High Value Match Joins The Golf Range
Published: 15th January 2003
Compared with the S, the Golf Match benefits from a CD player; 15 inch ‘Avus II’ alloy wheels; remote central locking with alarm; and a multifunction computer – features totalling around £1,200. Despite this, the Match costs just £215 more than the model it supersedes.
These extra value items join the already generous standard equipment list of the outgoing S model, which includes ABS; ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme); air conditioning; four airbags; electrically heated and adjustable door mirrors; electric windows; and a 3 year/60,000 mile warranty.
The Match is available with three petrol engines – a 75 PS 1.4-litre, a 105 PS 1.6-litre manual and a 102 PS 1.6-litre automatic. Alternatively, there is a sophisticated Pumpe Düse 1.9-litre TDI PD diesel with 100 PS, offering flexible performance with low emissions and high fuel economy.
Volkswagen’s Golf has always represented good value for money, thanks to its blend of high residual values, competitive pricing, solid build and long-standing reputation for reliability. The recent Fleet News FN50 reliability survey confirmed this, when the Golf came out on top as the most reliable model overall.
| Golf Match – ‘on the road’ prices | |
| 1.4-litre 75 PS 5-speed, 3-door | £11,995 |
| 1.4-litre 75 PS 5-speed, 5-door | £12,615 |
| 1.6-litre 105 PS 5-speed, 5-door | £13,190 |
| 1.6-litre 102 PS 4-speed auto, 5-door | £14,030 |
| 1.9-litre 100 PS 5-speed, 5-door | £14,575 |






