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.

5,242 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2020 - e-Golf 5-Door

Reduced

£7,995

Finance available £167 pm

57.0K
Miles
Electric
Automatic
Hatchback

Car Station Ltd

01992367374 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr

£19,998

1.5L
15.7K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Click & Collect Thurrock

01416118466 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 (69) - 2.0 TSI 300 R 5door 4MOTION DSG

Low Mileage

£21,990

Finance available £431 pm

2L
37.0K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Cherry Tree Cars

01482947563 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 2.0 TDI R-Line 5dr DSG

£14,495

Finance available £302 pm

2L
82.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Hynes Motors

02890023625 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - 2.0 TSI GTI Performance Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (245 ps)

£17,470

2L
64.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Dace Specialist Car Centre Manchester

01612417068 *

4.8/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 (70) - 1.5 eTSI MHEV Style DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£9,989

1.5L
142.0K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Motorhub

01535281058 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 (73) - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr

Low Mileage

£19,990

1.5L
6.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Listers Volkswagen Worcester

01902240177 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 1.5 TSI R-Line 5dr

Low Mileage

£21,998

1.5L
18.2K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Blackpool Vauxhall / Vanstore

01253201464 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - 2.0 TSI R DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£22,989

Finance available £452 pm

2L
42.5K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Stonebrook Motors

01932502422 *

Volkswagen Golf2025 - 2.0 TSI 300 GTI Clubsport 5dr DSG Automatic

£42,498

2L
2.8K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Sinclair Volkswagen (Port Talbot)

01639501372 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 2.0 TSI 320 R 4Motion 5dr DSG

£36,898

2L
16.8K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Glasgow Corvette / Maserati / LUXE

01414049937 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2012 (62) - 2.0 TDi 170 GTD 5dr DSG [Leather]

£5,450

2L
138.0K
Miles
Diesel
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Aylesbury Motor Group Ltd

01296324581 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 (72) - 1.5 eTSI MHEV Style DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£16,200

Finance available £270 pm

1.5L
52.3K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Quality Part X Ltd Dunstable

01582280653 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 1.4 Tsi 13kwh Gte Hatchback 5dr Petrol Plug In Hybrid Dsg Euro 6 s/s 245 Ps

Low Mileage

£25,995

1.4L
4.3K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Pentagon Peugeot & SEAT (Scunthorpe)

01724707999 *

4.5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 2.0 TSI GTI Clubsport Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (300 ps) - HEAT

£29,156

Finance available £591 pm

2L
23.7K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Carsa Durham

01388217377 *

4.4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2025 - 1.5 TSI 272 GTE eHybrid 5dr DSG

£33,991

1.5L
6.4K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen Harlow

01279598864 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (17) - 1.4 TSI SE 5dr DSG Auto

Reduced

£5,250

Finance available £95 pm

1.4L
98.0K
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Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Birmingham Motors Ltd

01217525226 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 1.5 Match Edition Evo TSI Dsg 5DR Estate Petrol

Low Mileage

£18,289

Finance available £355 pm

1.5L
19.9K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Estate

Direct Cars Limited

01145510336 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2015 - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GT Hatchback 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 5 (s/s) (150 ps)

Low Mileage

£8,495

Finance available £167 pm

2L
80.7K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Motorology

01515417934 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (14) - 1.6 TDI SE 5dr DSG

£6,495

Finance available £123 pm

1.6L
104.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Estate

JPB Specialist Cars Ltd

01434400352 *

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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