The 2004 Volkswagen Golf is available as a 2-door, 5-seat hatchback. Starting at $17,200, the 2004 Volkswagen Golf GL TDI (M5) 4dr is powered by a 1.9L , 4 -cylinder engine mated to a manual transmission that returns an EPA estimated 38-mpg in the city and 46-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2004VolkswagenGolfGLS TDI (A5) 4dr , priced at $ 20,395 , is powered by a 1.9L , 4 - cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 32-mpg in the city and 43-mpg on the highway.