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Fuel economy: 21 city/28 hwy mpg
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What Edmunds Says
Though pricier than the average economy car, the Golf offers far more amenities, and in TDI form, it's both frugal and fun. Put it on your test-drive list.
Pros
Long list of standard features, high-quality cabin materials, utility of hatchback design, fuel-efficient TDI engine, fun to drive.
Cons
More expensive than its peers, mediocre performance of base four-cylinder, some controls difficult to use.
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GL
- 2.0L 4-cyl. engine
- Manual transmission
- Up to 21 cty/28 hwy mpg
- Side/Curtain Airbags
- Stability Control (Optional)
- Traction Control (Optional)
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GLS
- 2.0L 4-cyl. engine
- Automatic transmission
- Up to 21 cty/28 hwy mpg
- Side/Curtain Airbags
- Stability Control (Optional)
- Traction Control (Optional)
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GL TDI
- 1.9L 4-cyl. diesel engine
- Automatic transmission
- Up to 32 cty/42 hwy mpg
- Side/Curtain Airbags
- Stability Control (Optional)
- Traction Control (Optional)
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GLS TDI
- 1.9L 4-cyl. diesel engine
- Automatic transmission
- Up to 32 cty/42 hwy mpg
- Side/Curtain Airbags
- Stability Control (Optional)
- Traction Control (Optional)
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What's New for 2004
Like the Jetta and New Beetle, the Golf gets a revised and more powerful version of the 1.9-liter TDI engine. A Monsoon stereo is now standard on the GLS model and all Golfs get a new fuel cap warning light and seatbelt reminder.