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.

5,363 Used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale

Volkswagen Golf2010 (59) - 1.4 TSI SE 3dr

Low Mileage

£2,990

1.4L
94.4K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

DWM Enterprises

01172331351 *

4.1/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 (20) - 2.0 TSI R Estate 5dr Petrol DSG 4Motion Euro 6 (s/s) (300 ps)

£20,000

Finance available £372 pm

2L
60.7K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Estate

Big Motoring World Leeds

01134689988 *

Volkswagen Golf2024 - 1.5 TSI 150 Style 5dr

£22,698

1.5L
11.7K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Arnold Clark Volkswagen (Linwood)

01414068772 *

4.7/5 Stars

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

Low Mileage

£9,995

Finance available £201 pm

2L
77.1K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Kirkham Part Ex Centre

01772348362 *

4.4/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2021 - 2.0 TDI 200 GTD 5dr DSG

£23,650

Finance available £465 pm

2L
39.1K
Miles
Diesel
Semi Auto
Hatchback

Jack Reid Cars Carrickfergus

02893448937 *

Volkswagen Golf2020 - 1.5 TSI Life Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (130 ps)

Low Mileage

£14,883

Finance available £310 pm

1.5L
37.3K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Stellantis &You Chelmsford

01245678425 *

4.6/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 2.0 TDI 184 GTD BlueLine 5dr

Reduced

£13,295

Finance available £275 pm

2L
70.5K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Estate

CarBrothers NI

02894339938 *

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

£27,950

Finance available £554 pm

2L
55.8K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Donnelly Bros Citroen (Dungannon)

02887440646 *

Volkswagen Golf2015 - 1.6 TDI 105 Match 5dr

Low Mileage

£8,750

Finance available £173 pm

1.6L
60.0K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Richard Sloan Cars

02890023215 *

Volkswagen Golf2023 (23) - R MK8 2.0 TSI 4Motion 320PS DSG 5 Dr

£31,250

2L
19.8K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

John Clark Skoda Dundee

01382279255 *

Volkswagen Golf2018 - 1.5 TSI EVO 150 GT 5dr DSG

Low Mileage

£15,498

1.5L
26.0K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Hatchback

Stafford Motorstore / Vanstore / Electric Innovation Centre

01785550896 *

4.7/5 Stars

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

£20,697

Finance available £422 pm

1.5L
30.1K
Miles
Hybrid
Automatic
Hatchback

Carsupermarket.com Newcastle

01916070812 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2008 - 2.0 TDI DPF GT Sport 5-Door

Low Mileage

£4,000

Finance available £67 pm

2L
56.9K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

Unit 13 Autos Ltd

01206489453 *

Volkswagen Golf2019 (19) - 2.0 TDI GTD DSG Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£14,995

Finance available £313 pm

2L
87.1K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Greenlight Automotive Ltd

01254920838 *

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

Low Mileage

£14,785

1.6L
26.9K
Miles
Diesel
Automatic
Hatchback

Chorley MG

01257447782 *

Volkswagen Golf2013 (63) - 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GT Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

£5,095

Finance available £91 pm

2L
118.2K
Miles
Diesel
Manual
Hatchback

RISHTON AUTO CARE LIMITED

01254919190 *

4.5/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2024 (12) - GTI 5-Door

Low Mileage

£8,995

Finance available £179 pm

2L
33.4K
Miles
Petrol
Automatic
Not Supplied

Velocity Auto Sales Ltd

01932559041 *

Volkswagen Golf2017 (67) - 1.4 Petrol (TSI), SE Edition, Nav, Hatchback, 3 Door, Euro 6.

£9,999

1.4L
67.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

Elm Tree Car Sales Ltd

01913387238 *

4.7/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2018 (18) - 1.4 TSI SE Nav Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£7,995

Finance available £156 pm

1.4L
66.0K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

TRINITY MOTOR SALES LTD

01422411698 *

0/5 Stars

Volkswagen Golf2020 (70) - MK8 Hatchback 5-Dr 1.5 TSI (150ps) Style EVO

Low Mileage

£16,850

1.5L
18.6K
Miles
Petrol
Manual
Hatchback

John Clark Skoda Dundee

01382279255 *

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 (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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