German quality, good enough for that old, was very successful year as car repairs were meagre and consumption, even below 6L next year, unfortunately, clutch, camshaft, a turbine building at great cost. But for old car with these risks to be taken into account. The engine good, sufficiently powerful (74kW, 2 red TDI letters), very good jump, in winter cold engine operation in a matter of seconds....
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This generation of Volkswagen Golf has been produced from May, 1998 to May, 2002. We can provide information about 7 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.
This Volkswagen (VW) is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 1.8 to 2.0 litres and power of from 75 to 115 horsepower un two diesel engines with displacement 1.9 litres and power of from 90 to 110 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (5 versions), as well as automatic (2 versions) gearbox.
Volkswagen Golf average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 7.7 to 9.4 litres per 100km, but for diesel engine - approximately 5.2 litres per 100km. The most economical Volkswagen Golf petrol engine version is Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1.8, consuming 7.7 litres per 100km. While the most economical Volkswagen Golf diesel - Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1.9 TDI for 100 kilometers consumes 5.2 liters of diesel.
Volkswagen Golf CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 185 to 226 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 138 to 140 grams per kilometer. From Volkswagen Golf with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1.8 which produces an average of 185 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Volkswagen Golf diesels least CO2 distributes Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1.9 TDI - 138 grams per km.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 10.7 seconds has Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 2.0 version, conversely the tardiest one is Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1.8 reaching this speed only in 15.5 seconds.
Lenght of Volkswagen Golf is 408 cm, it is medium size car. Volkswagen Golf gross weight is 1200 kg, this car is about 6 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles.
This Volkswagen (VW) is relatively cheap - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 1900 £. According to user reviews, average Volkswagen Golf repair costs are 160 £ per year. Users calculated Volkswagen Golf cost of ownership for this generation, got average 1800 € cost per year and 0.20 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 58%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 26%. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Volkswagen Golf for your situation and driving habits here! Our review authors managed to sell their Volkswagen Golf in average time of 3 weeks. Below you will find more detailed information about Volkswagen Golf prices and costs.
In user reviews Volkswagen Golf received average grade 7.3 (from 10) it corresponds to average rate for cars of this age. Ratings are quite controversial, both positive and not so good, read more in the reviews below. 83% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.
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Volkswagen Golf cabrio price in Latvia is from 1200 £ to 3100 £.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Volkswagen Golf price is below average - Volkswagen Golf is approximately for 31 percents cheaper then average cabrios of this age (compare cabrios 1998 - 2002 prices). Despite of relatively low price Volkswagen Golf quality is above average (see below), so this Volkswagen (VW) can be a good buy.
| Year | Lowest price (£) | Average price (£) | Highest price (£) | Availability |
| 2002 | 1500 | 2400 | 3100 | |
| 2001 | 1900 | 2100 | 2200 | |
| 2000 | 1400 | 1700 | 1800 | |
| 1999 | 1200 | 1700 | 2200 | |
| 1998 | 1200 | 1700 | 2200 | |
Volkswagen Golf total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own Volkswagen Golf? Users calculated Volkswagen Golf cost of ownership for this generation, got average 1800 € cost per year and 0.20 € cost per one kilometer.
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Volkswagen Golf Estate car/wagon 2001.year Diesel 1.9 litres, Manual gearbox
| Purchase year: | 2014 (age of car 13 years) | Owned for: | 42`000 kilometers (2 years) |
| Average fuel consumption: | 5.9 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) |
| Total cost of repairs: | 995.17 £ (~ 497 £ per year) |
Total car rating:
7 /10
Would recomend this car to the friend
Review - positive and negative sides
German quality, good enough for that old, was very successful year as car repairs were meagre and consumption, even below 6L next year, unfortunately, clutch, camshaft, a turbine building at great cost. But for old car with these risks to be taken into account. The engine good, sufficiently powerful (74kW, 2 red TDI letters), very good jump, in winter cold engine operation in a matter of seconds. Before had Volvo commonrail was younger, it was longer to start even warmer, this really is ideal engine in this respect, and an economical as V50 2.0L diesel. Also inside luggage compartment surprisingly more than V50 estate.
Minus - on start engine is smoky and slightly stinks. Visually design could be better.
male, age 36
Volkswagen Golf Estate car/wagon 1999.year Diesel 1.9 litres, Manual gearbox
| Purchase year: | 2012 (age of car 13 years) | Owned for: | 147`000 kilometers (8 years) |
| Average fuel consumption: | 6.0 litres per 100km (90% urban driving) |
| Total cost of repairs: | 888.1 £ (~ 111 £ per year) |
Total car rating:
9 /10
Would recomend this car to the friend
Review - positive and negative sides
Good consumption. When driving with a roof rack, consumption either does not change or is minimal. Pretty brisk. Warm up quickly in winter. During these years, there have been every year in Poland (for a few years even 3-4 times), Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Germany, Lithuania, Estonia. Every year in the summer for 10 - 12 days traveled through these countries. As somebody has already written, if it were possible to get such a new one, then without thinking it would take.
There may have been a slightly higher ground clearance, the boot lid was expensive to replace (used in normal condition - 200 €), the parking brake cables had to be changed regularly, the rear passenger windows sweat in wet weather, and if lowered, they cause unpleasant vibrations in the air when driving on the track.
male, age 44
Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1999.year Diesel 1.9 litres, Manual gearbox
| Purchase year: | 2014 (age of car 15 years) | Owned for: | 100`000 kilometers (3 years) |
| Average fuel consumption: | 6.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) |
Total car rating:
10 /10
Would recomend this car to the friend
Review - positive and negative sides
Droved it across the Europe. A trusted and reliable car. I'm performing regular maintenance and replacing worn out parts, for Golf parts are not expensive. The last inspection without a single failure - deficiencies were not found: If I could buy 4th Golf new from dealer, then definitely would buy it instead of new models.
There is nothing negative.
female, age 35
Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1998.year Petrol 1.4 litres, Manual gearbox
| Purchase year: | 2011 (age of car 13 years) | Owned for: | 40`000 kilometers (9 years) |
| Average fuel consumption: | 6.0 litres per 100km (90% urban driving) |
| Total cost of repairs: | 207.5 £ (~ 23 £ per year) |
Total car rating:
8 /10
Would recomend this car to the friend
Review - positive and negative sides
Small, agile, neat, economical, repairs relatively cheap, assuming you can also repair at home, the trunk is relatively roomy
female, age 57
Volkswagen Golf Sedan 1999.year Petrol 1.8 litres, Manual gearbox
| Purchase year: | 2008 (age of car 9 years) | Owned for: | 150`000 kilometers (10 years) |
| Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (20% urban driving) |
| Total cost of repairs: | 33.2 £ (~ 3 £ per year) |
Total car rating:
8 /10
Would recomend this car to the friend
Review - positive and negative sides
A dynamic, athletic, spare parts available and prices on friendly cost.
During rainy season sweating windows
male, age 62
Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2001.year Petrol 1.6 litres, Manual gearbox
| Purchase year: | 2013 (age of car 12 years) | Owned for: | 25`000 kilometers (3 years) |
| Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (20% urban driving) |
| Total cost of repairs: | 263.94 £ (~ 87 £ per year) |
Total car rating:
6 /10
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
Review - positive and negative sides
It is not large. Visually attractive.
Oil flow from engine is a disease. Low clearance.
male, age 45
Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2000.year Diesel 1.9 litres, Automatic gearbox
| Purchase year: | 2010 (age of car 10 years) | Owned for: | 70`000 kilometers (6 years) |
| Average fuel consumption: | 6.0 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) |
| Total cost of repairs: | 908.85 £ (~ 151 £ per year) |
Total car rating:
7 /10
Would recomend this car to the friend
Review - positive and negative sides
What's best for 16 years old car - a work horse.
Loudy engine
male, age 56
Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2000.year Diesel 1.9 litres, Manual gearbox
| Purchase year: | 2017 (age of car 17 years) | Owned for: | 10`000 kilometers (0 years) |
| Average fuel consumption: | 5.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) |
| Total cost of repairs: | 83 £ |
Total car rating:
8 /10
Would recomend this car to the friend
Review - positive and negative sides
Durable, inexpensive spare parts, economical
Corrosion
Volkswagen Golf Estate car/wagon 2002.year Diesel 1.9 litres, Manual gearbox
| Purchase year: | 2013 (age of car 11 years) | Owned for: | 55`000 kilometers (3 years) |
| Average fuel consumption: | 6.0 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) |
| Total cost of repairs: | 286.35 £ (~ 95 £ per year) |
Total car rating:
6 /10
Would recomend this car to the friend
Review - positive and negative sides
A simple, cheap and safe for common people!
male, age 68
Volkswagen Golf Estate car/wagon 2001.year Diesel 1.9 litres, Manual gearbox
| Purchase year: | 2014 (age of car 13 years) | Owned for: | 20`000 kilometers (2 years) |
| Average fuel consumption: | 5.0 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) |
| Total cost of repairs: | 1203.5 £ (~ 601 £ per year) |
Total car rating:
4 /10
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
Review - positive and negative sides
Reliable car with low costs.
A little rust in few details
male, age 27
Volkswagen Golf Estate car/wagon 2000.year Diesel 1.6 litres, Manual gearbox
| Purchase year: | 2012 (age of car 12 years) | Owned for: | 52`000 kilometers (4 years) |
| Average fuel consumption: | 9.0 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) |
| Total cost of repairs: | 639.93 £ (~ 159 £ per year) |
Total car rating:
4 /10
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
Review - positive and negative sides
Cheap replacement parts
A huge fuel consumption in city
Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2002.year Diesel 1.9 litres, Manual gearbox
| Purchase year: | 2014 (age of car 12 years) | Owned for: | 130`000 kilometers (2 years) |
| Average fuel consumption: | 5.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) |
| Total cost of repairs: | 1660 £ (~ 830 £ per year) |
Total car rating:
10 /10
Would recomend this car to the friend
Review - positive and negative sides
cheap to run
very expencive gearbox change
female, age 31
Volkswagen Golf Estate car/wagon 2000.year Diesel 1.9 litres, Manual gearbox
| Purchase year: | 2010 (age of car 10 years) | Owned for: | 90`000 kilometers (6 years) |
| Average fuel consumption: | 4.6 litres per 100km (10% urban driving) |
| Total cost of repairs: | 307.1 £ (~ 51 £ per year) |
Total car rating:
8 /10
Would recomend this car to the friend
A reliable car
Clearance could be higher
male, age 60
Volkswagen Golf Estate car/wagon 2000.year Petrol 1.6 litres, Manual gearbox
| Purchase year: | 2013 (age of car 13 years) | Owned for: | 40`000 kilometers (3 years) |
| Average fuel consumption: | 9.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) |
| Total cost of repairs: | 116.2 £ (~ 38 £ per year) |
Total car rating:
8 /10
Would recomend this car to the friend
I installed LPG. Perfect.
male, age 56
Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2000.year Petrol 1.6 litres, Manual gearbox
| Purchase year: | 2015 (age of car 15 years) | Owned for: | 3`000 kilometers (0 years) |
| Average fuel consumption: | 7.5 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) |
| Total cost of repairs: | 83 £ |
Total car rating:
8 /10
Would recomend this car to the friend
Technically reliable car
male, age 35
Volkswagen Golf Estate car/wagon 2001.year Petrol 1.6 litres, Manual gearbox
| Purchase year: | 2009 (age of car 8 years) | Owned for: | 120`000 kilometers (8 years) |
| Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (30% urban driving) |
| Total cost of repairs: | 87.15 £ (~ 10 £ per year) |
Total car rating:
8 /10
Would recomend this car to the friend
A good car for everyday
male, age 66
Volkswagen Golf Estate car/wagon 2001.year Petrol 1.6 litres, Manual gearbox
| Purchase year: | 2009 (age of car 8 years) | Owned for: | 80`000 kilometers (7 years) |
| Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) |
| Total cost of repairs: | 66.4 £ (~ 9 £ per year) |
Total car rating:
8 /10
Would recomend this car to the friend
Low maintenance costs
male, age 65
Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1999.year Petrol 1.4 litres, Manual gearbox
| Purchase year: | 2010 (age of car 11 years) | Owned for: | 270`000 kilometers (6 years) |
| Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) |
| Total cost of repairs: | 166 £ (~ 27 £ per year) |
Total car rating:
8 /10
Would recomend this car to the friend
Galvanized bodywork
female, age 39
Volkswagen Golf Estate car/wagon 1999.year Diesel 1.9 litres, Manual gearbox
| Purchase year: | 2015 (age of car 16 years) | Owned for: | 10`000 kilometers (2 years) |
| Average fuel consumption: | 6.0 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) |
Total car rating:
7 /10
Would recomend this car to the friend
Trusted
Quickly begins to rust
Volkswagen Golf Estate car/wagon 2000.year Diesel 1.9 litres, Manual gearbox
| Purchase year: | 2012 (age of car 12 years) | Owned for: | 50`000 kilometers (2 years) |
| Average fuel consumption: | 5.5 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) |
| Total cost of repairs: | 406.7 £ (~ 203 £ per year) |
Total car rating:
7 /10
Would recomend this car to the friend
Roomy
Very low
male, age 27
Volkswagen Golf Estate car/wagon 2002.year Diesel 1.9 litres, Manual gearbox
| Purchase year: | 2014 (age of car 12 years) | Owned for: | 15`000 kilometers (1 year) |
| Average fuel consumption: | 6.5 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) |
| Total cost of repairs: | 132.8 £ (~ 132 £ per year) |
Total car rating:
6 /10
Would recomend this car to the friend
male, age 45
Volkswagen Golf Estate car/wagon 2001.year Diesel 1.9 litres, Manual gearbox
| Purchase year: | 2016 (age of car 15 years) | Owned for: | 3`000 kilometers (0 years) |
| Average fuel consumption: | 5.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) |
Total car rating:
10 /10
Would recomend this car to the friend
male, age 50
Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2000.year Petrol 1.6 litres, Automatic gearbox
| Purchase year: | 2015 (age of car 15 years) | Owned for: | 28`000 kilometers (1 year) |
| Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) |
| Total cost of repairs: | 435.75 £ (~ 435 £ per year) |
Total car rating:
7 /10
Would recomend this car to the friend
female, age 58
Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1999.year Petrol 1.6 litres, Manual gearbox
| Purchase year: | 2015 (age of car 16 years) | Owned for: | 100`000 kilometers (1 year) |
| Average fuel consumption: | 6.0 litres per 100km (30% urban driving) |
| Total cost of repairs: | 116.2 £ (~ 116 £ per year) |
Total car rating:
7 /10
Would recomend this car to the friend
female, age 50
Volkswagen Golf Estate car/wagon 2000.year Diesel 1.9 litres, Manual gearbox
| Purchase year: | 2013 (age of car 13 years) | Owned for: | 35`000 kilometers (3 years) |
| Average fuel consumption: | 6.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) |
Total car rating:
4 /10
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
male, age 55
Volkswagen Golf Estate car/wagon 2002.year Diesel 1.8 litres, Manual gearbox
| Purchase year: | 2014 (age of car 12 years) | Owned for: | 45`000 kilometers (2 years) |
| Average fuel consumption: | 6.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) |
| Total cost of repairs: | 29.05 £ (~ 14 £ per year) |
Total car rating:
7 /10
Would recomend this car to the friend
Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1998.year Diesel 1.4 litres, Manual gearbox
| Purchase year: | 2014 (age of car 16 years) | Owned for: | 15`000 kilometers (0 years) |
| Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) |
| Total cost of repairs: | 830 £ |
Total car rating:
1 /10
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1998.year Petrol 1.6 litres, Manual gearbox
| Purchase year: | 2014 (age of car 16 years) | Owned for: | 90`000 kilometers (3 years) |
| Average fuel consumption: | 8.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) |
| Total cost of repairs: | 78.85 £ (~ 26 £ per year) |
Total car rating:
9 /10
Would recomend this car to the friend
male, age 38
Volkswagen Golf Sedan 1999.year Diesel 1.9 litres, Manual gearbox
| Purchase year: | 2018 (age of car 19 years) | Owned for: | 15`000 kilometers (1 year) |
| Average fuel consumption: | 5.0 litres per 100km (80% urban driving) |
Total car rating:
10 /10
Would recomend this car to the friend
female, age 21
Volkswagen Golf Sedan 2001.year Petrol 1.8 litres, Manual gearbox
| Purchase year: | 2014 (age of car 13 years) | Owned for: | 28`000 kilometers (1 year) |
| Average fuel consumption: | 7.2 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) |
| Total cost of repairs: | 8.3 £ (~ 8 £ per year) |
Total car rating:
8 /10
Would recomend this car to the friend
male, age 53
