The Volkswagen Golf Mk5 (codenamed Typ 1K) is a compact car/small family car manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen, as the fifth generation of the Golf in three- or five-door hatchback (August 2003 – 2008) and a five-door station wagon (2007–2009) configurations, as well as the successor to the Golf Mk4.

Mar 10, 2025 · Along with its three-door brother and future vehicle iterations, the first generation of the Golf sold nearly seven million units during its market run. The five-door version did not receive a...

In May 1974, [8] Volkswagen presented the first-generation Golf as a modern front-wheel-drive, long-range replacement for the Volkswagen Beetle.

The Volkswagen Golf Mk5 is the fifth generation of the compact car Volkswagen Golf. It was made from 2003 [6] to 2008. [6]

Nov 26, 2019 · It was followed in 2002 by the first Golf with direct petrol injection engine (FSI) and the debut of head-protection airbags installed as standard. In 2002, Volkswagen also introduced what was then the sportiest Golf: the R32 with a top speed of 250 km/h.

Oct 2, 2012 · For example, in launching the first Golf GTI (in 1976) Volkswagen heralded the introduction of greater dynamism in this class, while the Golf D (naturally aspirated diesel engine, 1976) and the later Golf GTD (turbodiesel, 1982) marked the breakthrough for diesel cars in the compact segment.

Sep 6, 2012 · It proved to be a smashing hit selling a million units by October 1976. This was also the year that the VW gave birth to what is commonly known as the GTI category with the first-ever, 1.6-liter...

Specs for all Volkswagen Golf 5. Engine technical specs, power, CO2 emissions, mpg fuel consumption, top speed, 0 to 60 mph, dimensions, tires size, weight.

Spanning more than 50 decades, here are all the VW Golf generations in order, including notable features of each. A close-up look at all eight VW Golf generations and what makes each unique. Kicking things off in 1974 was the Mk1 VW Golf, also known as the ‘Rabbit’ in America.

Jan 23, 2024 · It was back in March 1974 that the first Volkswagen Golf was produced. Penned by legendary car designer Giorgetto Giugaro, it was designed as a successor to the original Beetle, though would be...