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.

5,333 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 1.5 TSI Life Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

£11,972

Finance available £250 pm

1.5L
83.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Carbase - Weston

01934313340 *

4.5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2008 (58) - 1.9 TDI SE Euro 4 5dr

£1,750

1.9L
182.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

Barry Bangers

02922679524 *

Volkswagen Golf1987 (E) - 1.8 GTI 2dr

Low Mileage

£16,499

Finance available £346 pm

1.8L
110.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Convertible

Prime Carz Ltd

01162162528 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 (15) - 1.4 TSI Match 5dr DSG

£5,450

Finance available £99 pm

1.4L
139.0K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

CARS4YOU

01274089739 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 1.5 TSI EVO Match Edition 5dr

Low Mileage

£15,699

Finance available £318 pm

1.5L
25.4K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

cinch Warehouse Corby

01536219125 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2017 (17) - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech R Hatchback 3dr Petrol DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) (31

Low Mileage

£24,499

Finance available £483 pm

2L
43.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Rom Motors Ltd

01455240096 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GT DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£13,350

Finance available £276 pm

2L
45.6K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Estate

Oxford Prestige

01865560426 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 - 1.6 TDI 110 Match Edition 5dr

£9,950

Finance available £200 pm

1.6L
83.5K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Mulligan Motors

02830441538 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - TSI R 5-Door

Low Mileage

£24,995

Finance available £493 pm

2L
32.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Newmachar Motors Ltd

01651260106 *

Volkswagen Golf2012 (12) - 1.6 TDi 105 BlueMotion Tech Match 5dr Full service record, Gorgeous car

Low Mileage

£4,295

Finance available £74 pm

1.6L
106.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

RobertsCarscouk

01352871761 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 1.5 TSI EVO 150 GT 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£15,498

1.5L
26.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Stafford Motorstore / Vanstore / Electric Innovation Centre

01785550896 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2024 (74) - 1.5 TSI eHybrid 19.7kWh GTE Hatchback 5dr Petrol Plug-in Hybrid DSG Euro 6

£29,000

Finance available £528 pm

1.5L
7.6K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Enfield

02037634741 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (17) - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech GTI Euro 6 (s/s) 3dr

£13,250

Finance available £274 pm

2L
75.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Smart Car Sales Blackburn Ltd

01254919297 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (17) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GTD DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£12,195

Finance available £250 pm

2L
83.3K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Pavilion Motor Company

01614139866 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 (23) - 1.5 TSI R-Line 5dr Petrol Hatchback

£20,853

1.5L
26.6K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Vertu Ford Bromley

02037587414 *

4.6/5 Stars

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

Low Mileage

£24,600

Finance available £416 pm

2L
23.2K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Camberley

01276983839 *

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 Golf2023 (23) - 1.5 TSI Life Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

Low Mileage

£18,400

1.5L
6.7K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Carworld Superstore

01733978043 *

4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 2.0 TSI GTI 3dr

£16,995

Finance available £357 pm

2L
61.7K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

CJS Car Sales ltd

01229440568 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 (68) - 1.5 TSI EVO GT Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (130 ps)

£8,500

Finance available £168 pm

1.5L
86.2K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Hammond Cars Ipswich

01473927579 *

4.5/5 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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