"Golf 5". Volkswagen Golf 5: technical specifications, reviews, prices

"Volkswagen Golf 5" was introduced in the fall of 2003year at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The car was created on the newest universal platform, which also became the basis of the "Audi A3" second generation. In addition to the base platform, the new "Golf 5" got some additions. This is an effective rear suspension multi-link design and the body of increased strength with an increase in the stiffness factor by almost 80%.

The new dimensions of the "Golf" model of the fifth generation. Characteristics

"Golf 5" not unlike previous models Golf,However, when developing the fifth-generation car, its dimensions were increased: the body was extended by 57 millimeters, its design length was now 4204 mm. The width of the machine added 24 millimeters, to a value of 1759 mm, and the roof rose by 39 millimeters - the height of the machine, thus, was 1483 mm. Due to the increase in external dimensions, the interior space of the car has also expanded. Passengers sitting behind, became more spacious due to the transformation of the cabin: the foot pad was extended by 65 millimeters, and the ceiling was raised by 24 mm. Among other things, up to 347 liters, the volume of the luggage compartment has increased.

Exterior characteristics of the car "Golf 5", photo which are presented in the article, are composed ofseveral dominant criteria: the main one, which determines the overall style of the car design, is the belt line running along the bottom edge of the side windows and rising to the rear pillars of the car. The slope of the belt line coincides with the angle of inclination of the roof line, in the mirror image. There is an effect of uniform convergence of two horizontal lines of the body, upper and lower, which give the impression of swiftness.

Updated front design

The front end of the machine has acquired contourshigh aerodynamic parameters, and along with it the design of the front part of the car was essentially updated. The model has received a modern optics headlamps are arranged two halogens, situated above the horizontal indicator, and the shape of the lens unit is slightly chamfered towards the center, which makes the appearance of the car a little bit of aggressiveness. Forewings cover upper edge lights with little overlap, and thus there is some sort of "orbit", which together form a front wing and the edge of the hood.

Salon with the use of high-tech technology

The car salon is furnished in the spirit of Germantraditions - nothing superfluous, only functional devices. But ergonomics is presented in the cabin at the highest level, from seat cushions and ending with comfortable headrests. The configuration of the front seats has been completely updated, all the seats have turned into high-tech semi-automatic devices aimed at achieving maximum comfort for the driver and passengers. "Volkswagen Golf 5" became the first car on which front seats with variable modules of a support of a lumbar department of a backbone, and adjustment of a support is made by means of the four-position electric drive controlled by two buttons have been established. Both the driver and the passenger sitting next to him can get comfortable with soft back support.

Advanced Boot Options

Ergonomic developments in the cabin model "Golf5 "does not end there, the convenience of the latest technology is also created for the passengers sitting in the back seat.The lower part of the sofa can be transformed, and the backs of the rear seats have the ability to change the slope in the range of about 120 degrees, they can be tilted all at once or each separately.The interior also provides an option for loading long-length luggage and individual things, for example, ski equipment.For laying especially long loads, it is sufficient to tilt forward the back of the front passenger seat, thereby creating a perfectly flat area, then decompose part of the rear seat and its back.This will result in a comfortable surface on which you can put skis or other things up to three meters long.

Instruments and new control technologies

Central console with instruments and elementscontrol is raised by eight centimeters for greater convenience in reading instrument readings and making adjustments. There are all the buttons of the audio system functioning, navigation sensors and remote non-contact ventilation and air conditioning control. Localization of buttons, keys and toggle switches is subject to a single rational layout of accommodation, in full accordance with German technological traditions.

Power plant and its variants

The power unit of the car "Golf 5" is wornmultivariate character. The car is equipped with two diesel engines to choose from: a two-liter engine with a capacity of 140 liters. from. or a diesel engine with a capacity of 1.9 liters and a capacity of 105 liters. from.

The range of gasoline engines is eightdifferent in volume and power motors. The most common gasoline engine is a four-cylinder in-line, 1.4 liters capacity, 75 liters capacity. from.

Then follow:

• The volume of 1.6 liters / capacity 102 liters. from.
• The volume of 1.6 liters / power 115 liters. from.
• TSI unit, volume 1.4 liters / power 122 liters. from.
• TSI, volume 1.4 liters / power 140 liters. from.
• TSI, volume 1.4 liters / capacity 170 liters. from.
• Unit FSI, volume 2.0 / power 150 liters. from.
• FSI, volume 2.0 / power 200 liters. from.

Car make, options

"Golf 5" is offered in three versionsComplete sets: Trendline, Sportline and Comfortline. The difference is only in the aesthetic level of interior trim, there are no technical advantages to any of the options. All three sets include 6 airbags, ABS-brake assist, and ESP. The level of passive safety of the machine the manufacturer maintains at a sufficiently high level. Some cars coming off the assembly line pass crash tests. This is done selectively. As a result of testing, the number of airbags was increased from four to six.

Car "Golf 5", the price of which variesfrom 450 to 700 thousand rubles (depending on the mileage and year of release) can be purchased at car dealerships in virtually any city in Russia. Buyers who have already purchased this car, note the reliability of construction and a good level of comfort. Positive customer reviews are the best proof of the high reputation of the car.