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.

5,196 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

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

Low Mileage

£23,883

Finance available £522 pm

2L
29.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Carbase - Lympsham

01934312926 *

4.5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 2.0 Golf R TSi Semi-Auto 4WD 5dr

Reduced

£22,495

Finance available £442 pm

2L
23.8K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Cars Of Essex Ltd

01992367296 *

5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 (70) - 1.5 eTSI 150 Life 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£17,590

Finance available £341 pm

1.5L
24.8K
Miles
Hybrid
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Farnham Volkswagen

01252916356 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (67) - 1.6 TDI SE Nav Estate 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (115 ps)

£7,900

Finance available £154 pm

1.6L
84.6K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

Hammond Cars Ipswich

01473927579 *

4.5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 1.5 TSI Style 5dr

Low Mileage

£16,498

1.5L
33.2K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Dundee Vauxhall / Fiat / Abarth

01382768498 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 (21) - MK8 Hatchback 5-Dr 1.5 TSI (130ps) Style EVO + IQ LIGHTS + WINTER PACK

£17,491

1.5L
33.7K
Miles
Hybrid
Manual
Hatchback

Peter Cooper Volkswagen Portsmouth

02392004522 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.4 TSI eHybrid Style 5dr DSG

£18,599

Finance available £385 pm

1.4L
37.5K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Motorpoint Chingford

02039104754 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (14) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GT DSG Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

Reduced

£5,999

2L
131.8K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

AL PRESTIGE CARS LTD

02380017157 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2011 (11) - 1.4 TSI S 5dr

Low Mileage

£2,675

1.4L
95.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Paramount Auto Group LTD

02039577488 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 1.5 Golf SE Nav TSi Evo 5dr

£9,750

Finance available £196 pm

1.5L
82.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

NATIONAL CAR HUB

01922665543 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 (16) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech Match Edition Hatchback 3dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s

Low Mileage

£10,999

Finance available £223 pm

2L
57.8K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Wearside Autoparc

01913002146 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2023 (23) - 2.0 TDI GTD 5dr DSG (SAT NAV, CLIMATE, CRUISE)

£26,988

2L
27.3K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Jeff White Motors

02920028289 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2014 - e-Golf 5dr

Low Mileage

£6,690

Finance available £127 pm

62.1K
Miles
Electric
Automatic
Hatchback

Grays of Holbeach

01406430115 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI Active 5dr

Low Mileage

£19,977

1.5L
15.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen Scunthorpe

01724708058 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 2.0 TDI GTD BlueLine Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£17,491

Finance available £339 pm

2L
35.9K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Greenaway Autos Ltd

02921674404 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (14) - 1.2 TSI BlueMotion Tech S Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

£3,995

1.2L
90.1K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

A1 Motor Grand Ltd

01216615471 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 2.0 Golf GTi Performance TSi Semi-Auto 5dr

Low Mileage

£24,490

2L
25.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Phantom Motor Company

01942365271 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 (21) - 1.5 TSI R-Line Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

£18,999

Finance available £370 pm

1.5L
48.9K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Empressive Motor Company

01865591236 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI 150 Life 5dr

£15,399

Finance available £312 pm

1.5L
49.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

cinch

01452227360 *

4.3/5 Stars

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

£4,150

Finance available £70 pm

1.6L
116.5K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

H N S Motors

01274059857 *

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 Present)

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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