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.

5,238 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 2.0 TSI 320 R 4Motion 5dr DSG Auto

Low Mileage

£28,910

2L
30.8K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen Harlow

01279598864 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 (15) - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech S DSG Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

£7,421

Finance available £143 pm

1.4L
84.6K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Peter Cooper Vehicle Trade Centre

01489661106 *

Volkswagen Golf2009 - 1.4 S 5-Door

Low Mileage

£3,150

Finance available £48 pm

1.4L
124.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Peak Motors Limited

01663790344 *

4.8/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 - e-Golf 5-Door

Low Mileage

£9,295

Finance available £185 pm

39.1K
Miles
Electric
Automatic
Hatchback

Premier Car Supermarket Kettering Ltd

01536219120 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 1.4 TSI eHybrid Style 5dr DSG

£18,999

Finance available £394 pm

1.4L
28.4K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Motorpoint Coventry

02475187133 *

Volkswagen Golf2013 (63) - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE DSG Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£5,989

Finance available £111 pm

1.6L
87.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Springfield Mill Motors Ltd

01535280869 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (64) - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE DSG Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

£6,000

Finance available £112 pm

1.6L
100.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Finance Carshop Limited Leicester

01164646052 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - 2.0 TSI GTI Performance Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£20,495

2L
32.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Goscote Services

01164785112 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 2.0 TSI GTI Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (245 ps) - HEATED STEERIN

Low Mileage

£28,333

Finance available £574 pm

2L
14.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Carsa Halesowen

01217525895 *

4.4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 1.5 TSI Match 5dr

£20,737

1.5L
18.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen Milton Keynes

01908926622 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI 150 R-Line 5dr

Low Mileage

£21,498

1.5L
17.1K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Dundee Renault / Dacia / Hyundai / Vanstore

01382214596 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 (R) - 2.0 TSI R Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) (310 ps) Full Servi

Low Mileage

£21,495

Finance available £421 pm

2L
54.9K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Benmarks Motors Limited

01482249281 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 8 Life 2.0 TDI 115PS 7-speed DSG 5 Door Auto

Low Mileage

£19,684

2L
12.5K
Miles
Diesel
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen Bridgwater

01278555830 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 (70) - MK8 Hatchback 5-Dr 2.0TDI (150ps) Style DSG

Low Mileage

£19,995

2L
20.5K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Specialist Cars Dunfermline

01383347079 *

Volkswagen Golf2013 (13) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GT Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

£5,495

Finance available £100 pm

2L
107.4K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Pavilion Motor Company

01614139866 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 (12)

Reduced

£4,490

Finance available £78 pm

1.2L
68.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Not Supplied

Wheelwise

01535281131 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 (20) - 1.5 TSI 150 Style 5dr

Reduced

£16,490

1.5L
35.1K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Listers Volkswagen Evesham

01386571259 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 eTSI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG

£22,498

1.5L
29.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Estate

Arnold Clark Click & Collect Sydenham

01414839958 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 1.5 eTSI 150 Style 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£17,416

1.5L
30.6K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Oldham Audi

01613887651 *

4.1/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2024 (24) - 1.5 TSI Match 5dr Petrol Hatchback

£21,501

1.5L
17.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Vertu Volkswagen Mansfield

01312025167 *

4.6/5 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 (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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