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.

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Volkswagen Golf2016 - 2.0 TDI GTD 5dr

£11,850

Finance available £242 pm

2L
75.5K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Armagh Auto Sales

02837442284 *

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

Low Mileage

£14,700

Finance available £312 pm

1.6L
31.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Camberley

01276983839 *

Volkswagen Golf2012 - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE 2dr

Reduced

£4,695

Finance available £83 pm

1.6L
110.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Convertible

VW Audi Auto Sales

02890026940 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 - 1.6 TDI SE 5dr

£8,950

Finance available £178 pm

1.6L
100.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Auto Pro X

02895908086 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 (71) - 1.5 TSI 150 R-Line 5dr

Reduced

£20,293

1.5L
17.3K
Miles
Hybrid
Manual
Hatchback

Peter Cooper Volkswagen Chichester

01242507316 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 (20) - 2.0 TSI GTI Performance DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£20,995

Finance available £411 pm

2L
49.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Precision Motor Group

02039537318 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 2.0 TSI 245 GTI Performance 5dr

£18,950

Finance available £369 pm

2L
53.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Lismenary Motors

02893448902 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (0M) - 2.0 TSI GTI Hatchback 3dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (230 ps)

Reduced

£12,995

Finance available £268 pm

2L
85.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Sheffield Car Centre Ltd

01144786513 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr Manual

£18,499

Finance available £359 pm

1.5L
29.7K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

The Car Warehouse Bridgend

01656336621 *

4.4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 1.5 TSI 150 Match 5dr

£21,517

1.5L
15.2K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen Milton Keynes

01908926622 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (17) - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech R DSG 4MOTION Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£17,781

Finance available £345 pm

2L
58.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Estate

Eye Green Cars

01733794296 *

3.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 (22) - 1.5 TSI Life Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

£15,200

Finance available £263 pm

1.5L
28.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Blue Bell Hill

01634557830 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 (22) - 1.5 eTSI MHEV R-Line Hatchback 5dr Petrol Hybrid DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

Low Mileage

£22,000

Finance available £394 pm

1.5L
13.8K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Enfield

02037634741 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (64) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GT DSG Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

Reduced

£6,845

Finance available £131 pm

2L
97.6K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Audenshaw Motor Company Ltd TA Audenshaw Motors

01614139877 *

4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2014 (14) - 1.4 TSI SE Cabriolet Euro 5 2dr

£3,500

Finance available £56 pm

1.4L
111.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Convertible

Fame Cars Limited

01216474010 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 (23) - 1.5 TSI Style Edition Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£19,995

Finance available £390 pm

1.5L
28.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Fitzroy Motor Co

01425203840 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 (63) - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech SE DSG Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£7,989

Finance available £156 pm

1.4L
56.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Not Supplied

Park Lane Motors LTD

01535280992 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - 1.0 TSI Match Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (115 ps)

£12,295

1L
53.2K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Motor Trust UK Bury

01612416386 *

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

Low Mileage

£21,299

Finance available £463 pm

1.5L
7.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Carbase - Lympsham

01934312926 *

4.5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2017 - 1.6 TDI 110 Match Edition 5dr

£8,895

Finance available £176 pm

1.6L
92.7K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

SM Motors NI

02827440451 *

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 5dr DSG

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