Volkswagen Bora / Mark 4 Volkswagen Jetta
A saloon version of the Mark 4 Golf was spawned. As with previous incarnations of the Golf, it had its own identity, and this time was called the Volkswagen Bora although the name Jetta remained in North America. Unlike its predecessors, the Bora/Jetta featured unique rear doors, front wings and bonnet. The front doors were the only body panels shared with the Golf. The interior, though, was identical to the Golf, featuring none of the very minor styling changes found on its predecessor.
The Golf 4 were made in Germany, South Africa, Slovakia, Brazil, Mexico, Belgium, and China. The Golf 4 was also made in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in Vogošća (near Sarajevo) in TAS, where Mark 1 and Mark 2 models were also made. This Bosnian Mark 4 was for local market only.
Engine choices included 1.4, 1.6, 1.8, 2.0, 2.3, 2.8 and 3.2 L gasoline engines, and a torquey 1.9 L diesel, with power ranging from 68 to 150 PS (50 to 110 kW). A choice of three and five-door sedans or a five-door station wagon was available. The European Golf wagon was not identical to the North American Jetta wagon; the Golf wagon is shorter than the American Jetta wagon.
VW Bora Variant Euro version
The Golf 4 was introduced to North America in mid-1999. Available engines for the Golf at its introduction to the American market were a 2.0 L gasoline engine, and a thrifty (48mpg) 1.9 L TDI engine. The latter soon developed a reputation for good low-speed torque and fuel economy, and can operate on alternative biofuels. In 2004 the updated 1.9L TDI PD or "Pumpe-Duse" engine was installed in the Golf and Jetta's. The "Pumpe-Duse" or Pump Nozzle was a Robert Bosch extreme high pressure fuel injection system for direct cylinder injection. A 1.8 L turbocharged gas engine was introduced in 2000, along with the 12-valve 2.8 L VR6. The 2.0 L gasoline engine was the base engine in the sportier GTI only as a 1999.5 model. For 2000, Volkswagen opted for the relatively new 1.8 L turbocharged gasoline engine as a base engine for the GTI. The top-of-the-line GLX model was equipped with Volkswagen's torquey 2.8 L VR6, which put out an impressive 174 hp. The VR6 engine, with its narrow 15-degree Vee design, was unique to Volkswagen. This engine is shorter and lighter than other V6 engines (featuring a single cylinder head) which benefits the handling characteristics of this front-wheel drive car. For the 2002.5 model year Volkswagen introduced a 24-valve version of its VR6 engine. This engine had the same torque characteristics of the older 12-valve version, with an extra 26 hp. This engine featured the first 6-speed manual available in the Mark 4 platform. The 1.8T and VR6 models continued until 2005, when the Mark 4 platform came to an end. The Golf TDI PD (from Brazil)was sold in Canada due to its popularity as a full 2006 models in base, GL and GLS trim levels for the full model year as their was no diesel engine version for North American 2007 Mark 5 Golf (Rabbit).
Awards
2000 CAP Used Car of the Year Awards - Best Small Hatch
2000 Diesel Car 2000 Awards - Best Hatchback
1999 Used Car Buyer Greatest Used Buy Awards - Best Small Family Car
1998 What Car? Car of the Year Awards - Best Small Hatch
1998 Top Gear Magazine Top Cars - Best Family Car
The Golf 4 were made in Germany, South Africa, Slovakia, Brazil, Mexico, Belgium, and China. The Golf 4 was also made in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in Vogošća (near Sarajevo) in TAS, where Mark 1 and Mark 2 models were also made. This Bosnian Mark 4 was for local market only.
Engine choices included 1.4, 1.6, 1.8, 2.0, 2.3, 2.8 and 3.2 L gasoline engines, and a torquey 1.9 L diesel, with power ranging from 68 to 150 PS (50 to 110 kW). A choice of three and five-door sedans or a five-door station wagon was available. The European Golf wagon was not identical to the North American Jetta wagon; the Golf wagon is shorter than the American Jetta wagon.
VW Bora Variant Euro version
The Golf 4 was introduced to North America in mid-1999. Available engines for the Golf at its introduction to the American market were a 2.0 L gasoline engine, and a thrifty (48mpg) 1.9 L TDI engine. The latter soon developed a reputation for good low-speed torque and fuel economy, and can operate on alternative biofuels. In 2004 the updated 1.9L TDI PD or "Pumpe-Duse" engine was installed in the Golf and Jetta's. The "Pumpe-Duse" or Pump Nozzle was a Robert Bosch extreme high pressure fuel injection system for direct cylinder injection. A 1.8 L turbocharged gas engine was introduced in 2000, along with the 12-valve 2.8 L VR6. The 2.0 L gasoline engine was the base engine in the sportier GTI only as a 1999.5 model. For 2000, Volkswagen opted for the relatively new 1.8 L turbocharged gasoline engine as a base engine for the GTI. The top-of-the-line GLX model was equipped with Volkswagen's torquey 2.8 L VR6, which put out an impressive 174 hp. The VR6 engine, with its narrow 15-degree Vee design, was unique to Volkswagen. This engine is shorter and lighter than other V6 engines (featuring a single cylinder head) which benefits the handling characteristics of this front-wheel drive car. For the 2002.5 model year Volkswagen introduced a 24-valve version of its VR6 engine. This engine had the same torque characteristics of the older 12-valve version, with an extra 26 hp. This engine featured the first 6-speed manual available in the Mark 4 platform. The 1.8T and VR6 models continued until 2005, when the Mark 4 platform came to an end. The Golf TDI PD (from Brazil)was sold in Canada due to its popularity as a full 2006 models in base, GL and GLS trim levels for the full model year as their was no diesel engine version for North American 2007 Mark 5 Golf (Rabbit).
Awards
2000 CAP Used Car of the Year Awards - Best Small Hatch
2000 Diesel Car 2000 Awards - Best Hatchback
1999 Used Car Buyer Greatest Used Buy Awards - Best Small Family Car
1998 What Car? Car of the Year Awards - Best Small Hatch
1998 Top Gear Magazine Top Cars - Best Family Car
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