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.

5,135 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

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

£31,998

2L
36.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Click & Collect Bristol

01416118398 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 (68) - 1.5 TSI EVO SE Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (130 ps)

Reduced

£10,990

1.5L
65.2K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Carworld Superstore

01733978043 *

4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 1.5 TSI Life Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (130 ps) - USB AUDIO

Low Mileage

£14,756

Finance available £289 pm

1.5L
28.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Carsa Towcester

01327221488 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (64) - 1.6 TDI 105 Match 5dr

£3,999

Finance available £67 pm

1.6L
145.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Geneva Motors Harlow

01279212108 *

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

£20,495

1.5L
17.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Vertu Volkswagen Mansfield

01312025167 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2025 - 1 980 CCVOLKS W GOLF 7 GTI

Low Mileage

£10,900

Finance available £221 pm

2L
34.2K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Jan London Trade Manchester

01216474048 *

Volkswagen Golf2025 - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr

Low Mileage

£22,498

1.5L
1.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Dundee Vauxhall / Fiat / Abarth

01382768498 *

4.7/5 Stars

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

£5,389

Finance available £98 pm

1.6L
90.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

Kingslake Cars

02380017272 *

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

£17,263

1.5L
40.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Stellantis &You Sale

01614139897 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2023 (0V) - 2.0L R 20 YEARS TSI 4MOTION DSG 5d 329 BHP 5-Door

Low Mileage

£42,500

Finance available £853 pm

2L
8.9K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

RD Harrison Car Sales

01747440696 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 1.5 TSI Style 5dr

£15,755

1.5L
47.6K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen Reading

01189077016 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - 1.6 TDI Match Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (115 ps)

Low Mileage

£12,800

Finance available £269 pm

1.6L
33.2K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Camberley

01276983839 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (68) - 1.5 TSI EVO SE [Nav] 5dr

£10,500

Finance available £212 pm

1.5L
70.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Carwise (Derby) Ltd

01332977064 *

4.5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 eTSI 150 Style 5dr DSG Auto

Low Mileage

£21,372

1.5L
9.8K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen Newbury

01635959570 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech Match Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£7,950

Finance available £155 pm

1.4L
79.2K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Master Cars Biggleswade Ltd

01767661224 *

Volkswagen Golf2012 (62) - 2.0 TDI GT (Leather) Euro 5 5dr

£3,995

Finance available £67 pm

2L
114.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

EVOLVE MOTOR GROUP LTD

01793680983 *

4.9/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 1.5 TSI EVO SE [Nav] 5dr DSG Petrol Hatchback

Low Mileage

£15,736

1.5L
29.4K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Vertu Peugeot Banbury

01865956223 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf(18) - 1.4 TSI SE Nav DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£11,300

Finance available £230 pm

71.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Not Supplied

MEBTRONIC LTD

01733666891 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (14) - 2.0 TSI GTI Cabriolet DSG Euro 5 2dr

Low Mileage

£10,850

Finance available £220 pm

2L
60.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Convertible

B R Car Sales Ltd

01592407414 *

4.8/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 - GTI TSI DSG 5-Door

£24,775

Finance available £488 pm

2L
45.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

JMV

01634564263 *

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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