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.

5,065 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2022 (22) - 1.5 TSI R-Line Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

Low Mileage

£19,900

Finance available £350 pm

1.5L
15.6K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Wimbledon

02038235453 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (68) - 1.5 TSI EVO R-Line Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£16,990

1.5L
31.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Stoneacre Teesside Lexus

01642049703 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 (21) - 1.5 eTSI MHEV Life Hatchback 5dr Petrol Hybrid DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (130 ps) An

Low Mileage

£18,499

Finance available £359 pm

1.5L
15.7K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Cartime Rochdale

01615298277 *

4.4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2014 (63) - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech SE DSG Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£7,499

Finance available £145 pm

1.4L
89.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

CARS YARD

02039577371 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2014 (64) - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech Match Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

Reduced

£7,995

Finance available £156 pm

1.6L
53.6K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

ASH CAR SALES

01480276326 *

4/5 Stars

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

Low Mileage

£33,998

2L
11.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Shiremoor Motorstore / MG / BYD / Vanstore

01913236408 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr

£16,406

1.5L
37.8K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen Reading

01189077016 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 (15) - 2.0 TDI GTD 5dr DSG ++ DAB / BLUETOOTH / SENSORS / CLIMATE / ULEZ ++

Low Mileage

£11,770

Finance available £241 pm

2L
60.0K
Miles
Diesel
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Nick King Car Sales (Gloucester)

01452227299 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 1.4 TSI GTE 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£18,298

1.4L
22.1K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Peugeot/SEAT/Cupra/Skoda (Edinburgh)

01312025128 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI EVO SE Nav Petrol Manual 5 Door Hatchback Whit

Low Mileage

£12,995

Finance available £268 pm

1.5L
49.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Swans Motor Group LTD

01603516692 *

4.4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 1.5 TSI EVO 150 GT 5dr DSG (Navigation)(Adaptive C

£12,598

1.5L
64.3K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Motorparks Bury

01798301115 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 - MK8 1.0 eTSI Life EVO (110ps) DSG Estate Automatic 5-Door

Low Mileage

£14,980

1L
35.2K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Estate

Capitol Volkswagen Merthyr Tydfil

01685701249 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 1.5 eTSI 150 Style 5dr DSG Auto

Low Mileage

£27,949

1.5L
4.8K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen Milton Keynes

01908926622 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 2.0 TDI Life 5dr

£16,899

Finance available £344 pm

2L
35.5K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

cinch

01312874330 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 2.0 TSI GTI Clubsport Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (300 ps)

£24,000

Finance available £524 pm

2L
45.9K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Thurlow Nunn Norwich

01603337183 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 - GTI Performance 2.0 TSI 245PS 7-speed DSG 5 Door Automatic

Low Mileage

£21,185

2L
51.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Mon Motors Volkswagen Weston-super-Mare

01934319038 *

Volkswagen Golf2011 (60) - 1.6 TDI SE Euro 5 5dr

Low Mileage

£2,995

1.6L
106.1K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

Barriecars Ltd

01302972376 *

Volkswagen Golf2011 (61) - 1.6 TDi Diesel Match DSG Automatic 5-Door From £6,495 + Retail Package

Reduced

£6,495

1.6L
98.0K
Miles
Diesel
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Hesketh Cars

01253201512 *

Volkswagen Golf2013 (13) - GT TDI BLUEMOTION TECHNOLOGY DSG 5-Door

Low Mileage

£6,795

Finance available £129 pm

2L
92.3K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Regal Motors

02394319624 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 (23) - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr

£18,491

1.5L
19.8K
Miles
Hybrid
Manual
Hatchback

Peter Cooper Volkswagen Chichester

01242507316 *

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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