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.

5,054 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - 1.5 TSI EVO 150 R-Line 5dr DSG

£16,990

1.5L
64.6K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Listers Volkswagen Stratford-upon-Avon

01789339674 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 - 1.6 TDI SE [Nav] 5dr

£10,250

Finance available £207 pm

1.6L
77.1K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Cathedral Road Car Sales

02837440625 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 1.4 TSI GTE 5dr DSG

£18,599

Finance available £381 pm

1.4L
46.2K
Miles
Hybrid
Semi Auto
Hatchback

cinch Warehouse Corby

01536219125 *

4.2/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2009 (59) - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

£1,990

1.6L
179.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

LMA Motors Leicester

01164028882 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 2.0 TDI DSG 2022MY Style | Light & Sight pack 5-Door

Low Mileage

£18,990

Finance available £399 pm

2L
30.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Crewe Volkswagen

01270445669 *

4.2/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 35.8kWh e-Golf Auto 5dr

Low Mileage

£8,990

48.3K
Miles
Electric
Automatic
Hatchback

V-HUB Ltd VAG Specialist Sales and Service

01684214683 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (69) - 2.0 TDI R-Line Hatchback 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

Low Mileage

£18,495

Finance available £359 pm

2L
34.5K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Wynford Williams Car Sales

01970600150 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 2.0 TDI 200 GTD 5dr DSG

£25,299

Finance available £526 pm

2L
28.3K
Miles
Diesel
Semi Auto
Hatchback

cinch Warehouse Corby

01536219125 *

4.2/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 1.5 TSI 150 Style 5dr

£22,298

1.5L
15.2K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Preston Motorstore / BYD

01772957336 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2016 (66) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GTD (Nav) Estate 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (18

Low Mileage

£12,700

Finance available £261 pm

2L
69.8K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

Hammond Cars Norwich

01603937224 *

4.5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2025 - GTI 2.0 TSI 265ps 7-Speed DSG 5 Door Automatic

£39,885

2L
4.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Mon Motors Volkswagen Bristol

01172331336 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2016 (66) - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech S Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£7,995

Finance available £156 pm

1.4L
68.6K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

ARJ MOTORS

01932507141 *

4.5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2015 (15) - 2.0 TSI R 5dr

£9,995

2L
132.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

YZ AUTOMOTIVE LTD

01282501693 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - 2.0 TSI R Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s)

£18,699

Finance available £364 pm

2L
70.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

AW Car House Ltd

01827213842 *

4.9/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2010 (10) - 1.6 TDI SE Euro 5 5dr

Low Mileage

£3,000

1.6L
87.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

HWF MOTORS LTD

01514597140 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (67) - 1.4 TSI SE DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£11,495

Finance available £234 pm

1.4L
69.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

CB Autos UK Ltd

01793268067 *

4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 2.0 TDI Life 5dr

£16,995

Finance available £275 pm

2L
36.9K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Crawford Clarke Cars

02890022258 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 (72) - 1.5 TSI Life Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

£14,990

Finance available £256 pm

1.5L
58.6K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Burch Autos Limited

02890021865 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 1.5 TSI EVO 150 R-Line 5dr

Low Mileage

£16,998

1.5L
28.4K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Peugeot/SEAT/Cupra/Skoda (Edinburgh)

01312025128 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf(14) - 1.2 TSI BlueMotion Tech SE DSG Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

£6,975

93.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

GMC MOTORS B'HAM LIMITED

01215165519 *

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 (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 5dr DSG

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