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 Golf2015 (65) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech Match Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£9,995

Finance available £201 pm

2L
86.3K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Greenlight Automotive Ltd

01254920838 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 (20) - 2.0 TSI R DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£23,995

Finance available £472 pm

2L
39.0K
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Automatic
Hatchback

Whyte Croft Car Sales Ltd

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Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI R-Line 5-Door

Low Mileage

£21,197

Finance available £433 pm

1.5L
15.1K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

CarSupermarket.com Birmingham

01215165158 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 - GTI PERFORMANCE TSI DSG 5-Door

£20,995

Finance available £411 pm

2L
52.3K
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Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Williams Automotive Ltd

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Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 2.0 TSI GTI DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£17,299

Finance available £335 pm

2L
65.0K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

AB Car Sales (South West) Ltd

01822661594 *

4.9/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 (21) - GTD MK8 2.0 TDI 200PS DSG 5 Door

£23,495

Finance available £462 pm

2L
35.0K
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Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Specialist Cars Dunfermline

01383347079 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 1.6 TDI Match 5dr

Reduced

£12,995

Finance available £268 pm

1.6L
44.1K
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Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Armstrong Massey Driffield

01377310214 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 - e-Golf 5dr

£8,849

Finance available £175 pm

57.5K
Miles
Electric
Automatic
Hatchback

Used Cars Uk

01992667030 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 1.5 TSI EVO Match 5dr

Low Mileage

£13,995

1.5L
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

W R Davies Renault Llandudno Junction

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0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2016 - 1.6 TDI 110 S 5dr

Low Mileage

£8,995

Finance available £179 pm

1.6L
54.6K
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Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Cathedral Road Car Sales

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Volkswagen Golf2013 - S TSI CONVERTIBLE CLEAN EXAMPLE NICE SPEC ONLY 96,000 SSH PX WELCOME FINANC 2-Door

Low Mileage

£5,995

Finance available £112 pm

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Convertible

Hicks Car Sales

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Volkswagen Golf2016 (66) - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech GT Edition DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£8,999

Finance available £179 pm

1.6L
99.2K
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Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

MH Prestige Limited

01274087579 *

Volkswagen Golf2011 (61) - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech S 2dr

Low Mileage

£3,499

Finance available £56 pm

1.6L
105.1K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Convertible

Saver Motors

01913009218 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (14) - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

£3,990

Finance available £67 pm

1.6L
102.3K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Lennox Auto Limited

02039484608 *

4.1/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2006 (06) - GTI 2.0 TFSI HATCHBACK PETROL MANUAL 3 DOOR 198PS RARE 3 DOOR-40K MILES

Low Mileage

£11,995

Finance available £246 pm

2L
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Manual
Hatchback

Smiley Car & Commercial Ltd

01206580387 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GT 2dr

Low Mileage

£8,995

Finance available £179 pm

2L
74.0K
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Diesel
Manual
Convertible

VW Audi Auto Sales

02890026940 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 1.5 TSI Match 5dr

£23,498

1.5L
18.0
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Bathgate

01506353072 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 2.0 TDI Life 5dr

Reduced

£16,950

Finance available £356 pm

2L
59.0K
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Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

AG Car Sales Ltd

02890023158 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 (22) - 2.0 TDI R-Line Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

£20,600

Finance available £357 pm

2L
26.2K
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Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Leeds

01134689988 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 1.5 TSI Style 5dr

Low Mileage

£18,299

Finance available £375 pm

1.5L
15.7K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

cinch Warehouse Corby

01536219125 *

4.3/5 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 2016)

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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