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.

5,140 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2020 (20) - 1.5 TSI EVO 150 R-Line Edition 5dr

Low Mileage

£17,999

1.5L
37.1K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Listers Volkswagen Coventry

02476936618 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 1.5 TSI 150 Style 5dr

Low Mileage

£20,298

1.5L
17.1K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Estate

Arnold Clark Volkswagen (Glasgow)

01414839934 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - 1.6 TDI Match Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Reduced

£9,795

Finance available £197 pm

1.6L
97.5K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Greenlight Automotive Ltd

01254920838 *

Volkswagen Golf2013 (62) - 1.4 TSI Match 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£8,995

Finance available £179 pm

1.4L
30.9K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Central Motors

01308801161 *

1.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2023 (23) - 2.0 TDI Life DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£19,950

Finance available £389 pm

2L
32.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Carnet Car Sales

02828440678 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 1.5 eTSI Life 5dr DSG Automatic

Low Mileage

£23,490

Finance available £462 pm

1.5L
7.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Estate

Sinclair Volkswagen (Port Talbot)

01639501372 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2013 (62) - 1.4 AUTOMATIC MATCH TSI DSG 5-Door

Low Mileage

£6,995

1.4L
81.8K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Lottbridge Motoring Centre Ltd

01323407763 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 2.0 TSI R Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) (320 ps)

£31,500

Finance available £627 pm

2L
37.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

FS Performance Ltd

01582280332 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (64) - 1.6 TDI BLUEMOTION 105 5dr FREE ROAD TAX

£2,990

1.6L
146.1K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

YZ AUTOMOTIVE LTD

01282501693 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 1.5 eTSI 150 Style 5dr DSG

£19,699

Finance available £409 pm

1.5L
19.9K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Motorpoint Derby

01332419211 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 (66) - 1.6 TDI 110 Match Edition 5dr - excellent condition - Sat Nav /

£4,999

Finance available £89 pm

1.6L
120.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Llandarcy Car Sales

01639501388 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (67) - 1.4 TSI 8.7kWh GTE Advance DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£10,495

Finance available £212 pm

1.4L
91.0K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Northern Autos Ltd

01254457271 *

Volkswagen Golf2011 (61) - 1.4 0d

Low Mileage

£5,995

Finance available £112 pm

1.4L
42.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Not Supplied

Cars4You Ltd

01312027981 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 2.0 TDI GTD Hatchback 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (184 ps)

£15,285

2L
76.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Carbase - Bristol

01172331396 *

4.4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 2.0 TSI 320 R 4Motion 5dr DSG

£29,998

2L
39.7K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Click & Collect Colchester

01414839928 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2017 - 2.0 TSI GTI 5dr

Low Mileage

£17,099

Finance available £349 pm

2L
43.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

cinch

01513174824 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 - MK8 1.5 eTSI R-Line EVO (150ps) DSG Estate inch 18inch ALLOYS. Automatic 5-Door

£22,990

Finance available £452 pm

1.5L
26.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Estate

Crowsons of Spalding

01775660387 *

Volkswagen Golf2008 (57) - 2.0 TDI Sportline Euro 4 5dr

Low Mileage

£2,495

2L
136.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

ZWBA CARS LTD

01536211853 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 1.5 TSI EVO Match Edition 5dr

£12,990

Finance available £273 pm

1.5L
57.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Cars2 Wakefield MG

01942365186 *

4.9/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2017 (67) - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE Nav Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Reduced

£4,495

Finance available £78 pm

1.6L
145.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Imaan Motors Ltd

01895540690 *

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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