Is a 2005 Golf GLS TDI and A5?

[dsmith1279]

Folks, I have been combing the internet for Jetta vs. Golf details and have probably become more confused than knowledgible. Ugh. I have some questions that I hope you can help me with.

Is the 2005 Golf on the same platform as the 2005 Jetta? I have seen where it is considered an A4 vs the A5?

Did the 05 Golf get the same TDI as the 05 Jetta?

Is the cabin space equivelant?

 

[TDI 4 RD]

The last TDI Golf sold in the United States was on the "A4" Platform - not the newer "A5" platform (the current generation).

There were no Golf TDIs sold in the US on the A5 platform (which is the same platform that the new GTI and Rabbit are on).

I hope that helps.

The A4 Golf TDIs were great cars, however. They get better fuel mileage generally than the newer A5 models.

(If you want to get really confused, ask about engine designation codes!)

 

[osomphane]

A4/MK4/MKIV refers to golf and jetta models between x and 2005.5. A5/MK5/MKV refers to rabbit and jetta models after 2005.5.
I think they use some similar parts, though the body styles and platforms may be different.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vw_jetta
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vw_golf

 

[osomphane]

Keep in mind that the golf is rebadged as a rabbit in the US, though in Europe it is still called the golf.

Hmm... it appears that the golf and jetta share a platform along with some other cars like the Audi a3 and tt:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_A_platform

 

[dsmith1279]

In exploring Edmunds there are apparently 3 recalls. The car I am intersted in is being sold from a local dealer. Is there anyway to tell if the recall issues have been fixed?

http://www.edmunds.com/maintenance/recalltsb.do?step=recall&year=2005&make=Volkswagen&model=Golf&style=GLS+TDI+4dr+Hatchback+%281.9L+4cyl+Turbodiesel+5M%29&zip=74019&synpartner=edmunds

 

[vwcampin]

Since it is a recall item, the dealer should be able to tell you if they have been done according to the cars VIN. I think the more important issue is if they can prove to you what oil has been used, as this is a PD engine.

 

[CADtechTDi]

In exploring Edmunds there are apparently 3 recalls. The car I am intersted in is being sold from a local dealer. Is there anyway to tell if the recall issues have been fixed?

http://www.edmunds.com/maintenance/recalltsb.do?step=recall&year=2005&make=Volkswagen&model=Golf&style=GLS+TDI+4dr+Hatchback+%281.9L+4cyl+Turbodiesel+5M%29&zip=74019&synpartner=edmunds

You didn't specify if this was a VW dealer or not - but regardless, if you're serious about this vehicle, and it's not clear whether recalls were completed, you could specify that the sale be contingent on the selling dealer getting the recalls performed by a "qualified" (using that term loosely) VW dealership, assuming you have a VW dealer nearby.