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.

5,245 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2015 (65) - 2.0 Golf GTD 5dr

£10,000

Finance available £201 pm

2L
92.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Berrow Motors

01278554025 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2009 - 1.4 S 5dr

Low Mileage

£4,795

Finance available £85 pm

1.4L
58.2K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Affordable Cars Of Kent

01634957989 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 (22) - 2.0 TSI GTI Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (245 ps)

£24,500

Finance available £420 pm

2L
31.6K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Enfield

02037634741 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (67) - 2.0 TDI GT 5dr DSG Diesel Estate

Low Mileage

£14,129

2L
41.9K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Estate

South Hereford Volkswagen Hereford

01432809890 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2003 - S 105BHP 5-Door

Low Mileage

£1,295

1.6L
98.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Carzuma LTD

02037808972 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (68) - 2.0 TSI GTI Performance DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£19,999

Finance available £390 pm

2L
48.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Prestige Motoring Group

01215160648 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (69) - 1.6 TDI Match Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (115 ps)

Low Mileage

£13,300

Finance available £280 pm

1.6L
36.5K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Enfield

02037634741 *

Volkswagen Golf2013 (63) - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech SE DSG Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

£6,990

Finance available £134 pm

1.4L
94.4K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

ATA CARS LTD

02037808889 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 (74) - 1.5 TSI 150 Black Edition 5dr

Reduced

£27,790

1.5L
5.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Listers Volkswagen Worcester

01902240177 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI 150 Active 5dr

Reduced

£16,998

1.5L
26.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Kirkcaldy BMW

01592802402 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2013 (63) - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE DSG Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£5,989

Finance available £111 pm

1.6L
87.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Springfield Mill Motors Ltd

01535280869 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 (15) - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech GTI Performance Hatchback 3dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/

£10,990

2L
109.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Formula One Car Centre

01324374133 *

1.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2007 (57) - 2.0 TFSI GTI Edition 30 Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG (188 g/km, 227 bhp)

Low Mileage

£9,995

Finance available £201 pm

2L
76.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

MSR PRESTIGE LTD

01254919241 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GTD 5-Door

£7,999

Finance available £156 pm

2L
142.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Chester Motor Company

01207262648 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 2.0 TDI GTD Hatchback 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (184 ps)

Low Mileage

£17,851

2L
50.6K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Preston Nissan

01772289317 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 (20) - 1.6 TDI Match Edition Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£6,789

Finance available £129 pm

1.6L
166.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Motorhub

01535281058 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI R-Line 5dr

£21,490

Finance available £421 pm

1.5L
26.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Agnew Volkswagen Mallusk

02890026957 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 (24) - 1.5 TSI Style 5dr Petrol Hatchback

£20,244

1.5L
17.4K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

South Hereford Volkswagen Hereford

01432809890 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 1.5 TSI 150 R-Line 5dr

Low Mileage

£19,616

1.5L
26.2K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen Harlow

01279598864 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 (21) - 2.0 TSI GTI DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£21,911

Finance available £430 pm

2L
53.9K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Sarah Cox Cars Ltd

01623706190 *

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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