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.

5,322 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2016 (16) - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech R Estate 5dr Petrol DSG 4MOTION Euro 6 (s/s) (300 p

Low Mileage

£15,990

Finance available £335 pm

2L
72.1K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Estate

Car City UK Catterick

01748900779 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 1.4 TSI GTE 5dr DSG

Reduced

£13,600

Finance available £282 pm

1.4L
54.6K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Richard Nash Cars Ltd

01603931816 *

Volkswagen Golf(18) - 2.0 TDI GTD BlueLine DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£17,989

Finance available £349 pm

29.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Not Supplied

Motorhub

01535281058 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 - 1.6 Golf SE BlueMotion Technology TDI 5dr

£4,295

Finance available £74 pm

1.6L
152.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Eastwood Motor Sales Limited

01702410178 *

Volkswagen Golf2012 (04) - 1.4 TSI Match 3dr

Low Mileage

£4,495

Finance available £78 pm

1.4L
75.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Woodville Car Sales

01414049407 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2014 - 2.0 TSI R 5dr

Reduced

£13,995

Finance available £290 pm

2L
67.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

DCX Car Sales

02890023222 *

Volkswagen Golf2013 (13) - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech SE DSG Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£6,495

Finance available £123 pm

1.4L
95.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Chase Lane Motors

01702904126 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 1.5 TSI 150 R-Line 5dr

£25,098

1.5L
7.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Greenock

01475601914 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.4 TSI eHybrid Style 5dr DSG Auto

Low Mileage

£21,059

1.4L
8.7K
Miles
Hybrid
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen South Oxford

01235429705 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 (72) - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr Petrol Hatchback

£15,507

1.5L
39.2K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Vertu Honda Boston

01205335098 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2024 (24) - MK8 Hatchback 5-Dr 2.0TDI (150PS) R-Line DSG

Low Mileage

£26,995

2L
5.5K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

John Clark Volkswagen Aberdeen

01224454474 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI Active 5dr Heated seats parking sensors

Low Mileage

£19,300

1.5L
16.8K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

County Motorparks Chelmsford

01245678762 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (17) - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech R Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s)

£14,299

Finance available £297 pm

2L
86.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Rangebrook Limited

01926352097 *

4.9/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 (69) - 35.8kWh e-Golf Hatchback 5dr Electric Auto (136 ps)

Low Mileage

£9,299

Finance available £174 pm

44.2K
Miles
Electric
Automatic
Hatchback

Hilton Car Supermarket Milton Keynes

01908049370 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (67) - 1.4 TSI 8.7kWh GTE Advance DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£8,990

Finance available £179 pm

1.4L
122.0K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

CAR CITY (LUTON) LIMITED

01582853748 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 1.0 TSI SE Nav Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£10,726

Finance available £217 pm

1L
56.2K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

SHEFFIELD DIRECT MOTORS

01143218700 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 - 1.4 TSI 150 GT Edition 5dr

Low Mileage

£14,099

Finance available £293 pm

1.4L
24.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

FOW Winsford

01606535848 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2009 (09) - 1.4 TSI SE 5dr

£1,750

1.4L
137.6K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

2k Motor Group

01733797035 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 (72) - 1.5 TSI 150 R-Line 5dr Petrol Hatchback

£20,043

1.5L
28.7K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Vertu Volkswagen Nottingham South

01156977747 *

4.5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 (68) - 2.0 TDI GTD Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (184 ps)

£14,499

Finance available £302 pm

2L
78.7K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Wearside Autoparc

01913002146 *

0/5 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 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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