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 Golf2023 - 2.0 TDI Life 5dr DSG

£17,299

Finance available £357 pm

2L
33.8K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Motorpoint Sheffield

01143086607 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (14) - 1.2 TSI S 5dr

Low Mileage

£5,995

Finance available £112 pm

1.2L
81.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

ALPINE MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED

01382238351 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 (69) - 2.0 TSI GPF GTI Performance Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (245 ps)

£18,549

Finance available £368 pm

2L
60.9K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Hilton Car Supermarket Milton Keynes

01908049370 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - VOLKSWAGEN Golf 1.5 eTSI MHEV R-Line Hatchback 5dr Petrol Hybrid DSG Euro

Reduced

£18,999

1.5L
40.9K
Miles
Hybrid
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Norton Way Honda

01462412594 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 (72) - 1.5 eTSI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£22,995

Finance available £452 pm

1.5L
17.8K
Miles
Hybrid
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Basingstoke Volkswagen

01256634772 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GT 5-Door

£7,300

Finance available £141 pm

2L
97.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Chapelfield Car Sales Ltd

01616946801 *

4.8/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2017 (66) - 2.0 Golf Match Edition BlueMotion Technology Semi-Auto 5dr

Low Mileage

£13,995

2L
35.3K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Liberty Green Cars

01329559706 *

4.4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 (68) - 1.6 TDI SE Nav DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£12,495

Finance available £257 pm

1.6L
53.0K
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Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Wixford Motor Company Ltd

01217525788 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 1.5 TSI 150 Match 5dr

£22,998

1.5L
9.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Volkswagen (Glasgow)

01414736428 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf1.2 TSI Trend Line BMT Auto 5DR

Low Mileage

£6,995

Finance available £134 pm

23.6K
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Petrol
Manual
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THE CARMARKET

02890023139 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - R TSI 4MOTION DSG 5-Door

£22,950

Finance available £470 pm

2L
57.0K
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Petrol
Semi Auto
Estate

Quirks Car Company

01268590066 *

4.5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 - MK8 Hatchback 5-Dr 1.5 TSI (130ps) Style EVO Manual

£16,400

1.5L
45.2K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Mon Motors Volkswagen Bath

01225617306 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 2.0 TDI 200 GTD 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£27,799

Finance available £587 pm

2L
14.2K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Motorpoint Birtley

01913387241 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (69) - 2.0 Golf R TSi 4Motion Semi-Auto 4WD 5dr

Low Mileage

£22,490

2L
41.8K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Phantom Motor Company

01942365271 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 - 1.6 TDI 105 SE 5dr

Low Mileage

£8,245

Finance available £162 pm

1.6L
68.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Sean O'Hara Cars

02890026918 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 (21) - 2.0 LIFE TDI 5DR Manual

Reduced

£10,481

2L
106.7K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

Daniel Maxwell Car Sales

01614139879 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 eTSI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG

£20,059

1.5L
27.9K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Estate

cinch Superstore Derby

01252960119 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2002 - 1.8T GTI Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual (192 g/km, 150 bhp)

Low Mileage

£3,295

Finance available £51 pm

1.8L
141.8K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

HR Cars

01494927722 *

Volkswagen Golf2025 - Volkswagen Diesel Estate 2.0 TDI Life 5dr

£24,049

2L
2.3K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

Marshall Volkswagen Bridgwater

01278555830 *

Volkswagen Golf2013 - 2.0 TDI GTD 3-Door

Reduced

£10,495

Finance available £212 pm

2L
82.2K
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Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Lodge Hill Garage Ltd

01865411815 *

4.8/5 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 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 (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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