Review

Volkswagen Golf hatchback

Price: £15,865 - £23,825
4.5
/5
  • Pros:
  • Solid build, strong image
  • Comfortable, quiet cabin
  • Decent economy
  • Cons:
  • Not as engaging to drive as Ford’s Focus
  • Optional extras can be expensive
  • Boot isn’t as big as Honda Civic’s
Volkswagen Golf hatchback
reviewed by Carbuyer

The Golf exudes quality and badge appeal. It's not as much fun to drive as a Ford Focus, but the Golf instead majors on comfort and luxury. The range is comprehensive, offering everything from a super-economical BlueMotion model to the rapid R high performance flagship. To broaden appeal, all models are available with three or five doors. TSI petrol engines are very impressive and return low emissions with surprising performance. All models come with air-conditioning, but you’ll have to pay extra for Bluetooth mobile phone connection across the range – which dents the Golf's reputation for value for money.

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