MKIV Wolfsburg Edition
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The MKIV or A4 (1999.5-2005) Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition was offered during the 2001 and 2003 model years. Differences between the Wolfsburg Edition and GLS model (01) and GL model (03) it was based off of are as follows: 16" BBS RXII wheels, sport suspension, sport seats, leather 3 spoke steering wheel, leather wrapped shift knob, and leather wrapped emergency brake. Most of these are standard features on the Golf derived GTI.
Standard differences on the 01s from the 03s are: no trunk spoiler and brake light located in lower rear window, leather wrapped shift knob, and cup holders in upper center console. The only available transmission in 01 was a 5-speed manual.
Options on the 01s were a moonroof and trunk spoiler.
Standard differences on the 03s from the 01s are: exhaust cutout in the rear valence, trunk spoiler with integrated brake light, and cup holders located between the seats. Color options for 03 were black, reflex silver, galactic blue, and white. Both 5-speed manual and Tiptronic transmissions were available in 03.
Options on the 03s were: a monsoon premium sound system, cold weather package, ESP, and a Tiptronic transmission. The moonroof was standard.
Both came with the same 1.8T engine, however, the 01s came with 150hp stock and the 03s with 180hp. The horsepower difference is from modifications made to the engine's ECU. Both engines have K03 turbos that produce about 8 lbs of boost in the 01s and 11.5 lbs of boost in the 03s.
The only Wolfsburg specific problem is pitting on the OEM BBS RXII wheels. It is most common in areas that use salt on the roads during snow season. The clear coat on the polished lip deteriorates over time and allows salt and water to get under it, leaving behind spider web looking markings around the edge of the wheel. This is most common on 01s.
The "sport" suspension is the same as the suspension included in the optional sport package and stock GTIs. Some claim it lowers the car approximately 0.5mm - 0.8mm lower than stock, but it is debatable whether or not there is any noticable visual change between stock and sport suspension. This is not the same suspension used on the 20th Anniversary GTI, 337 GTI, or GLI.
Claimed gas mileage for the Wolfsburg is 28 mpg city, 34 mpg highway. It is recommended that 93 octane fuel be used with the 1.8T, as well as synthetic oil.
