Volkswagen Golf has long become a cult and leading model for the German concern. After all, since 1974, the Germans have sold over 25 million Golfs, which means a lot. In addition, the Golf is not only one of the most popular and widespread cars, it is also the founder of the class of the same name - the "golf class". But the conversation is not about that, but about the VW Golf fourth generation in the back of a hatchback ... Why about him? Because he is really very good, that's all!
Volkswagen golf 4 - a car with a classic, interesting and stylish design, which has not become obsolete even after more than 10 years since its inception. A truly universal model, because even now the Golf IV looks like its own on city streets, on a country track, and even on light off-road (after all, there are versions of the Golf with a front or four-wheel drive). Depending on taste and preferences, the Volkswagen Golf IV can be a three- or five-door hatchback, and for connoisseurs of practicality - a station wagon. But regardless of the type of body, the fourth Golf is very good in all respects, and the all-galvanized body made it possible to make the assembly of the “German” close to ideal, since in this way the designers were able to minimize the joints between the parts.
The interior of the fourth generation Volkswagen Golf is now morally outdated, although there are no complaints about its ergonomics, practicality and functionality to this day. The dashboard has a classic Volkswagen look, it is perfectly readable at any time, and its informativeness will give odds to many more modern models. The steering wheel is comfortable and pleasant, but at the same time quite massive. The center console is without any special frills, but everything you need fit on it: air conditioning and music, keys and buttons, other controls. The finishing materials in the fourth Golf are not the best, but they are of high quality: they look pretty, they are pleasant to the touch.
Volkswagen Golf 4, as a true “German”, is perfect for both the driver and passengers. It is comfortable to sit in it, the front seats have a noticeably pronounced profile, which holds well in the “saddle”. The back sofa can easily accommodate three adults, while none of them will feel superfluous. Well, everything goes well in the fourth Golf, but the luggage compartment let us down: the volume of 330 liters is too modest against the background general impressions from a German car ... Although, if necessary, the useful volume can be increased to 1185 liters. But stop! There is also a station wagon, which can offer a more spacious "body", with a volume of 460 to 1470 liters, depending on the position of the rear seat.
If the car is good, then it is so in everything. So, in terms of technical characteristics, the Volkswagen Golf IV-generation has a wide range of power units, about which, without a twinge of conscience, one can say: “Yes, you can roam here!” A total of eight engines were offered to choose from: five running on gasoline and three on heavy fuel. Their power varies from 68 to 130 Horse power... In tandem, four transmissions could be installed to them to choose from: a 5- or 6-speed manual, as well as a 4- or 5-speed “automatic”. Well, it is necessary to consider each of the power units.
Base gasoline engine- 1.4-liter, 75-horsepower, complete with which only "mechanics" are available. Such a “fiery heart” is clearly rather weak, because with it, to set the first hundred, Golf needs “eternal” 15.6 seconds, although 171 km / h maximum speed look decent. The next in the hierarchy is a 1.6-liter engine, the output of which is 102 horsepower. With him, as with the previous one, a "mechanic" can be put, but an automatic machine with 4 steps is also possible. The 102-horsepower Golf 4 with manual transmission has good dynamics characteristics: a hundred behind in 11.9 seconds, the limit is 188 km / h. A hatchback with an “automatic” in acceleration is slower by exactly 1 second, and in general - by 3 km / h. At the same time, such a Golf cannot be called a leader in terms of efficiency: in mixed cycle he eats 7 or 8 liters of fuel, depending on the transmission.
105-strong unit of the same volume as the previous one - the next one on the list. Although he has an increase of 3 strength, it does not solve anything here, except that the maximum speed is 4 km / h higher, while the other indicators are similar.
The engine, with a volume of 1.6 liters and a return of 110 horsepower, is another representative of the power range of the fourth generation Volkswagen Golf. He is only a couple mechanical transmission with five speeds. The dynamic performance of the engine is improved for the better, but not significantly - a hundred is set by 0.2 seconds faster than the previous one, and the top speed is 194 km / h. For 100 km of track, such a unit needs only 6.5 liters of fuel when driving in a combined cycle.
The most powerful and voluminous in the gasoline camp is the 2.0-liter, which has a power potential of 116 "horses". With this “golf heart”, both 4-speed automatic and 5-speed manual transmissions are available. The first one changes 100 km / h in 12.4 seconds and gains maximum 190, the second one - 1 second and 5 km / h faster.
That's it, gasoline engines are over, now it's the turn of three diesel units. The weakest, both among diesel engines and among the entire power line, is a 68-horsepower engine with a volume of 1.9 liters (by the way, everyone on this type of fuel has this volume). Yes, despite the decent volume, the dynamics characteristics of such a Golf are simply terrifying - in 18.7 seconds, which it takes to accelerate to a hundred, you can do a lot of useful things. And the maximum speed here causes tears - only 160 km / h. But the dynamics are compensated by the economy: in the combined cycle, the 68-horsepower diesel Golf requires only 5.2 liters combustible mixture... For this motor in a pair, only a 5-speed "mechanics" is available and nothing else.
The next in line is a diesel engine endowed with 100 powers. It is equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission or “automatic” with 5 gears. Its dynamics are not impressive, but it is worth noting that it is 5 seconds faster than the less weak one.
And finally, the last and most powerful power unit- diesel with 130 horsepower. The transmission types are similar to the previous engine. Yes, with such a "fiery heart" VW Golf 4 looks like a dynamic and rather nimble car - 100 km / h obey in 10.5 or 11.4 seconds, depending on the gearbox, but the maximum speed here exceeds 200 km / h. Huh, that's all, the engines are over!
It is logical that it is impossible to say exactly how much it costs today new volkswagen Golf of the fourth generation, because its production was completed 9 years ago. But the fact is secondary market this “fruit” is very widely represented. Golf 4 in good technical condition can be bought at a price of about 180-200 thousand rubles, but for a copy in perfect condition, you may have to pay about 400-500 thousand Russian rubles. Like this, for a good one, german car, even 10 years old should fork out!
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Replacing the alternator pulley with freewheel (rus.) Photo report
Replacing the slip rings of the Bosch 70A generator (rus.) Photo report
It all started with the fact that the car began to start worse. It seems that the battery is normal, it is not frost outside. Having measured the charge with a tester, I saw 14.3-14.4. Calmed down, but in vain. Undercharged symptoms continued. I decided to try on the charge not after the car factory, but after 30-40 minutes of driving and everything became clear - the tester showed 13.78-13.85. And this is not enough. If there are short trips and drowned the car several times, it is already strained to start. Solution parsing the generator ...
Repair of the steering column switch, if your turn signal "ticks", platform A4 / PQ34 (rus.) Photo report
Starter, bulkhead with troubleshooting, 02A 911 023 T / 02A 911 023 TX (rus.) Photo report
Generator repair - no charging, generator lamp winking (rus.) Photo report
Replacing generator bearings Bosch (rus.) Photo report.
Converting a Bosch starter from conventional to sleeveless (rus.) Photo report
Replacing the Bosch generator with a VW Golf 4 engine AKL, with air conditioning (rus.) Photo report
Removing the dashboard in Volkswagen Golf 4 / Bora (rus.) Photo report.
Repair of front windshield wipers VW Golf 4 / Bora, relay 389, wipers do not stop (rus.) Photo report
The other day, the wipers stopped stopping in the "Off" position (a double click of the relay was heard and the passenger wiper did not fully fall into place), rushed across the glass as if at second speed, the other modes worked fine, I had to drive for a day with waving wipers at a minimum of strokes. Everyone advised first to watch the relay, then the steering column, and then the trapezoid - I listened to them and was not mistaken ...
For the first time, the 4th generation Volkswagen Golf was presented to the public in 1997 as part of In general, this car model is one of the most famous and has been produced at the facilities of the German concern for several decades. Today's article will be devoted specifically to the fourth generation Volkswagen Golf 4. Review of the car - further in our article.
Design
The appearance of the compact German hatchback has remained unchanged for years. And once again, the Bavarian designers decided to follow the familiar path - without experiments and unnecessary innovations, to successfully refresh the look of the car.
Interestingly, the Germans manage to modernize the design even with minimal changes and make it relevant for at least the next 5-6 years. Volkswagen Golf 4 was no exception. Owner reviews also note versatility external appearance car. Today it is a purely female compact car, and tomorrow it will be transformed into a real male sports car. At the same time, it is enough to equip the Golf with new discs and a couple of aerodynamic body kits. In support of this, we post a photo for comparison.
It would seem that such different cars... But they were collected on one conveyor. So the Germans got it right with the design. Volkswagen Golf 4 is a kind of constructor that anyone can transform to suit their style and character.
By the way, the 5-door hatchback is not the only version of the body for the "Golf". In 1999, Volkswagen developed two new modifications of a station wagon and a 3-door hatchback. Thanks to this, the company expanded its circle of buyers by an order of magnitude. Now "Golf" is a big with a roomy trunk, a small female runabout or a formidable sports "hatch" (by the way, on domestic market Germany met the body for the "Golf" type "convertible"). But for the most part, the Volkswagen Golf 4 was suitable for young people who love speed and compactness. The Volkswagen looked like a small animal, a predator that conquered the night streets and wide autobahns.
Finally, we note the fact that the body of the "Golf" was completely made of galvanized steel. This meant that even in the most severe climatic conditions, the car was 100 percent rustproof. Until that moment, German manufacturers only covered the metal body with a layer of galvanized steel. With the fourth generation of Folz, it was made entirely of galvanized steel. To make sure that the hatchback is immune to corrosion, you just have to look firsthand at the state of the metal of the car (fortunately, there are more than one generation of such Golfs in Russia). Even since 1997, not a single car has yet been covered with rust, and this is still without the aftermarket anti-corrosion treatment.
Reviews, dimensions and capacity
Volkswagen Golf 4 has quite standard dimensions for its "golf class". The length of the car body is 4150 millimeters, the width is 1735 millimeters, and the height is 1440 millimeters (for the Volkswagen Golf 4 hatchback). Reviews note that thanks to such a small size, the car is able to easily maneuver even in the narrowest streets. This is a big plus. But with there are small problems - say the car owners. The total ground clearance of the vehicle is 13 centimeters. As for the volume of the trunk, despite its small body, the hatchback is able to fit up to 330 liters of luggage (almost like on some full-size sedans). With the rear row of seats folded down, the volume increased to a record 1180 liters. For the station wagon, this figure was 460 and 1470 liters, respectively. Judging by the reviews of motorists, the "Golf" in the "station wagon" body could perform the function of a real cargo-passenger minivan, since it accommodates up to 4 passengers and at the same time has one of the largest luggage racks.
Volkswagen Golf 4 - photos and interior review
The interior of the car is very comfortable and ergonomic. The compact 4-spoke steering wheel fits comfortably in the hands, on the center console there is a cassette recorder and buttons for controlling the stove and climate control. The front panel is not overloaded with unnecessary buttons, the dashboard is very simple and clear in perception. By the way, here already in the "base" there is a black-and-white digital computer (like the one that was installed on the "top ten" at one time). For its age, the car has quite bright and interesting salon... True, by today's standards, he would seem very old.
V top trim levels"Golf" was trimmed inside with leather and equipped with electric heated mirrors and power windows. True, there was one drawback in the cabin, which related to the different levels of the gas and brake pedals. True, over time you quickly get used to this feature.
Volkswagen Golf 4 - specifications
The line of engines for the fourth generation of Volkswagen Golf was more than varied. In total, the buyer was asked to choose between five gasoline or three diesel units. The power range was also different. The weakest motor developed a power of 68 horsepower, the most powerful - up to 130 "horses". The choice among gearboxes was also provided. In total, Golf was supplied to the European market in 4 gearbox versions. Among them, it is worth noting two automatic (4 and five speeds), as well as two mechanical (5 and 6 gears) transmissions. As practice has shown, the service life of each of them is about 200 thousand kilometers. Only after this mileage has elapsed will the gearbox undergo its first repair.
By the way, changing the oil in the transmission was also often not required. On the "mechanics" the oil ran up to 60 thousand, on the "automatic" - up to 40 thousand kilometers. Relatively speaking, the replacement of the lubricant was required every 1.5-2 years. Mechanical boxes staffed very reliable system clutch, which also nursed 150-200 thousand mileage without problems.
Acceleration dynamics
A wide range of engines allowed each customer to choose the car that would best meet his requirements. So, "Golf" with the most weak engine made a jerk to "hundreds" in 18 seconds and accelerated the car to 169 kilometers per hour of maximum speed. A hatchback with a top-end 130-horsepower engine gained “one hundred” in just 10 seconds. At the same time, the "maximum speed" of 4 was 190 kilometers per hour.
Fuel consumption
It is worth noting that even the most powerful engine was characterized by low fuel consumption. On average, he spent about 8 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers. The most economical and low power engine consumed no more than 6.5 liters per "hundred".
Cost in the Russian market
Serial production of the 4th generation Volkswagen Golf was officially discontinued in 2004. Since the new year, it has been swept away by a newer hatchback, Volkswagen. Therefore, it is possible to purchase the fourth "Golf" only on the secondary market.
Its average cost ranges from 6 to 10 thousand dollars. What is remarkable, even with its considerable age (10-17 years), this car is able to compete in terms of durability of parts and assemblies, even the new Priore or Grant. What is most appreciated in the "German" is the body and the engine - they are practically eternal and will serve until the arrow shows 1 million kilometers on the odometer. And it's not for nothing that they say that the Germans do the most quality cars in the world.
Comparative test 02 January 2008 Bestsellers ( Chevrolet lacetti, Citroen C4, Ford focus, Kia ceed, Mazda 3, Opel astra, Skoda Octavia Tour, Volkswagen Golf V)On Russian market presented eight hatchbacks of a golf class worth up to 500,000 rubles. Among them there are gasoline and diesel versions, three- and five-door European, Japanese or Korean brands. In a word, the choice is widest.
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Comparative test 06 January 2007 City rockets (BMW130, Ford Focus ST, Honda civic Type-R, Mazda 3 MPS, Opel Astra OPC, Volkswagen Golf GTI)
Golf-class models are available in the production range of almost all car manufacturers. These are cars without pretensions, for trips "from point A to point B", albeit in many cases, and very high quality made. A completely different matter is sports modifications based on these ordinary, in general, cars. They use more advanced technologies, sometimes borrowed from higher-level models. They have a personality that can please even the fastidious motorist. It is about such flagship representatives of the golf class that will be discussed in our review.
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