Compare 1999 Volkswagen Golf - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $13,495 | $17,445 | $14,600 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $12,455 | $15,759 | $13,255 |
| Destination | $500 | $415 | $425 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Cruise Control | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | N/A | Leather | N/A |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Overhead Console | N/A | N/A | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Vinyl/rubber Front | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Manual | Power | Manual |
| Rear Windows | Manual | Fixed | Fixed |
| 1-touch Window Down | N/A | Driver | Driver |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Leather | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front Armrests | N/A | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | Radio Prep | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| CD Player | Trunk/cargo Area Mounted 6-disc | Single | Single |
| Speakers | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power | Manual |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (24 Month/24,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (24 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/24,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 24 Months/24,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 120 Months/100,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 84 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 24 Months/unlimited Miles | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 24 Months/24,000 Miles | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Retractable | Retractable |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Standard Monotone | Standard Monotone | Standard Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Body-colored | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Body-colored | Body-colored | N/A |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Manual Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Manual Remote |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | Wing | Wing |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Front Tires | P195/60HR14.0 BSW AS | P195/55VR15.0 BSW AS | P185/65HR14.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | Steel | Silver Aluminum | Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | N/A | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | DOHC | SOHC |
| Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | N/A | 4-wheel |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Non Stainless Steel | Non Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Double Wishbone | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam | Double Wishbone | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Shocks | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.67 | 4.40 | 3.72 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 160.4 " | 175.1 " | 168.1 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 66.7 " | 67.1 " | 66.5 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.2 " | 54.1 " | 52.4 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 115 @ 5,400 Rpm | 160 @ 7,600 Rpm | 113 @ 5,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 122 @ 3,200 Rpm | 111 @ 7,000 Rpm | 116 @ 4,500 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 24 Mpg | 26 Mpg | 28 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 31 Mpg | 31 Mpg | 36 Mpg |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | N/A | 3.19/3.50 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,540 Lbs. | 2,612 Lbs. | 2,280 Lbs. |
| Payload | 1,076 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 97.4 " | 103.1 " | 95.1 " |
| Front Track | 57.5 " | 58.1 " | 57.1 " |
| Rear Track | 57.0 " | 58.1 " | 57.5 " |
| Turning Radius | 16.4 '' | 16.4 '' | 16.4 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .32 | N/A | .30 |
| Front Legroom | 42.3 " | 42.7 " | 43.0 " |
| Rear Legroom | 31.5 " | 32.5 " | 31.1 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.2 " | 37.4 " | 38.6 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.4 " | 36.2 " | 35.8 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.2 " | 49.8 " | 53.2 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 52.3 " | 45.6 " | 47.6 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.8 " | 52.4 " | 53.6 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 52.8 " | 51.4 " | 53.2 " |
| Luggage Volume | 17.0 Cu.ft. | 11.9 Cu.ft. | 11.5 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 53.0 Cu.ft. | 11.9 Cu.ft. | 11.5 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 88 Cu.ft. | 83 Cu.ft. | 86 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 11.9 Gal. | 12.4 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Driver's | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 3 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | good | acceptable | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | acceptable | acceptable | good |
| Bumpers | good | acceptable | marginal |
| Restraints | acceptable | good | poor |
| Head Restraint | marginal | poor | acceptable |
| Structure/safety cage | acceptable | acceptable | marginal |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | poor |
| Head/Neck | good | good | acceptable |
| Overall Front | acceptable | acceptable | poor |
