1999 Volkswagen Golf
1999 Volkswagen Golf Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$13,495 - $15,275
Original MSRP:
$12,455 - $14,298
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating | N/A |
1999 Volkswagen Golf Review
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Warranty Information
| Basic: | 2 Years/24,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | 99V022 |
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| Number of Units Affected | 23,600 |
| Summary | The sound absorbing mat attached to the inside of the B-pillar side trim panel may have been improperly installed. Surface and edges of the mat could have been damaged during the assembly process. The mat could ignite when exposed to the exhaust gas of the seat belt pre-tensioner in the event the pre-tensioner is triggered in a crash, resulting in a fire. |
| Remedy | Dealers will remove the matting materials from inside the B-pillar on both sides of the vehicle. Owner notification began Feb. 9, 1999. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Volkswagen at 1-877-270-4178. |
| Dates of Manufacture | September 1998 - January 1999 |
| Manufacturer Recall Number | UF |
1999 Volkswagen Golf Models & Prices
1999 Volkswagen Golf GL
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr HB GL Manual | $13,495 | $12,455 | $203 / Month* | |
| 4dr HB GL Auto | $13,495 | $12,455 | $203 / Month* | |
| 4dr HB GL Manual (CA/NE) | $13,495 | $12,455 | $203 / Month* | |
| 4dr HB GL Auto (CA/NE) | $13,495 | $12,455 | $203 / Month* | |
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1999 Volkswagen Golf Wolfsburg
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr HB Wolfsburg Manual | $15,275 | $14,298 | $233 / Month* | |
| 4dr HB Wolfsburg Man (CA/NE) | $15,275 | $14,298 | $233 / Month* | |
| 4dr HB Wolfsburg Auto | $15,275 | $14,298 | $233 / Month* | |
| 4dr HB Wolfsburg Auto (CA/NE) | $15,275 | $14,298 | $233 / Month* | |
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1999 Volkswagen Golf Features and Standard Equipment
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
| GL | Wolfsburg | |
|---|---|---|
| City 22/hwy 28 (2.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • |
| City 24/hwy 31 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | • |
EXTERIOR Features
| GL | Wolfsburg | |
|---|---|---|
| 2-speed intermittent windshield wipers | • | • |
| Black door handles | • | |
| Black rear spoiler | • | • |
| Black rocker panel covers | • | |
| Body-color 3-bar grille | • | • |
| Body-color 5-MPH front/rear bumpers w/black lower section | • | • |
| Body-color body-side moldings | • | • |
| Body-color door handles | • | |
| Darkened taillamp lenses | • | |
| Daytime running lamps | • | • |
| Dual body-color heated remote control mirrors | • | |
| Eurostyle halogen headlights | • | |
| Eurostyle halogen headlights w/separate high/low bulbs | • | |
| Halogen foglamps | • | |
| Rear window wiper/washer system w/intermittent wipe feature | • | • |
| Tinted glass | • | • |
INTERIOR Features
| GL | Wolfsburg | |
|---|---|---|
| 4-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel | • | |
| 4-spoke padded steering wheel | • | |
| 60/40 split/fold rear seat | • | • |
| Air conditioning | • | |
| Anti-theft vehicle alarm system | • | • |
| Auto locking trunk lid | • | • |
| Center console-inc: rear lockable compartment w/padded lid, 2-front/1-rear beverage holders, rear ashtray | • | • |
| Central pwr locking system-inc: selective unlocking at front doors | • | • |
| Cruise control | • | |
| Digital clock | • | • |
| Dual covered visor vanity mirrors | • | • |
| Elect rear window defroster | • | • |
| Fixed mast antenna | • | |
| Front passenger seatback pocket | • | • |
| Front/rear door storage pockets | • | • |
| Front/rear floor mats | • | |
| Front/rear passenger assist handles | • | • |
| Fully lined carpeted luggage compartment-inc: removable cover, trunk light | • | • |
| Fully reclining velour front seats w/adjustable headrests, driver seat height adjuster | • | |
| Fully reclining velour front sport seats w/adjustable headrests, driver seat height adjuster | • | |
| Headlights-on warning tone | • | • |
| Illuminated front ashtray | • | • |
| Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, temp/fuel gauges | • | • |
| Integrated armrests in door panels | • | • |
| Interior dome light | • | |
| Interior dome light w/time delay & front passenger reading light | • | |
| Leather-wrapped shift cover/handbrake cover | • | |
| Luggage compartment cargo net | • | |
| Molded door trim w/cloth inserts | • | • |
| Open door warning reflectors | • | • |
| Premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: anti-theft coding | • | |
| Pwr trunklid release | • | • |
| Pwr windows-inc: 1-touch up/down, pinch protection, convenience open/close | • | |
| Rear heating/air cond ducts | • | • |
| Remote keyless entry | • | • |
| Roof mounted whip antenna | • | |
| Silver/white faced instruments | • | |
| Sound system prep-inc: wiring for antenna, 8-speakers, CD changer | • | • |
| Sport shift knob | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| GL | Wolfsburg | |
|---|---|---|
| 14" x 6" 5-spoke bright alloy wheels w/VW logo hub caps, anti-theft wheel locks | • | |
| 14" x 6" steel wheels w/full wheel covers | • | |
| 14.5 gallon fuel tank | • | • |
| 2.0L SOHC SMPI 4 cyl engine | • | • |
| 4-speed electronically controlled adaptive dual mode automatic transmission | • | • |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | • | • |
| 63 amp/hr battery | • | • |
| 70 amp alternator | • | • |
| Bright tail pipe extension | • | |
| Clutch/starter interlock | • | • |
| Digital electronic ignition w/knock sensor | • | • |
| Front stabilizer bar | • | • |
| Front wheel drive | • | • |
| Front/rear coil springs/telescopic shock absorbers | • | • |
| Independent MacPherson strut front suspension | • | • |
| Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension | • | • |
| P195/60HR14 all-season tires | • | • |
| Pwr-assisted front vented disc/rear drum brakes | • | • |
| Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering | • | • |
| Space-saver spare tire | • | • |
| TLEV (Transitional Low Emissions Vehicle) concept | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| GL | Wolfsburg | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-point front/rear seat belts w/emergency locking retractors | • | • |
| Anti-intrusion side door guard beams | • | • |
| Center rear lap belt | • | • |
| Child-safety rear door locks | • | • |
| Collapsible steering column | • | • |
| Daytime running lights | • | • |
| Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system | • | • |
| Dual tone horn | • | • |
| Front safety belt height adjustment | • | • |
1999 Volkswagen Golf Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
| GL | Wolfsburg | |
|---|---|---|
| ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM | • | |
| ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (REQ: Q47 Option Pkg) | • | |
| PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO W/CASSETTE -inc: 8 speaker sound system, anti-theft coding (N/A w/Q01 Option Pkg) | • | |
| PWR GLASS SUNROOF W/TILT & SLIDE & SHADE | • | |
| PWR GLASS SUNROOF W/TILT & SLIDE & SHADE (REQ: Q42 or Q47 Option Pkg) | • | |
| SIDE AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTS | • | • |
AIR CONDITIONING Options
| GL | Wolfsburg | |
|---|---|---|
| AIR CONDITIONING (N/A w/Q01 Option Pkg) | • | |
| AIR CONDITIONING NOT DESIRED | • |
EMISSIONS Options
| GL | Wolfsburg | |
|---|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA EMISSION REQUIREMENTS | • | • |
| NORTHEAST EMISSION REQUIREMENTS *Required in CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, VA, RI, VT* | • | • |
NOTE Options
| GL | Wolfsburg | |
|---|---|---|
| ** THIS VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE ONLY IN THE STATES OF CALIFORNIA, NEW YORK, MASSACHUSETTS, CONNECTICUT, MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, RHODE ISLAND, PENNSYLVANIA, NEW JERSEY, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ** | • | • |
| ** THIS VEHICLE IS NOT AVAILABLE IN THE STATES OF CALIFORNIA, NEW YORK, MASSACHUSETTS, CONNECTICUT, MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, RHODE ISLAND, PENNSYLVANIA, NEW JERSEY, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ** | • | • |
OPTION PKG Options
| GL | Wolfsburg | |
|---|---|---|
| OPTION PKG 1 CODE -inc: base vehicle | • | • |
| OPTION PKG 2 CODE -REQ: air cond, premium AM/ FM stereo w/cassette | • | |
| OPTION PKG 2 CODE -REQ: pwr glass sunroof | • | |
| OPTION PKG 3 CODE -REQ: air cond, premium AM/ FM stereo w/cassette, pwr glass sunroof | • | |
| OPTION PKG 3 CODE -REQ: pwr glass sunroof, anti-lock brakes | • | |
| OPTION PKG 4 CODE -REQ: air cond, premium AM/ FM stereo w/cassette, pwr glass sunroof, anti-lock brakes | • |
PAINT TYPE Options
| GL | Wolfsburg | |
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| CLEARCOAT METALLIC PAINT | • | • |
| STANDARD PAINT | • | • |
SEAT TRIM Options
| GL | Wolfsburg | |
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| BLACK "FLOCK DIAGONAL" CLOTH TRIM | • | |
| BLACK "SKIZZE" VELOUR TRIM | • | |
| KIESEL "FLOCK DIAGONAL" CLOTH TRIM | • | |
| KIESEL "SKIZZE" VELOUR TRIM | • |
TRANSMISSION Options
| GL | Wolfsburg | |
|---|---|---|
| 4-SPEED ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED ADAPTIVE DUAL-MODE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | • | • |
1999 Volkswagen Golf Technical Specifications
Brakes
| GL | Wolfsburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System | ||
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | ||
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.1 x 0.79 | 10.1 x 0.79 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
Engine
| GL | Wolfsburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0L/121 | 2.0L/121 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 115 @ 5400 | 115 @ 5400 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 122 @ 3200 | 122 @ 3200 |
Exterior Dimensions
| GL | Wolfsburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 56.2 | 56.2 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 160.4 | 160.4 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 97.4 | 97.4 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 66.7 | 66.7 |
Fuel Tank
| GL | Wolfsburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 14.5 | 14.5 |
Steering
| GL | Wolfsburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 32.8 | 32.8 |
Suspension
| GL | Wolfsburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
Tires
| GL | Wolfsburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | P195/60R14 | P195/60R14 |
| Rear Tire Size | P195/60R14 | P195/60R14 |
Transmission
| GL | Wolfsburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type | 5 | 5 |
Vehicle
| GL | Wolfsburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 39.2 | 39.2 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.3 | 42.3 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 53.8 | 53.8 |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 | 4 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 87.6 | 87.6 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.4 | 37.4 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 31.5 | 31.5 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 52.8 | 52.8 |
Weight Information
| GL | Wolfsburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2544 | 2544 |
1999 Volkswagen Golf Safety Features
Safety Features
| Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system |
| 3-point front/rear seat belts w/emergency locking retractors |
| Center rear lap belt |
| Front safety belt height adjustment |
| Child-safety rear door locks |
| Collapsible steering column |
| Anti-intrusion side door guard beams |
| Daytime running lights |
| Dual tone horn |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | N/A |
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