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.

5,132 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2015 (65) - 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech ACT GT Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (150 p

Low Mileage

£11,580

1.4L
70.8K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Dace Car Supermarket

01616945306 *

4.8/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 1.5 TSI Style 5dr

£20,998

1.5L
14.8K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Motorstore (Huddersfield)

01484506234 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2023 - 1.4 TSI eHybrid Style 5dr DSG Auto

£18,267

1.4L
44.9K
Miles
Hybrid
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Marshall Honda Leicester

01164785122 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 (24) - 2.0 TSI R Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) (320 ps) / FINANCE

Reduced

£32,995

Finance available £657 pm

2L
14.4K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Parkland Motors

01509276004 *

4.2/5 Stars

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

Low Mileage

£17,991

Finance available £349 pm

2L
35.9K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Greenaway Autos Ltd

02921674404 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 (65) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GTD Hatchback 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (184 ps)

£11,490

Finance available £234 pm

2L
79.8K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

XENON AUTOMOTIVE LTD

01707932603 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 (72) - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr Petrol Hatchback

£17,021

1.5L
28.2K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Vertu Ford Morpeth

01670333531 *

4.9/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2022 (72) - 1.5 TSI 150 Life 5dr DAMAGED REPAIRABLE SALVAGE

£11,991

Finance available £246 pm

1.5L
33.8K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS

01280733612 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2010 - 2.0 TSI R 4MOTION 3dr DSG

Reduced

£12,995

Finance available £268 pm

2L
95.0K
Miles
Petrol
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Top Gear NI

02879440940 *

Volkswagen Golf2022 - 1.5 TSI Life 5dr

Low Mileage

£18,599

Finance available £385 pm

1.5L
8.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Motorpoint Glasgow

01412601249 *

Volkswagen Golf2016 (65) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech Match Edition Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£7,000

Finance available £134 pm

2L
100.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

S AND T MOTOR CO LTD

01913002236 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 1.5 TSI EVO R-Line Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£14,583

Finance available £303 pm

1.5L
44.5K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

SHEPSHED FORD

01509277046 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 (14) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GTD Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (184 p

£8,500

Finance available £168 pm

2L
98.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Mersea Car Sales

01206489531 *

Volkswagen Golf2013 - Se Bluemotion Technology Tdi Semi-auto 5-Door

Low Mileage

£6,995

Finance available £134 pm

2L
85.0K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Meridian Motors Limited

01506376846 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 (21) - 2.0 TDI GTD Hatchback 5dr Diesel DSG Euro 6 (s/s) (200 ps)

£21,995

Finance available £431 pm

2L
43.6K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

P&W Motor Company

01782986878 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 2.0 TSI 320 R 4Motion 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£32,750

Finance available £652 pm

2L
17.7K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

David Hayton Ltd (Mazda Carlisle)

01228273252 *

Volkswagen Golf2014 - 2.0 TSI BlueMotion Tech GTI Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Low Mileage

£10,995

Finance available £223 pm

2L
66.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Wrights Motors

01366310748 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 1.4 TSI SE Nav Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (125 ps) Manual

Low Mileage

£11,495

1.4L
55.4K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Sherwoods Citroen Gateshead

01918146400 *

4.9/5 Stars

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

Low Mileage

£27,990

1.5L
1.2K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Listers Volkswagen Evesham

01386571259 *

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 1.0 TSI Life Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (110 ps)

Low Mileage

£15,500

Finance available £324 pm

1L
31.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Halesowen Motor House - Halesowen

01217525784 *

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 (2016 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 / 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

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 5dr DSG

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