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.

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Volkswagen Golf2020 (70) - 2.0L STYLE TDI DSG 5d 148 BHP 5-Door

£11,995

Finance available £246 pm

2L
109.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Motorhouse (Beds) Ltd

01234676818 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 (71) - 2.0 TDI GTD DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Reduced

£21,990

Finance available £431 pm

2L
38.8K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Formula Prestige Motors

01633742345 *

5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 2.0 TSI GTI Performance Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (245 ps)

Low Mileage

£19,124

Finance available £413 pm

2L
42.0K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Carbase - Lympsham

01934312926 *

4.5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2014 (64) - 1.4 TSI 150 GT 5dr

Low Mileage

£9,990

Finance available £201 pm

1.4L
43.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Ben Wild Motors

01244569204 *

5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2015 - 1.4 TSI 150 GT 5dr Manual

Low Mileage

£10,995

Finance available £223 pm

1.4L
44.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

D M Keith Select Bradford

01274089129 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2025 - 2.0 TSI 300 GTI Clubsport 5dr DSG + 19' ESTORIL ALLOYS/DCC/BLACK STYLE/CAME

Low Mileage

£43,998

Finance available £883 pm

2L
1.2K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Sinclair Volkswagen (Swansea)

01792739752 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 1.5 TSI EVO R-Line DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£15,995

Finance available £335 pm

1.5L
75.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Vollgas Automotive Ltd

01282509482 *

5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2008 (58) - 1.9 TDI Match 5dr

Low Mileage

£1,399

1.9L
107.5K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Z a motors

01785336152 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.4 TSI eHybrid Style 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£18,999

Finance available £394 pm

1.4L
20.4K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Motorpoint Stockton-On-Tees

01642937531 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 (16) - 2.0 TDI GTD 5dr

£9,991

Finance available £201 pm

2L
92.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Cwmavon Car Sales

01639501142 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 (22) - 1.5 TSI R-Line 5dr

£19,995

Finance available £390 pm

1.5L
24.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Riverside Sports & Prestige

01924975090 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 1.5 eTSI 150 Style 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£19,999

Finance available £412 pm

1.5L
7.2K
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Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

cinch Warehouse Corby

01536219125 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - 1.5 TSI EVO Match DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£15,200

Finance available £317 pm

1.5L
32.9K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Car Planet Watford

01923927636 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 1.5 TSI EVO R-Line Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£17,350

Finance available £365 pm

1.5L
12.7K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Car Planet Barnet

02039577301 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 (71) - MK8 Hatch 5-Dr 1.5 eTSI (150ps) Style EVO DSG

Low Mileage

£21,242

1.5L
11.3K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Peter Cooper Volkswagen Portsmouth

02392004522 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 1.4 TSI SE Nav DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£13,250

Finance available £274 pm

1.4L
47.8K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Metro Cars London Ltd

01494937543 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 (22) - 1.5 TSI 150 R-Line 5dr Petrol Hatchback

£21,233

1.5L
23.2K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

South Hereford Volkswagen Hereford

01432809890 *

4.7/5 Stars

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

Low Mileage

£20,850

Finance available £453 pm

1.5L
14.3K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Thurlow Nunn Luton

01582211307 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2013 (13) - 1.6 TDI 105 SE 5dr

£4,995

Finance available £89 pm

1.6L
105.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

DIRECT CAR SALES LIMITED

01233229365 *

3.8/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2016 (66) - 1.4 TSI 125 Match Edition 5dr DSG

Reduced

£8,200

Finance available £161 pm

1.4L
35.0K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Estate

Oldbury Car Sales

01216474046 *

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 Present)

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 3dr DSG

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