Volkswagen Golf Hatchback / GTi / GTD / GTE/ R / e-Golf / Estate
Prices start at: €20,225 / €36,115 / €38,115 / €38,495 / €32,995 / €22,575
Engines: Pet: 1.2 (85bhp, 110bhp), 1.4 (150bhp), 2.0 (220bhp, 230bhp, 300bhp); Dsl: 1.6 TDI (90bhp, 110bhp), 2.0 TDI (150bhp, 184bhp). GTE hybrid (1.4 TSI 204bhp), Electric eGolf*.
Bodystyle: Hatchback, estate.
Plus Points: Its mix of solidity and versatility keeps buyers happy. Cabin is easy to live with, the chassis makes for a smooth drive, more equipment. Exceptional GTi. Electric version too. R model is wonderful. GTE hybrid mega frugal.
Minus Points: Prices rise quickly for mid-trim versions.
Best Buy: 1.6-litre 110bhp diesel.
Final Answer: Yes, a stalwart family hatch.
Motorshow says: 
(1.5 / 5)
Prices & Specs
Prices & Specs
| Make | Model | Version | Road Tax | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.2 TSI 85HP TRENDLINE | A | € 20,225 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.2 TSI 110HP TRENDLINE | A | € 21,295 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.2 TSI 85HP TRENDLINE | A | € 21,535 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.2 TSI 110HP TRENDLINE | A | € 22,270 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.2 TSI 110HP COMFORTLINE | A | € 22,965 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.2 TSI 110HP LOUNGE | A | € 23,465 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.2 TSI 110HP COMFORTLINE | A | € 23,950 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.2 TSI DSG 110HP TRENDLINE | A | € 24,085 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.2 TSI 110HP EDITION R | A | € 24,415 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.2 TSI 110HP LOUNGE | A | € 24,450 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.2 TSI 110HP HIGHLINE | A | € 25,325 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.2 TSI 110HP EDITION R | A | € 25,400 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.2 TSI DSG 110HP COMFORTLINE | A | € 25,760 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.2 TSI DSG 110HP LOUNGE | A | € 26,260 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.2 TSI 110HP HIGHLINE | A | € 26,315 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.2 TSI DSG 110HP EDITION R | A | € 27,205 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.4 TSI 150HP HIGHLINE | A | € 27,900 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.2 TSI DSG 110HP HIGHLINE | A | € 28,120 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.4 TSI 150HP HIGHLINE | A | € 28,575 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.4 TSI DSG 150HP HIGHLINE | A | € 30,390 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0 TSI GTI | B | € 36,155 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0 TSI GTI | B | € 37,135 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0 TSI GTI PERFORMANCE | B | € 37,485 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0 TSI GTI PERFORMANCE | B | € 38,465 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0 TSI GTI DSG | C | € 38,745 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0 TSI GTI DSG | C | € 39,725 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0 TSI GTI PERFORMANCE DSG | C | € 40,115 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0 TSI GTI PERFORMANCE DSG | C | € 41,105 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0 TFSI R 4WD | D | € 42,890 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0 TFSI R 4WD | D | € 43,915 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0 TFSI R DSG 4WD | D | € 44,720 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0 TFSI R DSG 4WD | D | € 45,750 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.6 TDI 90HP TRENDLINE | A | € 22,485 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.6 TDI 110HP TRENDLINE | A | € 23,315 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.6 TDI 90HP TRENDLINE | A | € 23,715 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.6 TDI 110HP TRENDLINE | A | € 24,295 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.6 TDI 110HP COMFORTLINE | A | € 24,980 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.6 TDI 110HP LOUNGE | A | € 25,480 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.6 TDI 110HP BLUEMOTION | A | € 25,875 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.6 TDI 110HP COMFORTLINE | A | € 25,965 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.6 TDI DSG 110HP TRENDLINE | A | € 26,110 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.6 TDI 110HP LOUNGE | A | € 26,465 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.6 TDI 110HP EDITION R | A | € 26,710 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.6 TDI 110HP HIGHLINE | A | € 27,330 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.6 TDI 110HP EDITION R | A | € 27,700 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.6 TDI DSG 110HP COMFORTLINE | A | € 27,785 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.6 TDI DSG 110HP LOUNGE | A | € 28,285 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.6 TDI 110HP HIGHLINE | A | € 28,330 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.6 TDI DSG 110HP EDITION R | A | € 29,225 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.6 TDI DSG 110HP HIGHLINE | A | € 30,130 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0 TDI 150HP EDITION R | A | € 30,455 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0 TDI 150HP HIGHLINE | A | € 31,160 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0 TDI DSG 150HP EDITION R | A | € 32,475 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0 TDI DSG 150HP HIGHLINE | A | € 33,180 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0 TDI GTD | A | € 38,115 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0 TDI GTD | A | € 39,095 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0 TDI GTD DSG | B | € 40,175 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0 TDI GTD DSG | B | € 41,165 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | E GOLF | A | € 32,995 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1.4 TSI DSG GTE | A | € 38,495 |
| Make | Model | Version | Road Tax | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Golf Estate | TL 1.2TSI 85HP | A4 | €22,575.00 |
| Volkswagen | Golf Estate | TL 1.2TSI 110HP | A4 | €23,310.00 |
| Volkswagen | Golf Estate | TL 1.2TSI DSG 110HP | A4 | €25,125.00 |
| Volkswagen | Golf Estate | TL 1.6TDI 90HP | A3 | €24,730.00 |
| Volkswagen | Golf Estate | TL 1.6TDI 110HP | A3 | €25,345.00 |
| Volkswagen | Golf Estate | TL 1.6TDI DSG 110HP | A3 | €27,160.00 |
| Volkswagen | Golf Estate | CL 1.2TSI 110HP | A4 | €24,990.00 |
| Volkswagen | Golf Estate | CL 1.2TSI DSG 110HP | A4 | €26,800.00 |
| Volkswagen | Golf Estate | CL 1.6TDI 110HP | A3 | €27,010.00 |
| Volkswagen | Golf Estate | CL 1.6TDI DSG 110HP | A3 | €28,825.00 |
| Volkswagen | Golf Estate | LOUNGE BMT 1.2 TSI 110HP | A4 | €25,490.00 |
| Volkswagen | Golf Estate | LOUNGE BMT 1.2 TSI DSG 110HP | A4 | €27,300.00 |
| Volkswagen | Golf Estate | LOUNGE BMT 1.6 TDI 110HP | A3 | €27,510.00 |
| Volkswagen | Golf Estate | LOUNGE BMT 1.6 TDI DSG 110HP | A3 | €29,325.00 |
| Volkswagen | Golf Estate | HL 1.2TSI 110HP | A4 | €27,355.00 |
| Volkswagen | Golf Estate | HL 1.2TSI DSG 110HP | A4 | €29,160.00 |
| Volkswagen | Golf Estate | HL 1.6TDI 110HP | A3 | €29,370.00 |
| Volkswagen | Golf Estate | HL 1.6TDI DSG 110HP | A3 | €31,175.00 |
| Volkswagen | Golf Estate | HL 2.0TDI 150HP | A3 | €32,200.00 |
| Volkswagen | Golf Estate | HL 2.0TDI DSG 150HP | A4 | €34,225.00 |
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