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.

5,138 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2019 (69) - 1.5 TSI EVO Match DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Reduced

£9,494

Finance available £190 pm

1.5L
95.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Estate

AutoTrade Southwest

01453701529 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 1.5 TSI 272 GTE eHybrid 5dr DSG Auto

£33,216

1.5L
6.1K
Miles
Hybrid
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen South Oxford

01235429705 *

Volkswagen Golf2008 (58) - 2.0 TDI SE Estate 5dr Diesel Manual 6Spd Euro 4 (140 ps)

£695

2L
184.1K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

CC Cars Ltd

01618048227 *

4.8/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2023 (73) - 1.4 TSI GTE 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£24,995

Finance available £493 pm

1.4L
11.4K
Miles
Hybrid
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Basingstoke Volkswagen

01256634772 *

Volkswagen Golf2012 (62) - 1.6 TDi 105 Match 5dr

£2,495

1.6L
158.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Grange Farm Motors

01913002460 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 - GTD 2.0 TDI 200PS 7-speed DSG 5 Door Automatic

Low Mileage

£24,191

2L
28.4K
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Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Mon Motors Volkswagen Bristol

01172331336 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - 2.0 TSI GTI TCR 3-Door

Low Mileage

£25,995

2L
43.8K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Ellis Ashton Motor Company Ltd

01515419352 *

Volkswagen Golf2010 - R 2.0 DSG (Wingback) DCC 5-Door

Low Mileage

£13,495

39.3K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Eco Cars Motor Company (London)

01144372786 *

5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 1.5 Golf Match Edition TSi Evo Semi-Auto 5dr

Low Mileage

£18,489

Finance available £359 pm

1.5L
23.3K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

AutoTyne

01916076035 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (64) - 2.0 TSI R 3dr

Low Mileage

£15,993

Finance available £335 pm

2L
78.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Revitupukcom

01244268811 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 - TDI SE Nav 5-Door

£10,995

Finance available £223 pm

2L
64.1K
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Diesel
Manual
Estate

Abberton Car Sales

01206879441 *

Volkswagen Golf2013 - TSI BlueMotion Tech S 3-Door

Low Mileage

£6,799

Finance available £130 pm

1.4L
52.4K
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Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Aristocars

01908774007 *

5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 1.5 TSI R-Line 5dr

£17,950

Finance available £348 pm

1.5L
47.1K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Jack Reid Cars Carrickfergus

02893448937 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (67) - 2.0 TDI 150 GT BLUEMOTION EURO 6 5-Door

£6,495

Finance available £123 pm

2L
143.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

Ex Police Car Centre

01384881231 *

2.5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2012 (12) - 2.0 TDi 140 GT 5dr [Leather]

£2,994

2L
163.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

TMB Van Sales

01618042445 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2017 - SE TSI BLUEMOTION TECHNOLOGY 5-Door

£7,495

Finance available £145 pm

1.4L
110.1K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

A R Used Cars Ltd

01280730307 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 - 2.0 Golf SE Nav TDI BlueMotion Technology 5dr

£6,300

Finance available £118 pm

2L
139.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

RallySport Automotive Limited

01206489764 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - SE NAVIGATION TSI EVO DSG Semi Auto 5-Door

Reduced

£15,995

Finance available £335 pm

1.5L
21.1K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Ticehurst Motors Ltd

01580238472 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 (20) - MK8 Hatchback 5-Dr 1.5 TSI (130ps) Life EVO

£13,291

1.5L
62.9K
Miles
Hybrid
Manual
Hatchback

Peter Cooper Volkswagen Portsmouth

02392004522 *

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

£5,000

Finance available £89 pm

1.4L
108.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

JNB Motors Ltd

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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 2016)

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 3dr DSG

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