is completely updated, all seats have turned into high-tech semi-automatic devices, aimed at achieving maximum comfort for the driver and passengers. "Volkswagen-Golf 5" became the first car on which front seats with variable modules of a support of a lumbar department of a backbone, and adjustment of a support is made by means of the four-position electric drive operated by two buttons have been established. Both the driver and the passenger sitting next to him can get comfortable with soft back support.

Advanced Boot Options

Ergonomic developments in the cabin model "Golf 5" does not end there, for passengers sitting in the back seat, also created the convenience of the latest technology. The lower part of the sofa can be transformed, and the backs of the rear seats have the ability to change the slope in the range of about 120 degrees, and they can be tilted all at once or separately. In the cabin, there is also a variant of loading long-length luggage and certain things, for example, ski equipment. For stowage of extra long cargoes, it is enough to tilt forward the back of the front passenger seat, thereby creating a perfectly flat platform, then to spread out a part of the rear seat and its back. The result is a comfortable surface, on which you can put skis or other things up to three meters long.

Instruments and new control technologies

The center console with instruments and controls is raised eight centimeters for greater convenience in reading instrument readings and making adjustments. There are all the buttons of the audio system functioning, navigation sensors and remote non-contact ventilation and air conditioning control. The localization of buttons, keys and toggle switches is subject to a single rational layout of accommodation, in full accordance with German technological traditions.

Power plant and its variants

The power unit of the car "Golf 5" is multivariant. The car is equipped with two diesel engines to choose from: a two-liter engine with a capacity of 140 liters. from. Or a diesel engine with a capacity of 1.9 liters and a capacity of 105 liters. from.

The range of petrol engines includes eight different in size and power motors. The most common gasoline engine is a four-cylinder in-line, 1.4 liters capacity, 75 liters capacity. from.

Then follow:

• The volume of 1.6 liters / capacity 102 liters. from.
• The volume of 1.6 liters / capacity 115 liters. from.
• TSI unit, volume 1.4 liters / power 122 liters. from.
• TSI, volume 1.4 liters / power 140 liters. from.
• TSI, volume 1.4 liters / capacity 170 liters. from.
• Unit FSI, volume 2,0 / power 150 l. from.
• FSI, volume 2.0 / power 200 liters. from.

Car make, options

Golf 5 is available in three trim levels: Trendline, Sportline and Comfortline. The difference is only in the aesthetic level of interior trim, there are no technical advantages to any of the options. All three kits include 6 airbags, ABS-brake assist, and ESP. The level of passive safety of the machine the manufacturer maintains at a sufficiently high level. Some cars coming off the conveyor line pass crash tests. This is done selectively. As a result of testing, the number of airbags was increased from four to six.

The car "Golf 5", the price for which varies from 450 to 700 thousand rubles (depending on mileage and year of release) can be purchased at car dealerships in almost any city in Russia. Buyers who have already purchased this car, note the reliability of the design and a good level of comfort. Positive customer reviews are the best proof of the high reputation of the car.