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 Golf2024 (24) - 1.5 TSI R-Line 5dr Petrol Hatchback

Low Mileage

£23,776

1.5L
7.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Vertu Volkswagen Huddersfield

01484501073 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - 35.8kWh e-Golf Auto 5dr

£8,388

Finance available £165 pm

86.5K
Miles
Electric
Automatic
Hatchback

Thornbury Car Centre

01454800976 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 - 2.0 TDI GTD 5dr DSG

£12,750

Finance available £263 pm

2L
87.1K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Ballinderry Car Sales Limited

02892441046 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.4 TSI eHybrid Style DSG 5-Door

£19,197

Finance available £390 pm

1.4L
27.3K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

CarSupermarket.com Stoke

01782432938 *

4.5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2015 (15) - 2.0 TDI R-Line 5dr DSG

£7,795

Finance available £152 pm

2L
156.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

The Pudsey Motor Company

01134685931 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 (15) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

£5,499

Finance available £101 pm

2L
119.5K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

Thornbury Car Centre

01454800976 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 (65) - 1.4 TSI GTE Hatchback 5dr Petrol Plug-in Hybrid DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (204 ps)

£7,995

1.4L
110.8K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Parkside Motors Ltd

02039475180 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 - 2.0 TSI GTI 3dr [Performance Pack]

£5,995

2L
166.2K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

V12 Sports and Classics Hinckley

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Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 1.6 TDI SE DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£8,990

Finance available £179 pm

1.6L
70.2K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Halesowen Trade Centre Ltd

01217288685 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 eTSI MHEV R-Line Hatchback 5dr Petrol Hybrid DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

Low Mileage

£22,933

Finance available £500 pm

1.5L
5.3K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Carbase - Bristol

01172331396 *

4.4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 1.5 eTSI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG Automatic

£17,997

1.5L
47.6K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

TrustFord Edgware

02038934224 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 2.0 TSI R Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) (320 ps)

£29,000

Finance available £575 pm

2L
27.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Saxton 4x4

01245202306 *

4.4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 2.0 TDI GTD Hatchback 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (200 ps) Automatic

£21,595

Finance available £423 pm

2L
52.1K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

TrustFord Glasgow

01412601245 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (67) - 2.0 TSI R Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) (310 ps)

Low Mileage

£19,995

Finance available £390 pm

2L
57.8K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Baskeyfield Motors Limited

01782917824 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 (64) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GT Estate 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 5 (s/s) (150 ps)

£8,279

Finance available £163 pm

2L
84.1K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Estate

TSP Cars And Commercials

01616944307 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 2.0 TDI Life 5dr DSG

£17,995

Finance available £349 pm

2L
43.2K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

JC Campbell

02841330274 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI 150 R-Line 5dr

£18,995

Finance available £370 pm

1.5L
48.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Donnelly Ballymena Motorstore

02825447459 *

Volkswagen Golf2012 (62) - 1.6 TDI SE Estate 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (105 ps)

Low Mileage

£4,000

Finance available £67 pm

1.6L
80.9K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

Hammond Cars Great Yarmouth

01493806041 *

4.5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2016 - TECH MATCH EDITION TSI DSG BMT 5-Door

Low Mileage

£12,975

Finance available £268 pm

1.4L
30.0K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

JMV

01634564263 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 (20) - 1.5 TSI EVO GT Edition DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£17,195

Finance available £333 pm

1.5L
44.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Estate

Seacroft Ford Mablethorpe

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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 (2016 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 / 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

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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