Editing Volkswagen Golf (section)

=={{Anchor|A5|1K}}Fifth generation (Mk5/A5, ''Typ'' 1K; 2003)==
[[File:2007 Volkswagen Golf (1K MY07) Sportline 2.0 TDI 5-door hatchback (2010-07-05).jpg|thumb|Volkswagen Golf Comfortline (Australia)]]
{{Main article|Volkswagen Golf Mk5}}

The '''Golf Mk5''' was introduced in Europe in the autumn of 2003, reaching the UK market in early 2004. In North America, Volkswagen brought back the '''Rabbit''' nameplate when it introduced the vehicle in 2006. In Canada, the Golf is still the prevalent nameplate of the fifth generation (though both Rabbit and Golf have been used historically). The North American base model is powered by a 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine, which produced {{convert|112|kW|hp PS|abbr=on}} in 2006 and 2007, but was upped to {{convert|127|kW|hp PS|abbr=on}} in the later models. A [[Grand Tourer Injection|GTI]] version is powered by a turbocharged version of the 2.0-litre FSI engine, producing {{Convert|147|kW|hp PS|abbr=on}}. 

An R32 version features the 3.2-litre [[VR6 engine]], increasing power output to {{Convert|184|kW|hp PS|abbr=on}} and including the [[Haldex Traction]]-based [[4motion]] part-time [[four-wheel drive]] system. The R32 went on a limited production run in 2005 for the European market. Then in 2007, 5000 units of the R32 were made for the US, each with its production number laser etched on its steering wheel.

Volkswagen also introduced the "Fast" marketing campaign for the US, "dedicated to the 'fast' that lives inside every driver," with a spirit totem character illustrating the concept and purchasers of the GTI Mk5 receiving a plastic figurine of the ''Fast''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Volkswagen Fast|url=http://www.neffink.com/vwfast|access-date=2021-08-02|website=DJNEFF|language=en-US}}</ref> The GTI version is the only version on sale in Mexico.

The saloon/sedan version, again widely marketed by Volkswagen as the Jetta, is assembled in Germany, South Africa, as well as Mexico. It is marketed in certain markets, including European markets and Mexico as ''Bora''. It was followed in 2007 by a new Golf Variant. The front ends of the car are the same, with the only difference being that the GLI is a sedan, while the GTI is a hatchback.

Later models of the Mk5 introduced the 1.4-litre TSI [[turbocharged]] petrol engine with front-wheel drive.

In a comparison test conducted by ''[[Car and Driver]]'' Magazine, the Rabbit won vs eight small cars. It was praised for its driving position, instruments, and engine; and was criticized for road noise, seating, and poor fuel economy. The Rabbit also placed first in their final comparison in December 2006.