Volkswagen Golf Mk4 Facts for Kids

The Volkswagen Golf Mk4 is a popular car from Volkswagen. It's the fourth version of the Volkswagen Golf, a type of compact car. This car came out in 1997, taking over from the Mk3 model. It was then replaced by the Mk5 in 2003. However, the station wagon version, called the Golf Variant, was made until 2006. The parts used to build the Mk4 Golf were also used for other cars like the New Beetle and the Bora.

Different Styles of the Golf Mk4
Engine Choices
- Petrol Engines
- Diesel Engines
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Different Styles of the Golf Mk4

The Volkswagen Golf Mk4 came in a few different shapes. This allowed people to choose the style that best suited them.

A 5-door hatchback version of the Golf Mk4.
A 2-door convertible (cabriolet) Golf Mk4.
The 5-door station wagon version, known as the Golf Variant.

Engine Choices

The Golf Mk4 offered different types of engines. These engines gave the car various levels of power. Drivers could choose between petrol (gasoline) or diesel engines. Each engine had a different amount of horsepower (hp), which tells you how powerful the engine is.

Petrol Engines

The petrol engines ranged from smaller ones, like the 1.4-liter engine with 75 hp, to much more powerful ones, such as the 3.2-liter R32 engine with 241 hp. This meant there was a Golf Mk4 for many different driving needs.

Diesel Engines

Diesel engines were also available. These engines are often known for being good on fuel. The diesel options for the Golf Mk4 started with a 1.9-liter SDI engine with 68 hp. More powerful diesel engines, like the 1.9-liter TDI, could produce up to 150 hp.