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.

5,078 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2012 (61) - 2.0 TDI Match DSG Euro 5 5dr

£3,800

Finance available £63 pm

2L
132.1K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Fame Cars Limited

01216474010 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 2.0 TSI R DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£19,495

Finance available £380 pm

2L
61.1K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Estate

Grayswood Cars

01428771375 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GT Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps

£6,494

Finance available £123 pm

2L
130.7K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

C M Car Sales

01773303785 *

4.5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2025 - 1.5 TSI Match 5-Door

£22,697

Finance available £465 pm

1.5L
4.6K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

CarSupermarket.com Birmingham

01215165158 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI 150 Life 5dr

£16,004

1.5L
40.6K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Marshall Peugeot Cambridge

01223622672 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 2.0 TDI 184 GTD 5dr

Low Mileage

£17,999

Finance available £372 pm

2L
39.9K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Motorpoint Peterborough

01733797063 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 (15) - 1.4 TSI MATCH HATCHBACK 5DR PETROL MANUAL EURO 5 (122 PS)

Reduced

£8,599

Finance available £170 pm

1.4L
63.7K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Northumberland Motor Village

01665660980 *

Volkswagen Golf1991 (H) - 3 door

Low Mileage

£7,995

Finance available £156 pm

2L
114.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Grove Cars

01143089351 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 - GTD 2.0 TDI 184PS 6-speed Manual 5 Door Manual

£14,000

2L
72.8K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Mon Motors Volkswagen Weston-super-Mare

01934319038 *

Volkswagen Golf(19) - 2.0 TSI R DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£20,995

Finance available £411 pm

48.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Not Supplied

SZ MOTORGROUP LIMITED

01156977750 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2024 - MK8 Facelift Match 1.5 TSI 150PS Hatch 5 Door + CLICK AND COLLECT MANUAL

£24,299

Finance available £479 pm

1.5L
12.0
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Sinclair Volkswagen (Swansea)

01792739752 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 2.0 TDI Life 5dr

£16,950

Finance available £356 pm

2L
58.1K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Crawford Car Sales (NI) Ltd

02889440217 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 1.6 TDI Match 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£16,698

1.6L
23.3K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Greenock

01475601914 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 1.5 TSI EVO Match 5dr Manual

£12,995

Finance available £268 pm

1.5L
49.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

TrustFord Glasgow

01412601245 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (69) - 2.0 TSI 245 GTI Performance 5dr DSG

£14,990

Finance available £313 pm

2L
49.0K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Diamond Specialist Cars Limited

01422412351 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 2.0 TSI GTI Performance Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (245 ps)

Reduced

£15,995

Finance available £335 pm

2L
85.6K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Tore Car Sales

01463217401 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 (22) - 2.0 TDI Life Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£13,480

Finance available £279 pm

2L
63.8K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Quality Part X Ltd Stevenage

01438584759 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 (20) - 1.6 TDI S Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (115 ps)

£12,600

Finance available £233 pm

1.6L
43.6K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Cannock

01543221765 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 - 2.0 TDI GT 5dr

£7,150

Finance available £137 pm

2L
104.9K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Campbell Trade Sales

02890023194 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 (66) - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech R 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) 3dr

Low Mileage

£14,990

Finance available £313 pm

2L
66.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Motor Gurus

01144780031 *

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 Present)

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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