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.

5,255 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

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

£14,575

Finance available £303 pm

1L
39.0K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Estate

Stellantis &You Leicester

01162165623 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 2.0 TDI 200 GTD 5dr DSG Hatchback

£28,999

2L
10.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Perrys Mansfield Mazda

01623706502 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 2.0 TDI SE 5dr DSG [Nav]

Low Mileage

£16,849

Finance available £343 pm

2L
29.1K
Miles
Diesel
Semi Auto
Estate

cinch Warehouse Corby

01536219125 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2008 - 3.2 V6 R32 DSG 4Motion 5dr

Low Mileage

£11,495

3.2L
71.2K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Woodcroft Motors

01642030069 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2014 (14) - 1.6 TDI 105 SE 5dr

£6,495

Finance available £123 pm

1.6L
114.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Kernow Kars Ltd

01326330754 *

Volkswagen Golf2008 (08) - 2.0 TFSI GTI Hatchback 3dr Petrol DSG (188 g/km, 198 bhp)

Reduced

£4,500

Finance available £78 pm

2L
143.3K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Beechwood Autos Ltd

01623709945 *

2.5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf(62) - 1.4 TSI GT DSG Euro 5 5dr

Low Mileage

£7,989

Finance available £156 pm

48.8K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Not Supplied

Auto Investments UK Ltd

01162165682 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 2.0 TDI 184 GTD BlueLine 5dr

£14,450

Finance available £301 pm

2L
89.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

SM Auto Sales

02890026930 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 (16) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GTD Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (184 p

Low Mileage

£9,999

Finance available £201 pm

2L
55.4K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Mill House Cars

01948800080 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 (15) - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech Match Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 5 (s/s) (122 ps

Low Mileage

£10,995

Finance available £223 pm

1.4L
40.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Leeds Motor Company (Commercial Road)

01134676267 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 (22) - 1.5 TSI Life Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (130 ps)

£16,100

Finance available £284 pm

1.5L
25.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Leeds

01134689988 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 (16) - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech R DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) 3dr

£14,995

Finance available £313 pm

2L
76.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Quality Cars and Commercials Ltd

01227203373 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 - Gte Dsg 5-Door

£15,620

Finance available £327 pm

1.4L
70.1K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Hippo Approved

01254445378 *

Volkswagen Golf2025 - 2.0 TDI Life 5dr

£28,330

Finance available £561 pm

2L
99.0
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

Phillips (Lisburn) Ltd

02892791480 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (14) - GTD 2.0 TDI AUTOMATIC 5-Door

£9,450

Finance available £189 pm

2L
102.1K
Miles
Diesel
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Affordable Cars Carlisle

01228273207 *

5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2.0 TDI 150 Style 5dr DSG Automatic

Reduced

£19,299

Finance available £376 pm

2L
18.7K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Ian Grieve (Falkirk) Ltd

01324374136 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 1.5 TSI EVO 150 Match 5dr

£12,681

1.5L
60.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen Milton Keynes

01908926622 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 2.0 TSI R Estate 5dr Petrol DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) (300 ps) - KEYLESS ENT

Low Mileage

£21,574

Finance available £432 pm

2L
39.9K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Estate

Carsa Cannock

01543227664 *

Volkswagen Golf2013 - TSI BlueMotion Tech GT 5-Door

Low Mileage

£7,997

Finance available £156 pm

1.4L
75.8K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Squire Cars Ltd

01495361540 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (67) - 2.0 TSI 310 R 5dr 4MOTION DSG

Low Mileage

£21,800

Finance available £427 pm

2L
48.4K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

GS Car Centre Ltd

01772348161 *

0/5 Stars

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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