Compare 2001 Volkswagen Golf - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $14,900 | $16,525 | $14,717 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $13,904 | $15,286 | $13,800 |
| Destination | $525 | $540 | $545 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Auxiliary Visors | Driver Side | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Cruise Control | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Leather | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Manual | Manual | Power |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | 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 | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Regular |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | 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 | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | N/A | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Leather | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Sport Bucket | 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 | 6-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| Front Armrests | N/A | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Full Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - W/tilt | N/A | 2 - Fixed |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Premium Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| CD Player | Compatible | Single | Single |
| Speakers | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Amplifier | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| 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 |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A | N/A |
| Traction Control | N/A | Driveline | 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 | Standard | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Manual | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | PASSlock II | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (24 Month/24,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 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 (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 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 | GM TOTAL Warranty 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 | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 84 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 24 Months/unlimited Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 24 Months/24,000 Miles | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Fixed | Retractable |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Body-colored | Body-colored | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 2 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 | Manual Remote Driver, Manual Passenger | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | Wing | Wing |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Front Tires | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P205/55SR16.0 BSW Performance AS | P185/65HR14.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 15" Steel | 16" Silver Aluminum | 14" Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | N/A | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | DOHC | SOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | N/A |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Sport | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Regular |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | 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 | 4.24 | 3.94 | 3.72 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 164.9 " | 182.0 " | 168.1 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 68.3 " | 68.4 " | 66.5 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.9 " | 53.0 " | 53.5 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 115 @ 5,200 Rpm | 150 @ 5,600 Rpm | 111 @ 5,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 122 @ 2,600 Rpm | 155 @ 4,400 Rpm | 116 @ 4,500 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 24 Mpg | 22 Mpg | 28 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 31 Mpg | 32 Mpg | 36 Mpg |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.54/3.70 " | 3.19/3.50 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,772 Lbs. | 2,771 Lbs. | 2,293 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 3,726 Lbs. | N/A | 3,296 Lbs. |
| Payload | 900 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 " | 104.1 " | 95.1 " |
| Front Track | 59.6 " | 57.6 " | 57.1 " |
| Rear Track | 58.8 " | 56.4 " | 57.5 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.5 '' | 17.8 '' | 16.4 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .31 | N/A | .30 |
| Front Legroom | 41.5 " | 42.1 " | 43.0 " |
| Rear Legroom | 33.5 " | 32.6 " | 31.1 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.6 " | 37.6 " | 38.6 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.4 " | 36.6 " | 35.8 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 48.7 " | 53.2 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 49.5 " | 47.6 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.7 " | 54.1 " | 53.6 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 52.7 " | 54.8 " | 53.6 " |
| Luggage Volume | 18.0 Cu.ft. | 12.4 Cu.ft. | 11.5 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | N/A | 12.4 Cu.ft. | 11.5 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 88 Cu.ft. | 87 Cu.ft. | 86 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 14.3 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 | 1 | N/A |
| Driver's | N/A | 3 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | acceptable | poor | good |
| Bumpers | good | acceptable | marginal |
| Restraints | acceptable | poor | poor |
| Head Restraint | acceptable | poor | acceptable |
| Structure/safety cage | acceptable | poor | marginal |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | poor |
| Head/Neck | good | acceptable | acceptable |
| Overall Front | good | poor | poor |
