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 (73) - 2.0 TSI 320 R 4Motion 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£31,995

Finance available £637 pm

2L
7.5K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Engine centre car sales

02920025019 *

3.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2016 (16) - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech S Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£7,599

Finance available £147 pm

1.4L
72.0K
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Manual
Hatchback

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Volkswagen Golf2013 (62) - 1.2 TSI BlueMotion Tech S Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£3,595

Finance available £58 pm

1.2L
92.5K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Top Gear Harrow Ltd

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Volkswagen Golf2024 (74) - 2.0 TDI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG Diesel Hatchback

Low Mileage

£28,830

2L
3.5K
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Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Vertu Volkswagen Nottingham South

01156977747 *

4.5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2015 (65) - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech Match Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (125 ps

Low Mileage

£12,250

Finance available £246 pm

1.4L
32.0K
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Automatic
Hatchback

Ponko

01223857211 *

4.4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 (70) - 1.5 TSI Life Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£15,525

Finance available £325 pm

1.5L
34.6K
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Hatchback

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Volkswagen Golf2023 (61) - GTI 2011(61), FINANCE AVAILABLE WARRANTED MILEAGE 4-Door

£7,995

Finance available £156 pm

2L
72.2K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

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02038933705 *

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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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Whyte Croft Car Sales Ltd

01689662075 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI R-Line 5dr

£20,998

1.5L
24.0K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

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01786230675 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2016 (65) - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech Match Edition Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s

£5,990

Finance available £111 pm

1.6L
117.5K
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Hatchback

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Volkswagen Golf2024 (24) - 2.0 TDI 200 GTD 5dr DSG

£30,995

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2L
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Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

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Volkswagen Golf2023 (23) - 1.4 TSI 13kWh Style Hatchback 5dr Petrol Plug-in Hybrid DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (2

£17,990

Finance available £349 pm

1.4L
46.8K
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Automatic
Hatchback

Cartime Bury

01613887693 *

4.4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 1.5 TSI 150 R-Line 5dr

Low Mileage

£25,998

1.5L
3.8K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Volkswagen (Wishaw)

01698537718 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI 150 Life 5dr

£15,999

Finance available £328 pm

1.5L
37.1K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

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01282504324 *

Volkswagen GolfTSI HighLine BlueMotionTechnology

Reduced

£9,995

56.8K
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Automatic
Hatchback

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01782432847 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 (70) - 1.5 TSI 150 Life 5dr

£14,490

Finance available £301 pm

1.5L
45.5K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Farnham Volkswagen

01252916356 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 - 1.6 TDI 110 SE 5DR LEFT HAND DRIVE LHD PORTUGUESE REGISTERED

£13,995

Finance available £290 pm

1.6L
96.0K
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Estate

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4.8/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 (22) - 1.5 eTSI MHEV R-Line DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

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£20,000

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1.5L
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4.4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2016 (16) - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech Match Edition Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s)

Low Mileage

£11,149

Finance available £213 pm

1.4L
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Automatic
Hatchback

Hilton Car Supermarket Aylesbury

01296320383 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.0 TSI Life 5dr

Low Mileage

£16,799

Finance available £346 pm

1L
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Manual
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Motorpoint Peterborough

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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 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 (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 3dr DSG

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