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2003 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Review

Sophisticated fun with hatchback practicality.  by Mitch McCullough, Editor-in-Ch, New Car Test Drive

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Volkswagen Golf offers driving excellence and high levels of refinement. It's agile and responsive, making it fun to drive. Yet it's remarkably practical, and offers admirable gas mileage. Upscale trim and a high level of standard equipment make for a comfortable and sophisticated experience.

Two people can sit comfortably in the back seats. The hatchback design means you can fold the seats down and cram in an impressive amount of stuff.

Some Golfs are affordable, starting at just $15,295. Others are frugal. The TDI diesel boasts an EPA-rated 42/49 mpg. Others are quick or downright fast. The GTI is a true driver's car. The 1.8 T delivers 180 horsepower, while the VR6 boasts 200 hp.

According to Volkswagen of America, the Golf continues to be one of the safest cars in its category. The four-door Golf earned the best Federal safety rating a vehicle can receive: a dual five star frontal crash test rating for the driver and front passenger.


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