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.

5,244 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2010 (10) - 2.0 TSI GTI 5dr DSG

£15,000

2L
15.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

4motion Cars

01733977717 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2009 - 2.0 Golf SE TDI 5dr

£1,785

2L
196.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Ripon Auto Centre

01765530144 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 - TSI Style 5-Door

Low Mileage

£15,999

1.5L
34.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

John Peat Motors Ltd

01529401220 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (68) - 2.0 TSI GTI Performance DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£18,990

Finance available £370 pm

2L
50.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Mi-Next Car

01158384494 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 (15) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE Estate 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 5 (s/s) (150 ps)

£7,100

Finance available £136 pm

2L
83.7K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Estate

Hammond Cars Norwich

01603937224 *

4.5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 2.0 TDI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG

Reduced

£21,650

Finance available £424 pm

2L
40.6K
Miles
Diesel
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Sam Creith Motors Ltd

02890026942 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 (70) - 1.4 TSI 13kWh GTE DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£14,800

Finance available £233 pm

1.4L
64.3K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Quality Part X Ltd Dunstable

01582280653 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 1.5 TSI EVO 150 Match 5dr

£11,893

1.5L
65.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Mercedes-Benz of Huddersfield

01484240749 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI R-Line Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps) - HEATED S

Low Mileage

£18,969

Finance available £377 pm

1.5L
19.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Carsa Southampton

01489663574 *

4.4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2017 - 1.6 TDI SE [Nav] 5dr

£8,990

Finance available £179 pm

1.6L
102.9K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

K2 Cars Omagh (NI) Ltd

02890023705 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI R-Line 5dr

Low Mileage

£22,698

1.5L
10.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Glasgow London Road Motorstore / Vanstore

01416118432 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 2.0 TDI 150 Style 5dr DSG

£18,599

Finance available £385 pm

2L
37.5K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Motorpoint Peterborough

01733797063 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (68) - 1.5 TSI EVO SE DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£10,499

Finance available £212 pm

1.5L
84.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Cars Club Traders (Heston)

02037808904 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 2.0 TDI 150 Style 5dr DSG

£18,578

2L
38.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen South Oxford

01235429705 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 2.0 TDI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG

£19,895

Finance available £388 pm

2L
82.5K
Miles
Diesel
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Top Gear NI

02879440940 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (14) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GT Cabriolet 2dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (s/s) (140 ps

Low Mileage

£6,995

2L
76.9K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Convertible

Flintshire Car Sales Ltd

01352871748 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2025 - 2.0 TSI 333 R 4M DSGÃ¢ 19' 'Warmenau' alloy, R performanc 5-Door

£47,889

Finance available £921 pm

2L
2.9K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Wrexham Volkswagen

01978800738 *

4.9/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 (71) - 1.4 TSI 13kWh Style DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Reduced

£12,299

Finance available £174 pm

1.4L
38.0K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Monks Park Motors

02039577351 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2014 (64) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech Match Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£7,695

Finance available £150 pm

2L
74.3K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

The Motor Deals Limited

01782529078 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 (21) - 1.5 TSI Life Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (130 ps)

£12,700

Finance available £256 pm

1.5L
64.2K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Blue Bell Hill

01634557830 *

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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