Compare 2002 Volkswagen Golf - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $15,250 | $14,910 | $16,455 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $14,228 | $13,631 | $15,214 |
| Destination | $550 | $460 | $520 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| 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 | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cruise Control | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Vinyl/rubber Front | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Manual | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Manual | Fixed | Power |
| 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 |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| 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 | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Mechanical | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Leather |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | 8-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front Armrests | N/A | N/A | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - W/tilt | 2 - Fixed | 2 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Premium Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| CD Player | Trunk/cargo Area Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Speakers | 8 | 4 | 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 | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front And Rear | N/A | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | Transponder III | Standard | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/50,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | N/A | 36 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Window Grid | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Body-colored | Body-colored | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 2 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Trunk | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Manual Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Sunroof | N/A | N/A | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | Wing | Lip |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Step Bumper | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Front Tires | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P185/70SR14.0 BSW AS | P195/50VR16.0 BSW Performance AS |
| Wheels | 15" Steel | 14" Steel | 16" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | N/A | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 1.7L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | SOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | N/A | 4-wheel |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam | Double Wishbone | Strut |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.24 | 4.11 | 4.11 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 164.9 " | 174.7 " | 170.5 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 68.3 " | 66.7 " | 67.1 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.7 " | 55.1 " | 57.8 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 1.7L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 115 @ 5,200 Rpm | 115 @ 6,100 Rpm | 130 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 122 @ 2,600 Rpm | 110 @ 4,500 Rpm | 135 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 24 Mpg | 32 Mpg | 25 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 31 Mpg | 39 Mpg | 31 Mpg |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | 2.95/3.72 " | 3.27/3.62 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,857 Lbs. | 2,465 Lbs. | 2,716 Lbs. |
| Payload | 901 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 " | 103.1 " | 102.8 " |
| Front Track | 59.6 " | 57.9 " | 57.7 " |
| Rear Track | 58.8 " | 57.9 " | 57.9 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 17.1 '' | 17.0 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .31 | N/A | .32 |
| Front Legroom | 41.5 " | 42.5 " | 42.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | 33.5 " | 32.8 " | 35.4 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.6 " | 39.0 " | 39.3 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.4 " | 35.4 " | 37.4 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 50.2 " | 51.7 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 46.7 " | 49.1 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.7 " | 52.8 " | 53.9 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 52.4 " | 52.6 " | 53.4 " |
| Luggage Volume | 18.0 Cu.ft. | 12.9 Cu.ft. | 19.8 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 41.8 Cu.ft. | 12.9 Cu.ft. | 38.2 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 88 Cu.ft. | 86 Cu.ft. | 93 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. | 14.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Driver's | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | N/A | good | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | good | N/A |
| Restraints | N/A | good | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | good | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | good | N/A |
| Head/Neck | N/A | good | N/A |
| Overall Front | N/A | good | N/A |
