2004 Volkswagen Golf Review
Price Estimate: $612 - $1,020





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Volkswagen Golf model years
Volkswagen Golf types
- Hatchback
- Diesel
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
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.
What’s new
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.
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.
For sale nearby
7 listings
- 125,825 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 32 City / 42 Hwy MPG, Manual
- Chicago Motors Direct (550 mi away)
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Addison, IL
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
36 Combined MPG (32 City/42 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 9BWFR61JX44032761
Stock: 032761
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-13-2025- 112,314 miles
- No accidents, 6 owners, personal use only
- 21 City / 28 Hwy MPG, Manual
- Advance Auto Sales (720 mi away)
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
Close
Located in Indianapolis, IN
Visit Advance Auto Sales Pendleton to shop our great deals. You can contact us or call 3**-7**-7*** to schedule your test drive today.
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
24 Combined MPG (21 City/28 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 9BWGL61J544015047
Stock: 10979
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-14-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota
$161/mo for Golf GL
Golf GL
vs
$160/mo
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Volkswagen Golf Owner Reviews
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5 out of 5 starsCaleb, 07/11/2005
2004 Volkswagen Golf GL TDI 4dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
This has been the best car i have owned. all the performance i need and the comfort. fuel mileage has been unbeleivable. i drove from vancouver bc to calgary alberta on one tank of fuel.
A genuinely great car!
4.88 out of 5 starscolin1444, 02/14/2014
2004 Volkswagen Golf GL 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
Got this for my first car. I've wanted one for a very long time, and I bought it with 95,600 miles and a clean service history record. Not a problem since, just regular maintenance. Drives like a little sports car, and the trunk is huge for a car this size. I love how light and agile it is. It might be slow, but it's more fun to drive slow cars fast than fast cars slow! I would … definitely recommend this to anyone, especially since it comes in two- or four-door models. Without a doubt, one of the most well-made cars out there. NICE JOB VW!
A fantastic economical car
5 out of 5 starsdretal, 01/12/2008
2004 Volkswagen Golf GLS TDI 4dr Hatchback (1.9L 4cyl Turbodiesel 5M)
I used my golf diesel to tow trailers and all I need to setup and race motorcycles throughout Canada. I never had any problems, and the diesel engine had no problems towing the loaded car and trailer at 130 KM/hr. We love the car. In winter, we park it inside our heated (10°C) garage, avoiding any cold-weather startup issues, but when it does sleep outside, I've never had problems … starting it.
Golf Lover
4.75 out of 5 starsrsoreo, 12/10/2003
2004 Volkswagen Golf GLS 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
I just bought a 2004 4dr VW Golf! his
is my 3rg Golf and 4 VW in my driving
history.I love it, After shopping other
makes ie: Toyota, Honda, I found that
for the money VW gives you the most
bang in Standard features for the buck.
From the heated side mirrors to the
folding back seats that give you
comparable room to the Subaru Baja this
vehicle signs. Precise handling, … cruise
control and a quiet cabin that touts an
8 speaker Monsoon CD/cassete player
makes you feel as if you spent much
more on this ride than the under
19,0000 asking price.
2004 Golf Highlights
Hatchback
GL
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $15,580 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 24 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $161/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 18 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Golf include:
- Alarm
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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