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.

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Volkswagen Golf2023 (23) - 2.0 TSI R Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) (320 ps)

£31,800

Finance available £556 pm

2L
20.1K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Leeds

01134689988 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 2.0 TDI 184 GTD 5dr DSG

Reduced

£17,499

Finance available £339 pm

2L
45.0K
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Hatchback

John Griffiths Cars Ltd

01778308207 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (64) - 2.0 TDI GTD 3dr DSG

£8,995

Finance available £179 pm

2L
103.0K
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Diesel
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Paul Mulford T/A AUTOPARK

01603978058 *

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

£20,990

Finance available £411 pm

2L
67.2K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Autohaven Motors Ltd

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Volkswagen Golf2017 (17) - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech GTI Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (230 ps)

£15,984

Finance available £335 pm

2L
74.0K
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Hatchback

K W Motors Ltd

01727648035 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 (72) - 1.5 TSI Life Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (130 ps)

£13,800

Finance available £239 pm

1.5L
49.2K
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Manual
Hatchback

Big Motoring World Cannock

01543221765 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 2.0 TSI GTI 5dr DSG Auto

£22,886

2L
52.0K
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Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Marshall Jaguar Cambridge

01223608732 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - GTI Performance 2.0 TSI 245PS 7-speed DSG 5 Door Automatic

Low Mileage

£21,185

2L
51.5K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Mon Motors Volkswagen Weston-super-Mare

01934319038 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 2.0 TSI GTI Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (245 ps)

Low Mileage

£26,212

Finance available £575 pm

2L
19.1K
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Hatchback

Carbase - Bristol

01172331396 *

4.4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2017 - 1.4 TSI SE Nav 5-Door

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£8,949

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1.4L
70.4K
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Petrol
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Hatchback

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01616944305 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 - SE TSI BLUEMOTION TECHNOLOGY 5-Door

£7,495

Finance available £145 pm

1.4L
110.1K
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Hatchback

A R Used Cars Ltd

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Volkswagen Golf2017 - 2.0L GTi TSi Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (227 bhp)

£13,950

Finance available £289 pm

2L
83.8K
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Manual
Hatchback

Rely Motors Ltd

01592807336 *

Volkswagen Golf2013 - TSI Highline 5-Door

Reduced

£12,500

Finance available £257 pm

1.4L
31.0K
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Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Magnum Motor Co

01252968428 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 - VOLKSWAGEN Golf 1.5 TSI EVO R-Line Edition Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6

Low Mileage

£20,999

1.5L
23.6K
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Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Norton Way Honda

01462412594 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 1.5 eTSI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG

£18,099

Finance available £370 pm

1.5L
50.1K
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Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

cinch Warehouse Corby

01536219125 *

4.3/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2017 - 2.0 TDI 184 GTD 5dr DSG

£14,995

Finance available £313 pm

2L
83.4K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Comiskey Motors

02830447308 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 (15) - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech R DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£13,816

Finance available £286 pm

2L
82.4K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

GAH AUTOS LTD

01777801476 *

Volkswagen Golf2013 - 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Tech S 5-Door

£4,495

Finance available £78 pm

1.6L
110.7K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

New York Car Sales

01709288262 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 1.5 TSI R-Line 5dr

Low Mileage

£25,998

1.5L
1.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Click & Collect Swansea

01414839956 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2017 (17) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GTD DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£10,395

Finance available £210 pm

2L
100.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Estate

Poolstock Car Sales Limited

01942597424 *

4/5 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 3dr DSG

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