The TDI badge stands for Turbocharged Direct Injection, and is the badge fitted to turbodiesel versions of the golf. These engines are well known for their dependability as well as producing a great balance between performance and fuel efficiency.

What is the most popular Golf?

The Golf Match is the most popular version of the Golf. It's a mid-to-high specification version of the Mk7 golf and came equipped with adaptive cruise control, touchscreen sat nav and air con as standard. Of the Mk8, the Life is the most readily available on the used market. Though it's the entry-level model, it still comes with alloy wheels, front/rear parking sensors, sat nav and climate control.

Is the Volkswagen Golf good for long-distance driving?

Yes, the Golf is a very comfortable motorway cruiser. The interior is also spacious enough to accommodate passengers on a longer trip.

Is the Golf a good family car?

Yes. Volkswagen has always designed the Golf to be a family car. For a long time now, the Golf has only been available in a five-door layout, and it's very straightforward to fit an ISOFIX child seat in the back. Even performance versions such as the GTI and R retain excellent practicality but add a serious dose of performance.

Does the Volkswagen Golf come as a hybrid or electric version?

Yes, you can buy the Golf as an e-Golf, which is a fully electric car. This has lots of advantages, such as much lower running costs. There is also a plug-in hybrid version that allows for up to 42 miles of electric driving before switching to petrol/electric hybrid power to allow you to continue your journey.

Is there a four-wheel drive version of the Golf?

Yes, the very popular Golf R hot hatchback (and estate) comes with four-wheel drive as standard. The other option is the relatively rare Alltrack, which is an estate model.

5,216 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2010 (60) - 2.0 GTI 5d 210 BHP 5-Door

Low Mileage

£6,995

2L
81.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Taylor Motor Group (Farndon Road)

01636554121 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 1.5 TSI Style 5dr

£19,989

1.5L
14.7K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Wrexham Volkswagen

01978800738 *

4.9/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 1.5 TSI EVO 150 GT Edition 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£17,440

1.5L
15.4K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Evans Halshaw Ford Glasgow

01414060647 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 1.6 TDI GT 5dr

Low Mileage

£16,500

Finance available £346 pm

1.6L
32.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

S. McPeake & Sons Ltd

02879440947 *

Volkswagen Golf2025 - 1.4 TSI 13kWh GTE DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£30,990

50.0
Miles
Not Supplied
Automatic
Hatchback

Crewe Volkswagen

01270445669 *

4.2/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2015 - 1.4 Golf Match TSi BlueMotion Technology 5dr

Low Mileage

£8,695

Finance available £172 pm

1.4L
61.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

NATIONAL CAR HUB

01922665543 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 1.5 TSI EVO 150 R-Line 5dr

£14,495

Finance available £302 pm

1.5L
73.0K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Reilly Motors

02871220942 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (17) - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (115 ps

£8,490

Finance available £167 pm

1.6L
92.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Monarch Car Sales

01905673241 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (17) - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech GTI Hatchback 3dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (230 p

Low Mileage

£16,495

Finance available £346 pm

2L
56.0K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Panacea Motors Ltd

01616727308 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2014 (14) - 1.6 TDI SE 5dr DSG

Reduced

£5,995

Finance available £121 pm

1.6L
104.0K
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Diesel
Automatic
Estate

JPB Specialist Cars Ltd

01434400352 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 (21) - 1.0 eTSI MHEV Life Hatchback 5dr Petrol Hybrid DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (110 ps)

Reduced

£13,990

1L
53.4K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Carworld Superstore

01733978043 *

4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2016 (16) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GT Edition Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s)

£8,995

Finance available £179 pm

2L
101.6K
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Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Anwick Car Sales

01526809673 *

4.2/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 (71) - 1.5 TSI 150 Life 5dr Petrol Hatchback

£15,534

1.5L
34.4K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Vertu Peugeot Exeter

01392537059 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2023 (73) - 2.0 TSI R Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) (320 ps)

£31,500

Finance available £470 pm

2L
19.7K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Camberley

01276983839 *

Volkswagen Golf2025 (25) - 2.0 TSI 300 GTI Clubsport 5dr DSG

Reduced

£43,990

2L
1.3K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Listers Volkswagen Worcester

01902240177 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 1.0 TSI 115 Match 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£13,299

Finance available £275 pm

1L
40.8K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

FOW Trafford

01616969155 *

4.2/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2016 (66) - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech R DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) (300 ps) 5dr Only 45000

Low Mileage

£19,995

2L
45.0K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Garage on the Green

01424230795 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (68) - 1.5 TSI EVO GPF R-Line Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

£11,795

Finance available £241 pm

1.5L
93.5K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

The Van Centre Bury

01618048245 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 (66) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GTD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Reduced

£8,000

Finance available £156 pm

2L
113.4K
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Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

SMS Motors

01144786434 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 (70) - 1.5 TSI R-Line Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

Reduced

£13,800

Finance available £235 pm

1.5L
75.7K
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Big Motoring World Blue Bell Hill

01634557830 *

Why buy a used Volkswagen Golf?

If you're in the market for a practical, comfortable and dependable car with the added benefit of timeless style and design, then a used Volkswagen Golf is a great choice. The Golf is also available with petrol, diesel, hybrid and even full electric engines.

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Pros

Efficient engines
Impressively refined
High-quality interior

Cons

Rivals are more involving to drive
Digitalised interior is a bit fiddly
Plain styling

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Different generations of used Volkswagen Golf

The Volkswagen Golf has been on the roads since 1974, with the UK being one of its best markets. Over the course of eight generations, Volkswagen has kept the Golf stylish and relevant. The newest models remain highly efficient and thoroughly enjoyable to drive.

Eighth Generation (2020 to 2020)

The most recent generation has been completely redesigned inside and out. The style is more striking, with interior features similar to those of the all-electric ID.4. Enhanced safety systems have also been added for a more protected drive.

VW released all-electric models and a plug-in hybrid for increased efficiency, further adding to the overall appeal of the latest generation Golf.

Fuel type:: Diesel / Hybrid - Petrol/Electric / Petrol
Engine Size:: 1 - 2
MPG:: 34 - 941
Acceleration:: 4.6 - 10.7 seconds
Boot space:: 273 - 611 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:: 5 / 5 stars

Greenest
1.5 TSI 204 Style eHybrid 5dr DSG
Cheapest
1.0 TSI Life 5dr
Fastest
2.0 TSI 333 R 4Motion 5dr DSG

Seventh Generation (2013 to 2020)

The MQB platform created a Golf that was 100 kg lighter than earlier models, meaning better performance, handling and fuel efficiency. Safety features such as Automatic Emergency Braking was added. As with previous generations, VW continued working on ways to make the Golf more efficient, with improvements year over year.

In 2013, the Golf R hit the scene and brought class-leading hot hatch performance. Such was the popularity of the Mk7 Golf, over six million were built and sold worldwide.

Fuel type:: Diesel / Full Electric / Hybrid - Petrol/Electric / Petrol
Engine Size:: 2
MPG:: 34 - 166
Acceleration:: 4.6 - 12.9 seconds
Boot space:: 272 - 605 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:: 5 / 5 stars

Greenest
99kW e-Golf 35kWh 5dr Auto
Cheapest
1.2 TSI S 3dr
Fastest
2.0 TSI 310 R 3dr 4MOTION DSG

Sixth Generation (2009 to 2016)

It didn't take long before drivers realised how amazing this generation was, with the 2009 model winning the World Car of the Year award. Despite its sharp style, this generation didn't go on many years before another design took over, making them even more desirable on the used market.

Most notably, this generation receives a lot of praise for its safety and the high-tech features included.

Fuel type:: Diesel / Petrol
Engine Size:: 1.2 - 2
MPG:: 33 - 74
Acceleration:: 5.5 - 13.9 seconds
Boot space:: 250 - 505 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:: 5 / 5 stars

Greenest
1.2 TSI S 2dr
Cheapest
1.4 S 3dr
Fastest
2.0 TSI R 4MOTION 5dr DSG

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