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.

5,132 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2015 - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GTD 5-Door

£8,999

Finance available £179 pm

2L
98.4K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

The Motor World MCR LTD

01616944305 *

Volkswagen Golf2025 - Hatch Style 1.5 TSI eHybrid 204ps 6-Speed DSG 5 Door Auto

£31,404

1.5L
2.6K
Miles
Hybrid
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen South Oxford

01235429705 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 (71) - 2.0 TDI GTD Hatchback 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (200 ps)

£20,999

Finance available £411 pm

2L
71.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Wearside Autoparc

01913002146 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 eTSI 150 Life 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£18,499

Finance available £383 pm

1.5L
19.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Motorpoint Derby

01332419211 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 1.5 eTSI 150 Life 5dr DSG Hatchback

£15,895

1.5L
53.8K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Perrys Canterbury Vauxhall

01227203980 *

4.1/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 2.0 TDI 184 GTD 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£22,899

Finance available £489 pm

2L
17.7K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

FOW Winsford

01606535848 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2013 (13) - SE TSi 5 Dr DSG Auto [7]

Low Mileage

£10,995

Finance available £223 pm

1.4L
18.1K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Pevensey Bay Car Centre

01323402241 *

4.1/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2024 (24) - 2.0 TSI GTI Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (245 ps)

Low Mileage

£31,000

Finance available £538 pm

2L
5.8K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Leeds

01134689988 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 2.0 TDI Life 5dr

Low Mileage

£17,250

Finance available £334 pm

2L
26.5K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Rudi Gage Car Sales

02827440452 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 (70) - 1.5 eTSI MHEV Style DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£18,993

Finance available £378 pm

1.5L
18.4K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

The Car Co

01616945324 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - 2.0 TDI R-Line DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£16,950

Finance available £356 pm

2L
34.6K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Car Planet Watford

01923927636 *

4.3/5 Stars

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

Low Mileage

£21,495

Finance available £421 pm

2L
40.2K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Fitzroy Motor Co

01425203840 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - MK7 Facelift 2.0 TSI GTI Performance DSG 5DR. 26080 MILES Automatic

Low Mileage

£22,990

Finance available £452 pm

2L
26.1K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Crowsons of Spalding

01775660387 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 2.0 TSI R Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) (310 ps)

£17,495

Finance available £339 pm

2L
83.4K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Tenby Car Supermarket

01582280726 *

Volkswagen Golf2008 - 1.4 TSI Match 5 Door

Low Mileage

£2,995

1.4L
84.2K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Heron Automotive LTD

01371700627 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 - VOLKSWAGEN Golf 1.5 eTSI MHEV R-Line Hatchback 5dr Petrol Hybrid DSG Euro

£23,250

1.5L
26.6K
Miles
Hybrid
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Chiswick Honda

02038934344 *

0/5 Stars

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

Reduced

£13,495

Finance available £279 pm

2L
89.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Botley Car Centre Limited

01489661104 *

Volkswagen Golf2010 (10) - 1.4 TSI SE 5dr

Reduced

£3,995

Finance available £67 pm

1.4L
78.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Landore Motors

01792346402 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 (24) - 2.0 TSI R Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) (320 ps)

Low Mileage

£37,700

Finance available £673 pm

2L
4.6K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Blue Bell Hill

01634557830 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 1.6 TDI Match 5dr DSG SEMI-AUTO

£14,700

1.6L
62.7K
Miles
Diesel
Semi Auto
Hatchback

TrustFord Coleraine

02890026915 *

4.7/5 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 5dr DSG

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