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Volkswagen - Golf Mk3, Mk4 (2000)
Looking for a reliable, compact hatchback that still delivers the classic German engineering touch? The Volkswagen Golf Mk3 and Mk4 have been favorites among drivers since their debut in the early 1990s. If you’re curious about how the Volkswagen Golf Mk3, Mk4 price ranges today compare to their original launch prices, you’re in the right place. In this guide we’ll walk through the key specs, depreciation patterns, and market position of the Golf Mk3 and Mk4—plus give you a realistic idea of what a 2000 Volkswagen Golf Mk3, Mk4 worth in today’s used‑car market.
- Model Years – Mk3 (1991‑1999), Mk4 (1999‑2004)
- Engine Options
- 1.4L (112 hp) for early Mk3s
- 1.6L (110‑120 hp) available in Mk3 and Mk4
- 1.8L (120‑140 hp) up to 2.5 L in Mk4 (like the 2.5 L business‑focussed Variant)
- 2.0L high‑output 140‑ply Volkswagen Golf Mk3, Mk4 2000 price seekers (especially the 1999‑2001 Mk4 models)
- Transmission – 5‑speed manual (standard), optional 4‑speed automatic (Mk4 GTI, Mk4 GTI R32)
- Power & Torque – 110 hp to 140 hp; torque range 120 Nm–175 Nm depending on engine and year
- Fuel Type – Petrol (SIT-92), mild hybrids on later Mk4s available with 1.4 L petrol + electric motor
- Dimensions
- Length: 4 075 mm – 4 310 mm
- Height: 1 438 mm – 1 471 mm
- Width: 1 712 mm – 1 758 mm
- Weight – 1 030 kg – 1 200 kg (varies by trim and options)
- Fuel Consumption – 5.5‑7.0 litres/100 km (German figures); real world may be 6.0‑8.0 l/100 km
- Top Speed – 190 km/h (Mk4 GTI), 185 km/h (Mk4 R32 GTI) for the performance‑oriented variants
- Safety – 3‑point seatbelts standard, optional front airbags in later Mk4s; many models now equipped with ABS and ESP upon upgrade
- Performance – 0‑100 km/h in 7.9 s (Mk4 GTI) to 10.5 s (Mk3 1.4L)
These specifications showcase why the Golf Mk3 and Mk4 remain attractive to drivers even 15 + years after launch. Their compact size, robust diesel and petrol options, and solid driving dynamics contribute to proven reliability.
When we examine the Volkswagen Golf Mk3, Mk4 depreciation curve, the picture mirrors most mainstream pocket‑cars of the time. Typically, the first year sees a heavy loss: around 15‑20 % of its reference value. After that, annual depreciation usually stabilises at roughly 10 % per year for the next three to five years, before tapering to about 5 % thereafter. Below is a rough depreciation timeline
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| Last tracked date | Status | Price | Price rank | Link |
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| 4 years ago | used | £1,390.00 | Unlock all links | |
| 4 years ago | used | £795.00 | Unlock all links | |
| 5 years ago | used | £2,590.00 | Unlock all links | |
| 5 years ago | used | £2,590.00 | Unlock all links | |
| 5 years ago | used | £2,790.00 | Unlock all links | |
| 5 years ago | used | £2,790.00 | Unlock all links | |
| 5 years ago | used | £2,790.00 | Unlock all links | |
| 5 years ago | used | £2,990.00 | Unlock all links | |
| 5 years ago | used | £2,990.00 | Unlock all links | |
| 5 years ago | used | £2,990.00 | Unlock all links | |
| 5 years ago | used | £2,990.00 | Unlock all links |