Volkswagen Golf Running Costs
Overall Average Rating: 90.3%
Position in the Top 100 cars: 4th
The car of the people lives up to VW’s marketing hype, scoring a raft of solid if unexceptional scores.
What lets it down is its less than impressive reliability record and sub-standard build quality – areas VW would have us believe are core strengths. Let’s hope the MkVI can improve things in these two areas.
Manufacturer Verdict (Position: 16th)
It’s tough for high-volume makers to stay at the top here, yet VW has climbed one place. The MkVI Golf will be included in the 2010 poll, and bosses will hope it will lift the firm further ahead of its rivals.
Owners who would buy a Volkswagen Golf Owner Reviews Container again
29th in Driver Power 2010
Owners who would buy another Volkswagen Golf again:
37th in Driver Power 2010
Running Cost: 13th in Driver Power 2010
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
Overall a great car but some squeaks and rattles I wasn't expecting from a VW have appeared and even after a 2001 Passat you notice the Golf is a cheaper car in terms of extras. Very disappointed with the paint - i.e. soft. It's been in the paint shop 3 times this year and need a 4 th visit again. Just minor scrapes from jackets, shopping bags etc make it look like it's been uncared for, but I suppose it's the same with all water based paints now. I've given up trying to look after the body work now. I haven't hit the service interval yet but in the 11k travelled it's been an economical and overall restored my enjoyment in driving again. I often just 'go for a drive' in the evening as it's great fun on a/b roads and the 1.4 TSI single charged engine is a peach.
Cost: 5/5
06-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
I like the car but picked the wrong engine size so am frustrated with 1.6 as it lacks power for acceleration. I also found that in order to ensure a better performance I have to use the high grade unleaded petrol which is more expensive. I should have gone for a GTI with at least 1.8 to make this a better ride. Other than that is is a smooth ride and good little car. I would have liked the option not to have the bucket (sport) seats.
Cost: 2/5
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
Excellent. The issue was a software problem that an upgrade fixed quickly. i've got a 1.4 TSI SE with DSG gearbox. It's much more responsive than I imagined and much more frugal. It drives very smoothly, changes up imperceptibly and so gets great consumption (i average 44mpg and have got 50+ on a run). Also as quite as a Lexus. Am well impressed as i've never been a great fan of golfs but love this car, and it is fun for a family hatch
Cost: 5/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
I've had a 3 series BMW estate (new model) and a Volvo C30 prior to this, I wish I'd gone for the Golf sooner. The best compromise between the above two , very well built (good as BMW), understated as opposed to daring styling and 49 MPG from the 2.0 TDI. It's a bit noisy at start up and if you dont have the tyre pressure just right then there's a bit of road noise in the cabin, but this is a classy car.
Cost: 5/5
07-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
The bad points of my Golf mark V:
1: There can be a few rattles from the dash board
2: The std radio / CD is far too basic
3: The underdash heater is aimed at my knees - it should be aimed at my feet.
4: front tyre wear is not good.
That's it !!!!! No more complaints. Everything else I'm perfectly happy with and would have no hesitation in running this car for another 3 years.
Cost: 5/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Golf GTi Edition 30 with DSG and all the toys I wanted. Bought through broker (Lloyds TSB) as I couldn't get any main dealers to play direct. Absolutely belting car. It's more than happy to tootle around town, but it's a riot out in the country. And it's got five seats and a decent boot! Without doubt the best car I've ever had.
Cost: 5/5
57-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
This survey could be misleading, the car i have rated is a Golf GTI so you would expect the economy to be lower than say what someone would rate a diesel and performance to be rated higher than other models. So to sum up the GTI variant i would recommend it to anyone, great performance without breaking the bank.
Cost: 3/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
good overall performance for a car in its class. Comfort ride, strong performance and excellent build quality (its doesn't feel plastic like some other cars you drive). The only issue is fuel economy which is average although that may have something to do with the way I drive it too!
Cost: 3/5
05-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
The car has more than lived up to my expectations.I never buy the same car twice but would almost make an exception in this case.The only real improvement would be the addition of 4wd.Obviously the Golf R deals with this,but £30K for a Golf?A bridge too far I think.
Cost: 5/5
03-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
An excellent all rounder with a good balance between power and economy from this 150 bhp model.
The Golf handles well in the bends,however is a relaxed cruiser on the motorway.
Discreet whilst making progress,but would not look out of place outside a 5 star hotel.
Cost: 5/5
57-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
I think the car is very good. Have been let down by dealer with an issue with the Sat-Nav which has never been resolved and I've always found the level of service in their dealerships to be a bit on the tardy side. I expected a bit more from VW.
Cost: 2/5
06-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
A good all-rounder but expensive to run. VW DON'T SAY ANYWHERE THAT THE TSI ENGINES MUST HAVE EXPENSIVE SUPER UNLEADED TO RUN IN THE UK.
Servicing is expensive (even my Crossfire was cheaper) - VW charge £190 for an oil change!!!
Cost: 2/5
51-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
LOVE THE CAR, GOOD LOOKS, ECONOMIC, JUST UNLUCKY WITH THIS ONE HAVING TO HAVE NEW GEARBOX JUST AFTER PURCHASING, BUT IT IS OUR 4TH GOLF AND THE ONLY ONE TO HAVE ANY PROBLEMS, WILL DEFINATELY BUY A GOLF IN THE FUTURE
Cost: 5/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
1.6 diesel seems to rely on the turbo too much it is easy to stall and is under powered at low revs and will not reach claimed MPG of 62 its more like 53. Would have same model again but never the 1.6 diesel.
Cost: 3/5
54-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
A little more expensive then most similar models, for example from Ford or Vauxhall - but the quality is superb, the car drives well, it still looks respectable and it has retained money well.
Cost: 4/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
The Golf has the big car feel but in a small package. From being a SAAB sportswagon driver before I haven't noticed the difference in the drive and that's very posiitive for the Golf.
Cost: 5/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
The golf replaced a less than impressive current shape Honda Civic & has proven to be much better built. Apart from the rather course diesel engine, It's the best car I've ever owned.
Cost: 3/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
SUPERB TDI 170 BHP EVERYTHING AND MORE PLUS GOOD FUEL
CONSUMPTION CONSIDERING THE POWER AVAILABLE,JUST A
LITTLE LIGHT ON THE GAS WILL GET YOU 58-60 MPG WILL CRUISE
ALL DAY AT 80+
Cost: 4/5
Other-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
A great package of looks, performance, economy and quality...and what a superb manual gearbox. A fun car that will be very desirable second hand and retain strong residuals.
Cost: 5/5
07-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
My Golf R32 has proved to be an excellent purchase. At no time have I thought I made the wrong decision in buying it and I would strongly recommend the VW brand to anyone.
Cost: 5/5
58-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
The GTI Edition30 is an out standing car for the price , and I would recomend the car to anyone who likes hothatch car that just about does evrything it says on the tin!!
Cost: 2/5
06-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
3 corroded alloy wheels and ABS unit changed under warranty with no quibble from main dealer. Although this was a surprise as i thought all golfs were bullet proof.
Cost: 5/5
51-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
Mk 4 Golf a little unreliable with coil packs, airbag sensors and springs failing. Excellent fuel economy and good performance leaves me overall happy with the car.
Cost: 5/5
02-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
My Mk4 Golf is my first Volkswagen and i love it. Wished i'd bought 1 sooner. Next car will be a Mk5 Golf GTi and can't see myself going past Volkswagen ever!!
Cost: 5/5
06-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
A great little car but performance comes at the expense of economy. That said for the class it's in (hot hatch) the economy of mid 30s is actually pretty good
Cost: 2/5
07-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Pratical, and enjoyable, I just love to drive it, there somethingabout just getting in it and going. Second one I've owned now to save for the R vesrion.
Cost: 3/5
55-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
good car but the last golf i had suffered very bad damp penetration after five years. i suspect this one could do the same- mysterious condensation issue
Cost: 2/5
52-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
My car is a Golf GT TDI and is one of the most economoical (average of 60 M.P.G. on a run) I have ever owned. I would definitely buy another diesel Golf.
Cost: 5/5
59-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
The perfect all rounder for under 20k. Best drive off class on both motorway and b roads, petrol turbo engines are phenominal as well as super economical
Cost: 4/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Overall excellent car. Couple of stupid niggles which is disappointing given price of car and brand reputation. Dealer generally really helpful
Cost: 5/5
05-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
The Golf is the best all round car that i have had. I have had Renault for the best part of my working life but they don't compare to the Golf.
Cost: 5/5
05-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
My ultimate hot hatch, it's perfectly designed for a run to the rubbish dump, a session at the Nurburgring, or arriving in style for a party.
Cost: 3/5
56-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Apart from the syncro failing after 40000 miles this has been a superbly reliable and economica; car. Probably the best I have owned ever.
Cost: 5/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Brilliant car but useless fuel consumtion on this particular car diesel too, only average 40 mpg, had other models always at least 50mpg
Cost: 1/5
V-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
An absolute joy to own and drive. I would buy a Golf GTi again and recommend the model to anyone.
The car I buy next will be a VW
Cost: 3/5
X-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
My VW golf MKIV is just simply the best car i have ever owned, its extremely easy to open up to do work on, and amazing to drive.
Cost: 3/5
-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
My car is the Golf Estate very useful a nice size car not to expensive to run,my fishing tackle and golf clubs fit in easily.
Cost: 5/5
Other-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Given that I paid under £1k for a Golf Cabriolet, I cannot really complain!! Cheap summer fun. But no, I don't do perms.
Cost: 4/5
56-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
My current car is the best I have ever owned and I would recommend VW to anyone. I like it that much that I may keep it.
Cost: 3/5
05-reg , Owner for More than 5 years
ECONOMY IS VERY GOD ,SOLID BUILT,VERY ANNOYING RATTLE FROM DRIVERS DOOR I AM TRYING TO FIND THIS BUT UP TO NOW NO LUCK
Cost: 5/5
Other-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Very good, driven many cars and driving a older car with no electronics to spoil the fun makes for a much better drive
Cost: 3/5
-reg , Owner for Less than a year
looks good drives well is economical & has bags of power - bit let down by the turbo leaking after only 18,000 miles
Cost: 4/5
Other-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
dull but cheap to run - parts are cheap and plentiful, too
could get something a lot more interesting for £3k ;-)
Cost: 5/5
55-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
I love the way my car handles and I love the performance - however I would love it more if it was economical!
Cost: 2/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
It's a great car. Does everything well, nothing badly and has very reasonable running costs for what it is
Cost: 5/5
54-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
It just continues to impress me especially in the recent bad weather when it started first time every time
Cost: 5/5
06-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
A great car suitable for every occasion and it does everything very well. The best car I have ever owned.
Cost: 5/5
07-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
It is a great compromise. If only the fuel comsumption was above average for its class (2 litre turbo)!
Cost: 3/5
59-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Better than expected. My first VW Golf I can now understand all the hype about owning a Golf.
Cost: 5/5
55-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
An excellent motor, one of the best around and only let down by poor local dealer service.
Cost: 5/5
07-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Totally satisfied with the vehicle even though it required warranty work carrying out.
Cost: 3/5
59-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
Fantastic all rounder - drive it work or drive to Italy. It's all the same to this car
Cost: 5/5
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
A competent and desirable car. Issues with radio facilities impossible to resolve.
Cost: 5/5
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
Lives up to my expectations and does most things a lot better than earlier models.
Cost: 5/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
I've been pleasantly surprised by my first Volkswagen, drives well and economical.
Cost: 4/5
04-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
It does what it's intended to do - nothing particularly amazing about it though.
Cost: 5/5
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
A brilliant swift car, hard to think what VW could do to improve the experience.
Cost: 2/5
59-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Does what it says on the tin! eco golf very economical yet has a big car feel.
Cost: 4/5
05-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
MK5 GTI - could only be improved with the addition of 4 wheel drive. Love it.
Cost: 3/5
02-reg Diesel, Owner for More than 5 years
Excellent! The best I have owned (or driven) in over 55 years on the road.
Cost: 5/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Fantastically finished economical cear which is a pleasure to driveb
Cost: 4/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Very good qulity car.
It has met all of my expectations and needs.
Cost: 5/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
excellent economic sporty car, only let down a little by dealers
Cost: 5/5
X-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
V6 4Motion....fantastic in wet weather, snow & dry conditions...
Cost: 3/5
53-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
very easy car to drive at any speed but a bit of a gas guzzler.
Cost: 3/5
52-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
very expensive to maintain,ie cambelt and clutch replacements
Cost: 3/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Excellent for my current needs, fuel comsumption outstanding
Cost: 5/5
54-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
NOt bad to have one thing go wrong in 5 years of ownership
Cost: 5/5
Other-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
Like a partner in crime. Figuratively speaking of course.
Cost: 3/5
56-reg Diesel, Owner for
being a tdi and 4 wheel drive it is best of both worlds
Cost: 5/5
03-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
The best car I've ever owned, just a bit costly to run
Cost: 2/5
53-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
An amazing fun drive but economical at the same time!
Cost: 5/5
05-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Very good to drive and very economical at the pumps.
Cost: 4/5
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
Well designed, well built and a pleasure ot drive
Cost: 5/5
07-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
good car with high quality and safety features
Cost: 3/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Fabulous - 3rd VW I've had. All been excellent
Cost: 5/5
05-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Very reliable, great performance and economy.
Cost: 5/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
As good as the last five Golfs I have owned.
Cost: 5/5
S-reg Diesel, Owner for More than 5 years
great work horse. definately recommend it
Cost: 5/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
I love it-does everything I want it too.
Cost: 5/5
-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years
superb car would buy the same again
Cost: 5/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
For our needs it couldn't be better
Cost: 5/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Great quality but not very exciting
Cost: 5/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
the best car we,ve had for a while
Cost: 5/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Overall very happy with the car.
Cost: 3/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
does what is says it does well
Cost: 5/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Great if a little uninspiring.
Cost: 5/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Very Good (Blue Motion) model
Cost: 5/5
02-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
he is my secound best friend
Cost: 3/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
golf gt tdi simply the best
Cost: 5/5
06-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Solid, safe and economical.
Cost: 4/5
58-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
TSI is an excellent package
Cost: 5/5
04-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
expensive parts and repairs
Cost: 3/5
S-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
It's the best car I've had
Cost: 5/5
58-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Cost: 3/5
V-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
Cost: 1/5
R-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Cost: 3/5
07-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Cost: 3/5
07-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Cost: 5/5
05-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
Cost: 3/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Cost: 5/5
R-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Cost: 2/5
W-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Cost: 3/5
Y-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years
Cost: 1/5
58-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Cost: 2/5
51-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
Cost: 2/5
51-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years
Cost: 3/5
06-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Cost: 5/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year
Cost: 5/5
04-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Cost: 3/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Cost: 5/5
02-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Cost: 2/5
X-reg Diesel, Owner for More than 5 years
Cost: 5/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Cost: 5/5
59-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year
Cost: 3/5
06-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Cost: 3/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years
Cost: 3/5
