Overview & Reviews

The speedy 1.8T four-door has been eliminated from the Golf lineup. A CD player now comes standard on the GLS model, and the GL trim level is available both in two- and four-door configurations. Mojave Beige joins the color spectrum. Also new for the 2002 model year, all Volkswagen vehicles come with an improved four-year/50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, up from two years/24,000 miles. In addition, Volkswagen offers a fully transferable limited powertrain warranty that covers five years or 60,000 miles.

• Fun-to-drive, lots of standard goodies, hatchback design offers excellent cargo utility.

• Limited engine choices with departure of 1.8T four-door, some controls hard to decipher, handling could be crisper, dated styling.

User Reviews:

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  A great small car - 2002 Volkswagen Golf
  By 2fastdre - March 15 - 2:00 am

  I really enjoy my Golf GLS TDI and have almost 14K miles on it already. The fuel economy is excellent and rivals that of electric hybrid cars. I have not got lower than 45 MPG in mixed driving even through the cold winter months. Although 90 HP is not impressive, the 155 LB-FT of low end torque is what makes the around town and Colorado Rocky Mountain drives very satisfying. Even when loaded, this thing cruises along in 5th gear at about 2200 RPM up slopes where 96 4cyl Legacy has to scream at more than 4000 RPM in lower gear to maintain the same speed. I would recommend this car to anyone who is shopping for a small car.

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  Golf Diesel - 2002 Volkswagen Golf
  By Walter Remy - January 20 - 3:46 am

  This is a really fun car to drive. It gets great fuel economy and it extremely reliable. This car now has over 50,000 miles with no problems whatsoever. The paint finish and interior stll look like almost new.

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  Golf GL - 2002 Volkswagen Golf
  By DVCJ - January 12 - 10:00 am

  Great interior, solid feel, ABS standard, side air-bags standard. Costs a bit more than a Focus but what a difference in feel and overall quality.

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  Fun, but not worth the aggravation - 2002 Volkswagen Golf
  By Sean Maestro - November 22 - 8:10 pm

  I had a 2002 golf for 2 years, bought it with 19K on it. The car was fun to drive and I like the interior design. I bought it in FL and took it to TX with me. When all the systems were running (AC, high beams, CD player) and you went to put down the power windows, the radio would shut off. Also, the ABS brake light would randomly come on while I was driving. Took to a local dealer in TX because it was still under warranty. The dealership manager told me I was making up the problem (so I could drive 80 miles every week to have it fixed). It was a pain in the rear. There are fun cars out there with fewer problems - never again.

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  VW cars- THE BEST UNDER $20000!!! - 2002 Volkswagen Golf
  By Flanker - October 13 - 10:00 am

  We have a 2000 Jetta and a 2001 Golf. They are great! Just great! Quality, design, convenience, features, price, gas milage... We can go on and on and on. They often ask me "is there anything you regret about these cars, there must be something" to a guy like that I say "yes I do regret that I did not buy them much sooner" PERIOD

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  Golf GLS - 2002 Volkswagen Golf
  By wfrye - August 18 - 9:36 am

  The Golf is a blast to drive, having only a few shortcomings. The cupholders are in the worst place imaginable and the cruise control is not intuitive. Otherwise very good ergonomics - even an adjustable center rest that gets out of the way for shifting. The car needs the 1.8 liter Turbo engine, though, as our 2000 Golf has. That gets the car rolling and it is much smoother and quieter too.

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  Great car crummy radio - 2002 Volkswagen Golf
  By BuffaloGolfer - August 3 - 10:00 am

  Great car, great milage, Ists a 5 speed. Love the ride and performance. Im 62" vertical adjustments on seat and steering column are wonderful. Easy in and out Gotta fix the radio. Im on my second one and now the AM is dead and the left-front speakers cut in and out. Dealer is trying but I need to stay on top of them. Id buy one again but with the cheap radio and then go aftermarket.

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  gti? - 2002 Volkswagen Golf
  By Arthur Melkonian - July 13 - 10:00 am

  even if it is the cheapest bavarian car out there, it still does it for me!

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  2002 TDI Golf - 2002 Volkswagen Golf
  By gary moore - June 15 - 10:00 am

  I had a probelm with the front passenger door- water was getting in through the mirror area. It took the dealer four times for the probelm to be fixed after I had threatened them with the lemon law.

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  Great car! - 2002 Volkswagen Golf
  By pilotdc9 - June 15 - 10:00 am

  I have had absolutely no problems with this car during its 68,000+ miles. Very comfortable on long trips and my 17 year old loves it. Fuel economy ranges between 42 and 53.7 mpg.