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.

5,069 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2014 - TDI BlueMotion Tech GTD 5-Door

£8,689

2L
98.1K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Gold Cars Ltd

01386831300 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE 5-Door

£7,595

Finance available £147 pm

1.6L
97.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

AR Auto Sales Ltd

01312025143 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 - 1.4 TSI 125 Match Edition 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£13,498

1.4L
27.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Volkswagen (Stirling)

01786232264 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2011 (11) - 1.6 TDi 105 Match 5dr

Low Mileage

£4,295

Finance available £74 pm

1.6L
67.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Rutherglen Motor Company

01414049997 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 2.0 TDI Life 5dr

£15,450

Finance available £323 pm

2L
60.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

JB Autos Sales

02870440586 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 1.4 TSI 8.7kWh GTE Advance Hatchback 5dr Petrol Plug-in Hybrid DSG Euro 6 (

£12,049

Finance available £232 pm

1.4L
74.1K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Hilton Car Supermarket Aylesbury

01296320383 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - GTD TDI DSG 5-Door

£17,450

Finance available £338 pm

2L
67.5K
Miles
Diesel
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Wynford Williams Car Sales

01970600150 *

5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 1.6 TDI Match 5dr

Reduced

£12,995

Finance available £268 pm

1.6L
44.1K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Armstrong Massey Driffield

01377310214 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2014 - MATCH TDI BLUEMOTION TECHNOLOGY DSG 5-Door

£6,750

Finance available £128 pm

1.6L
99.3K
Miles
Diesel
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Bluemotors Aberdare

01685701469 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (14) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GT DSG Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£7,890

Finance available £154 pm

2L
86.4K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Autohaven Motors Ltd

01494311306 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 (24) - 2.0 TDI 200 GTD 5dr DSG Diesel Hatchback

£31,509

2L
9.6K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Vertu Volkswagen Harrogate

01423396103 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2016 - 1.6 TDI 105 Match 5dr finance available

£6,495

Finance available £123 pm

1.6L
93.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Axholme Car Exchange Limited

01724514216 *

4.9/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 (70) - 1.6 TDI Match Edition Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (115 ps)

Low Mileage

£14,495

1.6L
34.7K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Stoneacre Grimsby

01472907971 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 2.0 TSI 320 R 4Motion 5dr DSG Auto

Low Mileage

£36,250

2L
8.0K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Marshall SEAT Braintree

01376312248 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 (21) - 2.0 TDI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG Diesel Hatchback

Low Mileage

£25,018

2L
15.1K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

South Hereford Volkswagen Hereford

01432809890 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 (68) - 2.0 TDI R-Line Hatchback 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

Low Mileage

£17,250

Finance available £334 pm

2L
37.7K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

TIME MOTORS LIMITED

01156849371 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr

£16,406

1.5L
37.8K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen Reading

01189077016 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech Match Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (s/s) (105

Low Mileage

£7,250

Finance available £140 pm

1.6L
77.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Westbrook Car Sales

01733794312 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr

£11,998

1.5L
84.6K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Greenock

01475601914 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2017 - 2.0 TSI R 5dr DSG

£15,995

Finance available £335 pm

2L
74.0K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Richard Greer Car Sales

02890026904 *

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 (2016 to 2020)

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
MPG:: 44 - 57
Acceleration:: 6.3 - 10.8 seconds
Boot space:: 380 - 605 L capacity
NCAP Safety rating:: 5 / 5 stars

Greenest
1.4 TSI Moda 5dr DSG
Cheapest
1.4 TSI Moda 5dr DSG
Fastest
2.0 TSI GTI Moda 5dr DSG

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