Volkswagen Golf Mk5

VW Golf five-door

Golf V is the name of the fifth series of the VW Golf. He released in November 2003 from the successful Golf IV.

In October 2008, the Golf V in Germany was replaced by the Golf VI.

The Golf V had, in comparison to its predecessor, including a more complex four-link rear axle, which had better driving characteristics, but was more expensive in production. With this technology decision enabled Volkswagen, also significantly heavier models such as the VW Touran based on the platform of the Golf V to develop and moved so the same with Ford, where they had already built such, often favored by the press rear axle design in the Focus since 1998.

The Golf V could not build on the success of its predecessor in Germany: December 31, 2008 - ie at the end of the last year of production - were in Germany 786 554 Golf V approved. At the same time were from the previous model, which was already five years out of production, allowed almost twice as many vehicles with 1,558,955. VW's response consisted of a shortened life span of the Golf V, ie the model change to the Golf VI was rather brought than expected. Although the built from 2008 successor pointed to changes in the technical details and the optical design, but using the same platform and many are not externally visible parts, who had come to Golf V for use.

In the U.S., the model as a VW Rabbit was known.

• 2.1 Golf R GTI
• 2.2 Golf GTI W12 650

Model history

• 2003: Introduction of the Golf V; FSI engines, new four-link rear axle. Standard ( on the German market ) were installed: four disc brakes, electro-mechanical power steering, electronic stability program ( ESP), traction control ( ASR), Brake Assist, electronic stability control (EDL ), Anti- lock Braking System ( ABS), six airbags, electric door mirrors and windows and radio - Central.
• CAN bus used by Bosch - The Golf V was - as already since 2001 in the Golf IV.
• 2004: "30 Years of Golf": free air conditioning ( sales promotion valid until September 2004), 6-speed direct shift gearbox (DSG ) for TDI, 6 - speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic shift ( extra charge ), golf 4motion four-wheel drive Golf GTI
• 2005: Start of production of the Golf GTI with a newly developed turboaufgeladenem FSI engine with 147 kW (200 hp).
• 2005: mid-2005 ( model year 2006) were taken some austerity measures, such as a rod antenna (as in IV) and darker and feels more engaging materials on the dashboard, only eight instead of ten speakers, smaller battery the 1.4 and 1.6 petrol engine. However, the changes might be different depending on the version.
• September 2005: The special model ' Golf Speed ​​' has been introduced. This special edition was a project of students from VW and was limited to 200 copies. Each 100 vehicles were produced in the colors yellow and orange ( original colors of Lamborghini ).
• December 2005: Golf GT with the new TSI Twin Charger with TSI ( supercharger and turbocharger ) as well as the 2.0 TDI with 125 kW ( 170 hp).
• January 2006: Introduction of the Golf GTI in the U.S.
• February 2006: Golf Goal as a special model for the Football World Cup 2006 in Germany. The goal was a comprehensive standard equipment with air conditioning, CD radio, heated seats, parking sensors, cruise control, multi-function display, leather steering wheel, floor mats, wheels / tires in 16 inch, fog lights, passenger-side mirror lowering, heated washer nozzles and a headlamp cleaning system. Compared to the standard model Trendline arose, a price advantage of Euro 1236. As a special color VW offered the Copper on Orange. Production until August 2006.
• Summer 2006: Introduction of the Golf V in North America, under the name Rabbit, Home Golf TSI with 103 kW
• January 2007: Special Model Golf Tour in cooperation with TUI, as a successor to the Golf Goal, in slightly modified equipment ( voucher for a day of travel by booking through TUI, elimination of the winter package and floor mats ).
• March 2007: The Golf V Variant was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show. Launch in summer 2007. 1.4 TSI with 90 kW ( 122 hp ) 1.6 FSI replaced.
• October 2007: Special Model Golf United as a successor to the golf tour, in a slightly different feature sets ( series Mugello alloy wheels, sport bag towel Ball by Nike, omission Klimatronic, and others). First 90 kW TSI ordered with a 7- speed Direct Shift Gearbox.
• February 2008: Special Model Golf Edition parallel to the Gulf United with lesser equipment ( series alloy wheels Atlanta, Climatic, chrome package, but omission sports bag towel Ball by Nike, Light and Sight package, winter package, tinted windows and other ).
• Summer 2008: Due to the upcoming model change in October it was no longer possible to order the Golf V from the factory with individual equipment.

Golf GTI

The Golf GTI based on the Golf V came in 2004 on the market. He distinguished himself by optical adjustments, such as an independent front grille with honeycomb mesh and red trim, black side skirts, BBS rims in either 17 or 18 inches, plaid seats, aluminum inserts and an independent speedometer. Technical adjustments were for example the GTI sport suspension or the 2.0 TFSI four-cylinder petrol engine with 147 kW (200 hp).

Golf GTI "Edition 30"

To mark the 30th anniversary of the Golf GTI, Volkswagen introduced in autumn 2006, the front-wheel drive GTI Special Edition 30 model. The special model differs

• In the exterior appearance: completely painted in the body color and compared to the normal GTI slightly modified attachments, dark tail lights, black aluminum rims Detroit and the EDITION30 logo on the rear.
• Edged red decorative stitching on the handbrake, steering wheel, floor mats and golf ball gear knob and sports seats in classic plaid design with leather-trimmed side bolsters: by a modified interior.

In allusion to the 30th anniversary of the Golf GTI a 30 hp more powerful engine with 169 kW and 300 Nm was installed in this special model. This is a top speed of 245 km / h reached ( factory specification ). The car accelerates to 100 km / h in 6.8 seconds (manual ) and 6.4 seconds ( Direct Shift Gearbox ). Turbocharger and engine fuselage were also found in the Audi S3 ( 195 kW/265 hp).

Golf GTI Pirelli

In September 2007, Volkswagen announced a new GTI model for sale free: The Volkswagen Golf GTI Pirelli. Equipped with the engine of the Golf GTI Edition 30 and many extras such as special Pirelli wheels, darkened tail lights, body-colored bumpers, side skirts, as well as part-leather sports seats with embossed tread pattern and yellow stitching, the Pirelli GTI is a revival of the 1983 imported Golf 1 GTI Pirelli.

Golf SDI

The term SDI ( naturally aspirated diesel with direct injection) is for a diesel engine, which is largely identical to the TDI, except for missing turbocharger together with intercooling. Sensors and actuators can be simplified accordingly.

The power was 50 kW (68 hp) from a displacement of 1.9 liters. Since February 2004, the Golf V SDI was available with two liters and a maximum output of 55 kW (75 hp) with 140 Nm of torque. In this unit type first known from the TDI engines pump-nozzle direct injection was used. The Golf 2.0 SDI reaches a top speed of 163 km / h

Golf BlueMotion

After the BlueMotion models from Volkswagen Polo and Passat introduced at the IAA 2007 in front of a consumption- reduced version of the Golf V. The car had a TDI engine with 77 kW (105 hp) and should according to factory specifications achieve an average fuel consumption of 4.5 liters. The savings compared to the standard Golf with the same engine is 0.6 liters, about twelve percent. The surcharge for the BlueMotion package was 315 euros and included a small degree of lowering, aerodynamic improvements ( underbody paneling ), low rolling resistance tires and an onboard computer with gear selection recommendation. In contrast to the transmissions of the standard Golf models with six courses of the Golf V BlueMotion received a five-speed manual transmission with longer overall is laid out translation. The top speed is 190 km / h

Golf R32

The Golf R32 based on the Golf V has been available since September 2005. He was among the Golf V models, the only six-cylinder. The 184 kW ( 250 hp) and 320 Nm of torque, the newer R32 engine were - as the Golf IV R32 - transferred to the road through the wheel drive 4MOTION. A manual 6-speed manual transmission was standard, optional direct shift gearbox DSG that was offered. The top speed was 250 km / h From the state of the Golf V R32 needed 6.5 seconds to 100 km / h (with DSG: 6.2 seconds ). Even the basic version of this was golf with many functions such as automatic climate control ( Climatronic), on-board computer, ABS (antilock brake system ), ESP (Electronic Stability Programme), Xenon headlights, brake assist and front 345- mm brake discs fitted. The standard features of the R32 was also climb its curb weight; it is with 1590 kg to almost 450 kg higher than that of the basic equipment of the Golf V. The Golf V R32 is also the last top model which was equipped with a six cylinder. On the Golf VI and VII of the top model R is each powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder Charged.

Golf GT / GT Sport

The Golf GT / GT Sport with TSI technology was introduced in February 2006. The engine charging occurs through both turbocharger and compressor (double - or multi-stage charging ). Here, the compressor is operating in the lower speed range alone, in the middle area of the turbocharger is " hooked up ". At high speeds, the turbo works alone. This he achieves a maximum torque of 240 Nm and a top speed of 220 km / h 1985 Lancia Delta S4 in this technique was used for the first time.

The Golf GT / GT Sport was available with a 2.0 TDI engine which delivers 350 Nm at a maximum of 125 kW ( 170 hp). The Diesel-GT/GT Sport has a fuel consumption of 5.9 liters of diesel in the mix to 100 kilometers, accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 8.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 220 km / h

Difference between the Golf GT and GT Sport

The GT Sport replaced the existing equipment and design lines GT and Sport Line, which the optically differentiated GT- appearance could also be combined with more engines now.

Externally, the differences between the two models are relatively low. For example, the grille edge of the new model in black and not in body color is painted, also the lower front bumper conclusion is made ​​slightly differently. At the rear, the GT Sport has a fully painted apron, but not always visible twin tailpipe (only at 125 kW). As a result, the new variant corresponds visually so that the equipment available in the Trendline and Comfortline package design from Volkswagen Individual. Finally, there are other alloy wheels as on the GT; 17- inch format and the 225/45er-Reifen nothing changes.

The GT Sport decreed - as until then the GT - especially over sports suspension, climate control, front sports seats, leather on the steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake grip as well as a multi-function display. Compared with the GT fog lights were added, and in particular the electric sliding glass sunroof or (only the German model), as well as in special edition ' Tour Edition ' is included. Also new and standard were darkened from the B-pillar panels. In contrast to the previous versions the GT sports no trailer hitch was available.

The GT Sport was available with five petrol and three diesel engines, so with all engines except for the 59 -kW Basisbenziners and the GTI and R32 drives. Also wheel-drive variants were available.

Golf Plus

→ Main article: VW Golf Plus

The Golf V has been offered, among others, also as plus version with more space and a raised roof (length / width / height: 4206/1759/1580 mm). The mini-van version of the Golf has among other things a much higher seating position for driver and passenger and more legroom for back-seat passengers. With lots of storage space and a comparison to the standard golf enlarged luggage compartment (505/1450 l), the Golf Plus intended for families with children. Since the seats were increased installed, but the headroom is not higher than in the normal version.

From February 2006 until end of 2006, the Golf Plus in the special edition Goal. As of early 2007, the Special Edition Tour in cooperation with the tour operator Tui was available.

Cross Golf

The VW Cross Golf is based on the Golf Plus.

Golf Variant

→ Main article: VW Golf Variant

Volkswagen initially wanted to use the Golf Plus, the successor to the Golf IV Variant, then presented but in March 2007 at the Geneva Motor Show, the new station wagon version based on the current VW Jetta. With this, the variant is up to the A-pillar identical and 4.56 meters, even as long. At the rear, the taillights are integrated into the fenders, but they are not like the hatchback in the luggage cover. The license plate sits below the small landscaped VW emblem. The boot capacity is 505-1550 liters. The three equipment lines were six (since summer 2008, five ) combined engines: the 1.6 - liter engine with 75 kW ( 102 hp ), the 1.4-liter TSI engine with 90 kW ( 122HP ), 103 kW (140 hp) or 125 kW ( 170 hp ) and the two TDI diesel engines with 77 kW (105 hp) or 103 kW ( 140 hp). Both 140 and 170 hp 1.4 TSI units in 2008 ( model year 2009) replaced by the 1.4 TSI with 118 kW (160 hp) in the summer. Prices began at 18,875 euros.

Since early November 2007, the variant was available as BlueMotion in all trim levels, in contrast to the standard model of the underbody was covered and lowered the suspension by 15 millimeters. The standard consumption of the BlueMotion variant is 4.6 liters per 100 kilometers, where as with the sedan, only the 1.9-liter TDI engine (77 kW/105 hp) will be used. As with all BlueMotion models, there is an onboard computer with gear selection recommendation and one in the third to fifth gear much longer translated transmission.

In May 2009, the variant has been revised and the front visually adapted to the Golf VI.

Studies

Golf R GTI

This car was first unveiled at the SEMA Show 2006 in the United States and shows a completely new GTI facet. Together with the U.S. design team of Volkswagen and the American tuner April this car was designed. They thus made ​​progress concerning the "R " concept. The car has the 2.0 TFSI standard engine thanks to larger turbochargers and extensive further modifications 279 kW ( 380 hp). By 100 - octane gasoline to increase to just over 400 hp is possible. By this enormous power of the Golf R GTI, the sprint from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.4 seconds. At a speed of 250 km / h, the electronics intervene. The Golf has been optimized for weight and you now find many carbon fiber parts, but also the back seat had to give two bucket seats. Although the Golf R GTI was no longer a concept vehicle, but mass production did not take place.

Golf GTI W12 650

On the occasion of the GTI Meet in Reifnitz am Wörthersee 2007 Volkswagen GTI W12 650 developed the study The body was widened by twelve inches and lowered by eight inches. The study is available on 19 -inch wheels in the design of the Golf V GTI. The 6.0 - liter twin-turbo W12 engine is located in place of the rear seats ( mid-engine ). It delivers 478 kW ( 650 hp), has a torque of 750 Newton meters and the vehicle accelerates in 3.7 seconds from 0-100 km / h The top speed is 325 km / h

Specifications

Consumption

The smallest petrol engine has 59 kW (80 PS) fuel consumption of 8.5 liters (urban ), 5.1 liters (extra-urban ) and 6.4 liters (combined) per 100 km at a curb weight of 1142 kilograms.

Logos of the Golf V -based vehicles

VW Golf V Tour ( 2007)

VW Golf V United ( 2008)

Swell

• Automobil Revue, Catalog 2007
• VW Golf V log, Issue 3.3 Tekniske data, Danish 09.2003