Volkswagen Golf Mk4 (1996–2000)
Volkswagen Golf Mk4 (1996–2000) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.
Volkswagen Golf — body generations
| Generation | Produced | Facelift |
|---|---|---|
| Mk4 | 1996–2000 | — |
| Generation 2 | 2001–2003 | — |
| Mk5 | 2004–2009 | — |
| Mk6 | 2010–2014 | — |
| Mk7 | 2015–2021 | — |
Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.
Engines used in the Golf
Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.
| Engine | Years in this model | Also used in | VIN builds ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| VW 2.0L I4 (EA888 & predecessors) | 1992–2019 | 32 models | 109 |
| Volkswagen 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1985–2018 | 15 models | 46 |
| Volkswagen 2.5L 5-cylinder | 2010–2014 | 10 models | 34 |
About this generation
The Volkswagen Golf Mk4 is a compact car, the fourth generation of the Volkswagen Golf and the successor to the Volkswagen Golf Mk3. Launched in October 1997 for the 1998 model year, it was the best-selling car in Europe in 2001.
Source: Wikipedia — Volkswagen Golf Mk4, CC BY-SA.