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.

5,295 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 1.5 eTSI 150 Style DSG 5-Door

£16,497

Finance available £332 pm

1.5L
53.2K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

CarSupermarket.com Lincoln

01522459088 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 (69) - 2.0 TDI GT Edition Estate 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

Low Mileage

£16,300

Finance available £349 pm

2L
25.1K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Estate

Big Motoring World Peterborough

01733971423 *

Volkswagen Golf2025 - TSI GTI Clubsport 5-Door

Reduced

£42,995

Finance available £863 pm

2L
2.9K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Riviera Automotive Ltd

01274505967 *

4.4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 (68) - 1.5 TSI EVO R-LINE FIVE DOOR 150 BHP + SAT NAV + APPLE CAR PLAY + PARKING S 5-Door

£13,690

Finance available £284 pm

1.5L
56.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

GTS Automotive Ltd

01257442439 *

Volkswagen Golf2025 (25) - 1.5 eTSI 150 Style 5dr DSG

£31,990

1.5L
100.0
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

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01789339674 *

Volkswagen Golf2001 (X) - GTI 1.8T MK4 Golf GTI 1.8 Turbo 5 Door Manual

100

Low Mileage

£5,995

Finance available £112 pm

1.8L
52.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Not Supplied

Chartwell Suffolk Ltd

01787326839 *

4.2/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2011 (11) - 1.4 Twist Euro 5 5dr

Low Mileage

£4,999

Finance available £89 pm

1.4L
49.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Cars Hub

01753915480 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 1.5 TSI R-Line Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (130 ps) - BLUETOOT

Low Mileage

£19,342

Finance available £385 pm

1.5L
19.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Carsa Shrewsbury

01743292169 *

Volkswagen Golf2012 (62) - 1.4 TSI Match Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (122 ps)

Low Mileage

£7,145

Finance available £137 pm

1.4L
50.1K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Sidney Jackson & Son Limited

01625704565 *

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

£11,749

Finance available £226 pm

1.6L
68.7K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Hilton Car Supermarket Aylesbury

01296320383 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 35.8kWh e-Golf Hatchback 5dr Electric Auto (136 ps)

Reduced

£9,195

Finance available £183 pm

48.0K
Miles
Electric
Automatic
Hatchback

D & J Autos Ltd

01525300684 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 2.0 TSI GTI DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£13,995

Finance available £290 pm

2L
95.7K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Greenlight Automotive Ltd

01254920838 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 1.5 TSI Style 5dr

Low Mileage

£17,698

1.5L
31.8K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Motorstore (East Kilbride)

01355203632 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 1.5 TSI 150 Match 5dr

£23,515

1.5L
17.0
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen Oxford Kidlington

01865956226 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 (66) - 2.0 GTI CLUBSPORT S 3d 306 BHP 3-Door

Reduced

£29,500

Finance available £586 pm

2L
27.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Praters Of Hollingdon LLP

01525308854 *

Volkswagen Golf2007 (07) - R32 3.2 V6 4MOTION 5dr DSG SCORPIONS TOP SPEC

Low Mileage

£6,495

Finance available £123 pm

3.2L
108.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Quality Car Sales

01924667062 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 2.0 TDI Life 5dr

£14,049

Finance available £283 pm

2L
68.6K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

cinch Warehouse Corby

01536219125 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 5-Door

Low Mileage

£19,650

Finance available £383 pm

2L
44.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Not Supplied

Mac Motors

02890023774 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 (73) - 2.0 TDI 200 GTD 5dr DSG

Reduced

£28,995

Finance available £575 pm

2L
19.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

L A MOTORS

07393778079 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 (72) - 1.5 TSI 150 R-Line 5dr

Low Mileage

£20,990

1.5L
17.7K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Listers Volkswagen Stratford-upon-Avon

01789339674 *

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 3dr DSG

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