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.

5,077 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2020 (69) - 2.0 TSI GTI TCR DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£27,750

Finance available £550 pm

2L
30.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

THORP ARCH MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED

01937220370 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 - 2.0 TDI GTD 3dr DSG

£13,195

Finance available £272 pm

2L
72.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

MCautosales

02879440626 *

Volkswagen Golf(17) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GT Estate 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (150 ps)

£8,490

84.8K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Not Supplied

FJ Chalke Nissan Yeovil

01935311784 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2017 - 2.0 Golf SE Nav TDI BlueMotion Technology 5dr

£6,300

Finance available £118 pm

2L
139.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

RallySport Automotive Limited

01206489764 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 2.0 TDI R-Line Edition 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£17,149

Finance available £354 pm

2L
40.2K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Motorpoint Swansea

01792001617 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech R DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£16,995

Finance available £357 pm

2L
52.5K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Grayswood Cars

01428771375 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 - 2.0 TSI 300 R 5dr 4MOTION DSG

Low Mileage

£24,649

Finance available £512 pm

2L
24.3K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

cinch Warehouse Corby

01536219125 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 1.5 eTSI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG Auto

Low Mileage

£26,871

1.5L
3.8K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Marshall Volkswagen Oxford Kidlington

01865956226 *

Volkswagen Golf2025 - 2.0 TDI R-Line DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£32,980

Finance available £628 pm

2L
50.0
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Estate

Crewe Volkswagen

01270445669 *

4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 1.5 TSI Style 5dr

£15,998

1.5L
56.1K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Estate

Arnold Clark Click & Collect Sydenham

01414839958 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 1.5 TSI R-Line 5dr

£18,709

Finance available £384 pm

1.5L
29.7K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

cinch Warehouse Corby

01536219125 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 1.4 TSI eHybrid Style 5dr DSG

£19,999

Finance available £412 pm

1.4L
25.9K
Miles
Hybrid
Semi Auto
Hatchback

cinch Warehouse Corby

01536219125 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 2.0 TSI GTI Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (245 ps)

£21,990

Finance available £431 pm

2L
44.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Your Motoring Limited

01487800643 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2013 (62) - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech SE Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

£5,069

Finance available £91 pm

1.4L
101.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Cheadle Car Sales

01613887701 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 (15) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GT 2dr ++ 35 TAX / HALF LEATHER / DAB / BLUETOOTH +

Reduced

£7,875

Finance available £154 pm

2L
69.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Convertible

Nick King Car Sales (Gloucester)

01452227299 *

Volkswagen Golf2025 (25) - 1.5 TSI 272 GTE eHybrid 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£34,000

Finance available £678 pm

1.5L
329.0
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Richard Nash Cars Ltd

01603931816 *

Volkswagen Golf2008 (58) - 1.4 TSI Match DSG 5dr

Low Mileage

£3,999

Finance available £67 pm

1.4L
80.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Milton Motor Centre

01234237535 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 1.5 TSI EVO R-Line DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£18,995

Finance available £370 pm

1.5L
34.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Oasis Cars Ltd

01474556253 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 2.0 TDI Life 5dr

£14,400

Finance available £299 pm

2L
49.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

VAS Car Sales

02844330145 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 (21) - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr Petrol Hatchback

Low Mileage

£16,680

1.5L
23.1K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Vertu Ford Stoke

01782358009 *

4.6/5 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 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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