2003 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback Fourth generation Chassis Specifications
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
expand_moreCamber front
| Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters AUQ 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1950 RPM | -0°35'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 3.2 Liters BML 237 HP | -0°45'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 3.2 Liters BFH 237 HP | -0°45'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| Standard chassis | -0°30'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| With heavy-duty chassis | -0°16'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| With sports suspension | -0°33'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
expand_moreCamber rear
expand_more1.8 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1998.5–2005.6)
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis
| X = 400 mm | -0°50'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 405 mm | -0°40'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 410 mm | -0°30'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 415 mm | -0°20'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 420 mm | -0°10'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 425 mm | 0°00'+0°20'-0°20' |
expand_moreWith standard chassis
| X = 370 mm | -1°10'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 375 mm | -1°00'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 380 mm | -0°50'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 385 mm | -0°40'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 390 mm | -0°30'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 395 mm | -0°20'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 400 mm | -0°10'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 405 mm | 0°00'+0°20'-0°20' |
expand_more1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.11–2005.6)
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis
| X = 400 mm | -0°50'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 405 mm | -0°40'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 410 mm | -0°30'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 415 mm | -0°20'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 420 mm | -0°10'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 425 mm | 0°00'+0°20'-0°20' |
expand_moreWith standard chassis
| X = 370 mm | -1°10'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 375 mm | -1°00'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 380 mm | -0°50'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 385 mm | -0°40'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 390 mm | -0°30'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 395 mm | -0°20'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 400 mm | -0°10'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 405 mm | 0°00'+0°20'-0°20' |
expand_more2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1999.3–2005.6)
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis
| X = 400 mm | -0°50'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 405 mm | -0°40'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 410 mm | -0°30'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 415 mm | -0°20'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 420 mm | -0°10'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 425 mm | 0°00'+0°20'-0°20' |
expand_moreWith standard chassis
| X = 370 mm | -1°10'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 375 mm | -1°00'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 380 mm | -0°50'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 385 mm | -0°40'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 390 mm | -0°30'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 395 mm | -0°20'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 400 mm | -0°10'+0°20'-0°20' |
| X = 405 mm | 0°00'+0°20'-0°20' |
| 3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6) | -1°30'+0°20'-0°20' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| 3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6) | -1°30'+0°20'-0°20' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| All other modifications | -1°27'+0°10'-0°10' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
expand_moreCaster front
| Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters AUQ 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1950 RPM | +8°00'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 3.2 Liters BFH 237 HP | +8°00'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 3.2 Liters BML 237 HP | +8°00'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| Standard chassis | 7°40'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| With heavy-duty chassis | 7°15'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
| With sports suspension | 7°50'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°30' | |
expand_moreConditions for axle measurement
| 1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 105 HP at 5600 RPM, 145 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2003.8–2005.6) | Vehicle ready to drive with full tank. |
| All other modifications | Vehicle ready for operation with spare wheel, tools, accessories and full tank. |
expand_moreFront tire pressure
expand_more1.6 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 109 HP engine (2002.1–2005.6)
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 195/65 R 15 | 1.9 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 1.9 bar |
| 205/60 R 15 | 1.9 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 195/65 R 15 | 2.1 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 2.1 bar |
| 205/60 R 15 | 2.1 bar |
expand_more1.8 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1998.5–2005.6)
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 195/65 R 15 | 1.9 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 1.9 bar |
| 205/60 R 15 | 1.9 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 195/65 R 15 | 2.1 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 2.1 bar |
| 205/60 R 15 | 2.1 bar |
expand_more1.8 T GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2001.8–2005.6)
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 205/55 R 16 | 2 bar |
| 225/40 R 18 | 2 bar |
| 225/45 R 17 | 2 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 205/55 R 16 | 2.2 bar |
| 225/40 R 18 | 2.2 bar |
| 225/45 R 17 | 2.2 bar |
expand_more1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP at 5700 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (1997.8–2005.6)
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 195/65 R 15 | 2.1 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 2.1 bar |
| 205/60 R 15 | 2.1 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 195/65 R 15 | 2.3 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 2.3 bar |
| 205/60 R 15 | 2.3 bar |
expand_more1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6)
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 195/65 R 15 | 1.9 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 1.9 bar |
| 205/60 R 15 | 1.9 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 195/65 R 15 | 2.1 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 2.1 bar |
| 205/60 R 15 | 2.1 bar |
expand_more1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.11–2005.6)
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 195/65 R 15 | 2 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 2 bar |
| 225/45 R 17 | 2 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 195/65 R 15 | 2.2 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 2.2 bar |
| 225/45 R 17 | 2.2 bar |
expand_more1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.6)
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 195/65 R 15 | 2.1 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 2.1 bar |
| 225/45 R 17 | 2.1 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 195/65 R 15 | 2.3 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 2.3 bar |
| 225/45 R 17 | 2.3 bar |
expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 109 HP at 4150 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1997.8–2004.5)
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 195/65 R 15 | 1.9 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 195/65 R 15 | 2.1 bar |
expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1997.10–2004.5)
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 195/65 R 15 | 1.9 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 1.9 bar |
| 205/60 R 15 | 1.9 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 195/65 R 15 | 2.1 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 2.1 bar |
| 205/60 R 15 | 2.1 bar |
expand_more2.0 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2000.10–2005.6)
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 195/65 R 15 | 1.9 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 1.9 bar |
| 205/60 R 15 | 1.9 bar |
| 225/45 R 17 | 1.9 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 195/65 R 15 | 2.1 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 2.1 bar |
| 205/60 R 15 | 2.1 bar |
| 225/45 R 17 | 2.1 bar |
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP, 116 N⋅m at 5200 RPM engine (1998.7–2004.5)
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 195/65 R 15 | 1.9 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 1.9 bar |
| 205/60 R 15 | 1.9 bar |
| 225/45 R 17 | 1.9 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 195/65 R 15 | 2.1 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 2.1 bar |
| 205/60 R 15 | 2.1 bar |
| 225/45 R 17 | 2.1 bar |
expand_more2.3 V5 4motion with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.6)
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 205/55 R 16 | 2.3 bar |
| 225/45 R 17 | 2.3 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 205/55 R 16 | 2.5 bar |
| 225/45 R 17 | 2.5 bar |
expand_more2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1999.3–2005.6)
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 205/55 R 16 | 2.4 bar |
| 225/45 R 17 | 2.3 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 205/55 R 16 | 2.6 bar |
| 225/45 R 17 | 2.5 bar |
expand_more3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6)
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 225/40 R 18 | 2.5 bar |
| 225/45 R 17 | 2.7 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 225/40 R 18 | 2.7 bar |
| 225/45 R 17 | 2.9 bar |
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 175/80 R 14 | 1.9 bar |
| 195/65 R 15 | 1.9 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 1.9 bar |
| 205/60 R 15 | 1.9 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 175/80 R 14 | 2.2 bar |
| 195/65 R 15 | 2.1 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 2.1 bar |
| 205/60 R 15 | 2.1 bar |
expand_moreRear tire pressure
expand_more1.6 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 109 HP engine (2002.1–2005.6)
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 195/65 R 15 | 1.9 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 1.9 bar |
| 205/60 R 15 | 1.9 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 195/65 R 15 | 2.6 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 2.6 bar |
| 205/60 R 15 | 2.6 bar |
expand_more1.8 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1998.5–2005.6)
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 195/65 R 15 | 1.9 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 1.9 bar |
| 205/60 R 15 | 1.9 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 195/65 R 15 | 2.6 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 2.6 bar |
| 205/60 R 15 | 2.6 bar |
expand_more1.8 T GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2001.8–2005.6)
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 205/55 R 16 | 1.9 bar |
| 225/40 R 18 | 1.9 bar |
| 225/45 R 17 | 1.9 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 205/55 R 16 | 2.6 bar |
| 225/40 R 18 | 2.6 bar |
| 225/45 R 17 | 2.6 bar |
expand_more1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP at 5700 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (1997.8–2005.6)
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 195/65 R 15 | 1.9 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 1.9 bar |
| 205/60 R 15 | 1.9 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 195/65 R 15 | 2.6 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 2.6 bar |
| 205/60 R 15 | 2.6 bar |
expand_more1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.11–2005.6)
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 195/65 R 15 | 1.9 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 1.9 bar |
| 225/45 R 17 | 1.9 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 195/65 R 15 | 2.6 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 2.6 bar |
| 225/45 R 17 | 2.6 bar |
expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 109 HP at 4150 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1997.8–2004.5)
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 195/65 R 15 | 1.9 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 195/65 R 15 | 2.6 bar |
expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1997.10–2004.5)
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 195/65 R 15 | 1.9 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 1.9 bar |
| 205/60 R 15 | 1.9 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 195/65 R 15 | 2.6 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 2.6 bar |
| 205/60 R 15 | 2.6 bar |
expand_more2.0 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2000.10–2005.6)
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 195/65 R 15 | 1.9 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 1.9 bar |
| 205/60 R 15 | 1.9 bar |
| 225/45 R 17 | 1.9 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 195/65 R 15 | 2.6 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 2.6 bar |
| 205/60 R 15 | 2.6 bar |
| 225/45 R 17 | 2.6 bar |
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP, 116 N⋅m at 5200 RPM engine (1998.7–2004.5)
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 195/65 R 15 | 1.9 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 1.9 bar |
| 205/60 R 15 | 1.9 bar |
| 225/45 R 17 | 1.9 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 195/65 R 15 | 2.6 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 2.6 bar |
| 205/60 R 15 | 2.6 bar |
| 225/45 R 17 | 2.6 bar |
expand_more2.3 V5 4motion with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.6)
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 205/55 R 16 | 2.2 bar |
| 225/45 R 17 | 2.2 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 205/55 R 16 | 2.8 bar |
| 225/45 R 17 | 2.8 bar |
expand_more2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1999.3–2005.6)
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 205/55 R 16 | 2.2 bar |
| 225/45 R 17 | 2.2 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 205/55 R 16 | 3 bar |
| 225/45 R 17 | 2.8 bar |
expand_more3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6)
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 225/40 R 18 | 2.3 bar |
| 225/45 R 17 | 2.5 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 225/40 R 18 | 3.1 bar |
| 225/45 R 17 | 3.3 bar |
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreUnloaded vehicle
| 175/80 R 14 | 1.9 bar |
| 195/65 R 15 | 1.9 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 1.9 bar |
| 205/60 R 15 | 1.9 bar |
expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load
| 175/80 R 14 | 3 bar |
| 195/65 R 15 | 2.6 bar |
| 205/55 R 16 | 2.6 bar |
| 205/60 R 15 | 2.6 bar |
| Toe-in front (total toe) | 0°00'+0°10'-0°10' |
expand_moreToe-in rear
expand_more1.8 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1998.5–2005.6)
| Standard chassis | 0°15'+0°10'-0°10' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°20' | |
| With heavy-duty chassis | 0°15'+0°10'-0°10' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°20' | |
| With sports suspension | 0°15'+0°15'-0°10' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°20' | |
expand_more1.8 T GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2001.8–2005.6)
| Standard | 0°29'+0°10'-0°10' |
expand_more1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.11–2005.6)
| Standard chassis | 0°15'+0°10'-0°10' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°20' | |
| With heavy-duty chassis | 0°15'+0°10'-0°10' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°20' | |
| With sports suspension | 0°15'+0°15'-0°10' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°20' | |
expand_more2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1999.3–2005.6)
| Standard chassis | 0°15'+0°10'-0°10' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°20' | |
| With heavy-duty chassis | 0°15'+0°10'-0°10' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°20' | |
| With sports suspension | 0°15'+0°15'-0°10' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°20' | |
| 3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6) | 0°15'+0°15'-0°10' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°20' | |
| 3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6) | 0°15'+0°15'-0°10' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°20' | |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| Standard chassis | 0°20'+0°10'-0°10' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°20' | |
| With heavy-duty chassis | 0°10'+0°10'-0°07' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°20' | |
| With sports suspension | 0°25'+0°10'-0°10' |
| Maximum difference between left and right 0°20' | |
expand_moreTread front
| With rim ET36 | 4.99 ft |
| With rim ET38 | 4.97 ft |
| With rim ET42 | 4.95 ft |
expand_moreTread rear
expand_more1.8 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1998.5–2005.6)
| With rim ET36 | 4.87 ft |
| With rim ET38 | 4.86 ft |
| With rim ET42 | 4.83 ft |
expand_more1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.11–2005.6)
| With rim ET36 | 4.87 ft |
| With rim ET38 | 4.86 ft |
| With rim ET42 | 4.83 ft |
expand_more2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1999.3–2005.6)
| With rim ET36 | 4.87 ft |
| With rim ET38 | 4.86 ft |
| With rim ET42 | 4.83 ft |
expand_more3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6)
| With rim ET36 | 4.87 ft |
| With rim ET38 | 4.86 ft |
| With rim ET42 | 4.83 ft |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| With rim ET36 | 4.91 ft |
| With rim ET38 | 4.9 ft |
| With rim ET42 | 4.88 ft |
expand_moreWheel base
| 1.8 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1998.5–2005.6) | 8.24 ft |
| 1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.11–2005.6) | 8.24 ft |
| 1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.6) | 8.24 ft |
| 1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 99 HP engine (2000.9–2005.6) | 8.24 ft |
| 2.0 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5400 RPM, 172 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.6) | 8.24 ft |
| 2.0 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2000.10–2005.6) | 8.24 ft |
| 2.3 V5 4motion with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.6) | 8.24 ft |
| 2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline V6 2.8 L 201 HP engine (1999.3–2005.6) | 8.24 ft |
| 2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1999.3–2005.6) | 8.24 ft |
| 2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP engine (1999.3–2005.6) | 8.24 ft |
| 3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6) | 8.24 ft |
| 3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6) | 8.24 ft |
| All other modifications | 8.2 ft |
| Wheel steering angle inner wheel (relative steering angle) | 20°00'+0°00'-0°00' |
expand_moreWheel steering angle outer wheel (relative steering angle)
| Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters AUQ 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1950 RPM | +18°28'+0°20'-0°20' |
| Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 3.2 Liters BFH 237 HP | 18°40'+0°20'-0°20' |
| Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 3.2 Liters BML 237 HP | 18°40'+0°20'-0°20' |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| Standard chassis | 18°30'+0°20'-0°20' |
| With heavy-duty chassis | 18°33'+0°20'-0°20' |
| With sports suspension | 18°29'+0°20'-0°20' |
Chassis specifications will help to do body work on your 2003 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2003 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Volkswagen warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- All-wheel Drive Clutch Oil Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Diagnostic Values
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
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DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Volkswagen Golf Hatchback service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2003 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2003 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback generations
In 2003 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Golf Hatchback. Chassis specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.