Volkswagen Golf Hatchback
New Volkswagen Golf 2024: facelifted hatchback icon on sale from 11 April![Facelifted Volkswagen Golf - front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--U0vr0cK1--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1712659847/autoexpress/2024/04/2024%20Facelifted%20Volkswagen%20Golf%20001_vepcyn.jpg)
![Facelifted Volkswagen Golf - front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--U0vr0cK1--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1712659847/autoexpress/2024/04/2024%20Facelifted%20Volkswagen%20Golf%20001_vepcyn.jpg)
New Volkswagen Golf 2024: facelifted hatchback icon on sale from 11 April
The eighth-generation Golf has been given a mid-life refresh - just in time for the model’s 50th birthday
9 Apr 2024
Volkswagen Golf review![Volkswagen Golf - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Y29gZJai--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1699372882/autoexpress/2023/11/Volkswagen%20Golf%20Style.jpg)
![Volkswagen Golf - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Y29gZJai--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1699372882/autoexpress/2023/11/Volkswagen%20Golf%20Style.jpg)
Volkswagen Golf review
The Mk8 Golf offers cleaner engines, an updated interior and the latest on-board tech, but it can’t quite reach the top of the class
7 Nov 2023
Are EVs cheaper to run than petrol or diesel cars right now? We have the answers!![Porsche Taycan charging](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--N4uYt_Uf--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1631704708/drivingelectric/2021-09/Porsche-Taycan-CrossTurismo-4S-14.jpg)
![Porsche Taycan charging](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--N4uYt_Uf--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1631704708/drivingelectric/2021-09/Porsche-Taycan-CrossTurismo-4S-14.jpg)
Are EVs cheaper to run than petrol or diesel cars right now? We have the answers!
We explore the Total Cost of Ownership for a range of comparable electric and petrol cars with telling results
20 Oct 2023
Used Volkswagen Golf (Mk7, 2013-2019) review![VW Golf Mk7.5 - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--wKj-fwQL--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1634072702/autoexpress/2021/10/Volkswagen%20Golf%20Mk7%20used%20review-26.jpg)
![VW Golf Mk7.5 - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--wKj-fwQL--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1634072702/autoexpress/2021/10/Volkswagen%20Golf%20Mk7%20used%20review-26.jpg)
Used Volkswagen Golf (Mk7, 2013-2019) review
An impressive all-rounder, the evergreen VW Golf is a family hatchback that blends upmarket premium appeal with everyday practicality and affordable r…
7 Jan 2022
New Volkswagen Golf eTSI 2021 review![Volkswagen Golf eTSI drive - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--tZn8vHwp--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1620721835/autoexpress/2021/05/VW%20Golf%20eTSI%20drive%202021-13.jpg)
![Volkswagen Golf eTSI drive - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--tZn8vHwp--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1620721835/autoexpress/2021/05/VW%20Golf%20eTSI%20drive%202021-13.jpg)
New Volkswagen Golf eTSI 2021 review
Can mild-hybrid power broaden the Volkswagen Golf's appeal?
11 May 2021
Volkswagen Golf review![Volkswagen Golf - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--SP_Fs1u5--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183863/autoexpress/2017/06/dsc_2611_0.jpg)
![Volkswagen Golf - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--SP_Fs1u5--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183863/autoexpress/2017/06/dsc_2611_0.jpg)
Volkswagen Golf review
The Volkswagen Golf continues to be an impressive all-rounder that justifies its price premium over family hatchback rivals
25 Mar 2020
Volkswagen Discover in-car infotainment review![Volkswagen Discover infotainment system - test car: Volkswagen Golf](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--mSXO8rJN--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562242005/autoexpress/2015/12/vw-infotainment.jpg)
![Volkswagen Discover infotainment system - test car: Volkswagen Golf](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--mSXO8rJN--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562242005/autoexpress/2015/12/vw-infotainment.jpg)
Volkswagen Discover in-car infotainment review
Choosing to get live traffic updates on your Volkswagen is a must, as the system will always take you on the fastest route
27 Feb 2020
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New Volkswagen Golf 2020 review![Volkswagen Golf Mk8 - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--BszNxkuH--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1575995626/autoexpress/2019/12/dsc_7013.jpg)
![Volkswagen Golf Mk8 - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--BszNxkuH--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1575995626/autoexpress/2019/12/dsc_7013.jpg)
New Volkswagen Golf 2020 review
The new Volkswagen Golf Mk8 features an incredible array of tech, but does it still do the basics properly?
6 Dec 2019
Volkswagen Golf MHEV hybrid prototype review![Volkswagen Golf MHEV - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--uiEgCJCt--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562245560/autoexpress/2017/11/rn171122antriebsworkshop_018.jpg)
![Volkswagen Golf MHEV - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--uiEgCJCt--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562245560/autoexpress/2017/11/rn171122antriebsworkshop_018.jpg)
Volkswagen Golf MHEV hybrid prototype review
We get a short drive in two next-generation VW Golf hybrids, which will improve performance and lower emissions
23 Nov 2017
New Volkswagen Golf 1.0 S 2017 review ![Volkswagen Golf 1.0 petrol - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--2lEyXKZs--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183866/autoexpress/2017/10/dsc_2685.jpg)
![Volkswagen Golf 1.0 petrol - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--2lEyXKZs--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183866/autoexpress/2017/10/dsc_2685.jpg)
New Volkswagen Golf 1.0 S 2017 review
At just over £18k the Volkswagen Golf 1.0 S is the entry-level model in the range, but is it worth avoiding?
3 Oct 2017
Volkswagen I.D. concept 2017 review![Volkswagen I.D. - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--hitnDuix--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184414/autoexpress/2017/03/xn9a0739.jpg)
![Volkswagen I.D. - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--hitnDuix--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184414/autoexpress/2017/03/xn9a0739.jpg)
Volkswagen I.D. concept 2017 review
We enjoy a short drive in VW's I.D. concept, which previews the first of a new range of electric vehicles from the brand
2 Mar 2017
Volkswagen Golf: £165 per month![Volkswagen Golf - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--6zEySVB2--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562244027/autoexpress/2017/02/2financedeals200.jpg)
![Volkswagen Golf - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--6zEySVB2--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562244027/autoexpress/2017/02/2financedeals200.jpg)
Volkswagen Golf: £165 per month
£165 per month with a £5,110 deposit (6.2 per cent APR)
15 Feb 2017
New Volkswagen Golf facelift 2017 review![Volkswagen Golf 2017 facelift 1.5 TSI EVO - front cornering](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--8PJvlE-1--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562244079/autoexpress/2017/02/dsc_7548.jpg)
![Volkswagen Golf 2017 facelift 1.5 TSI EVO - front cornering](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--8PJvlE-1--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562244079/autoexpress/2017/02/dsc_7548.jpg)
New Volkswagen Golf facelift 2017 review
Volkswagen's facelifted Golf adds an all-new 1.5-litre TSI EVO engine - we've driven it for the first time
2 Feb 2017
Volkswagen Golf R-Line 2016 review![Volkswagen Golf R-Line 2016 - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--WLgdOF0c--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562242567/autoexpress/2016/04/dsc_0284.jpg)
![Volkswagen Golf R-Line 2016 - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--WLgdOF0c--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562242567/autoexpress/2016/04/dsc_0284.jpg)
Volkswagen Golf R-Line 2016 review
Get the sporty look for less with latest Volkswagen Golf R-Line family hatch
21 Apr 2016
Volkswagen Golf Match review![VW Golf Match](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--9dEtYVYO--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562247952/autoexpress/3/60/vw_6854_0.jpg)
![VW Golf Match](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--9dEtYVYO--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562247952/autoexpress/3/60/vw_6854_0.jpg)
Volkswagen Golf Match review
Mid-spec Match version makes this an affordable Volkswagen Golf – what’s not to like?
13 Jul 2015
Volkswagen Golf TDI review![Volkswagen Golf hatchback 2013 front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--XJ16u0KM--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562248435/autoexpress/6/17/volkswagen-golf-hatchback-2013-front-static_0_0.jpg)
![Volkswagen Golf hatchback 2013 front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--XJ16u0KM--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562248435/autoexpress/6/17/volkswagen-golf-hatchback-2013-front-static_0_0.jpg)
Volkswagen Golf TDI review
The VW Golf is the reigning champ, and it still offers top quality – but at a price
13 May 2014
Volkswagen Golf vs Mazda 3![Volkswagen Golf vs Mazda 3 2013 main](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--fSVkCRs5--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255520/autoexpress/volkswagen-golf-vs-mazda-3-2013-main.jpg)
![Volkswagen Golf vs Mazda 3 2013 main](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--fSVkCRs5--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255520/autoexpress/volkswagen-golf-vs-mazda-3-2013-main.jpg)
Volkswagen Golf vs Mazda 3
All-new Mazda 3 faces class-leading Volkswagen Golf in our family hatchback test
11 Dec 2013
VW Golf Plug-in Hybrid![Volkswagen Golf Plug-in hybrid 2014 front action](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--9oTod0I4--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255519/autoexpress/volkswagen-golf-plug-in-hybrid-2014-front-action.jpg)
![Volkswagen Golf Plug-in hybrid 2014 front action](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--9oTod0I4--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255519/autoexpress/volkswagen-golf-plug-in-hybrid-2014-front-action.jpg)
VW Golf Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol-electric VW Golf Hybrid uses Audi A3 e-Tron tech for GTI-rivalling performance
11 Nov 2013
Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion ![Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion front cornering](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--p3TgFQPW--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562236827/autoexpress/1-golf-front-cornering_3.jpg)
![Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion front cornering](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--p3TgFQPW--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562236827/autoexpress/1-golf-front-cornering_3.jpg)
Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion
£249.02 per month with a £4,900 deposit (6.1 per cent APR)
10 Oct 2013
Volkswagen Golf GTI MkVII vs Volkswagen Golf GTI MkII![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--pQrC-htm--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579704399/autoexpress/dsc_5118.jpg)
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Volkswagen Golf GTI MkVII vs Volkswagen Golf GTI MkII
We review two versions of the Volkswagen Golf GTI, with decades separating each model
26 Sep 2013
Volkswagen Golf GTD vs Vauxhall Astra BiTurbo![Volkswagen Golf GTD vs Vauxhall Astra BiTurbo](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--AR_BUFDm--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249595/autoexpress/golf-twin-header1.jpg)
![Volkswagen Golf GTD vs Vauxhall Astra BiTurbo](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--AR_BUFDm--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249595/autoexpress/golf-twin-header1.jpg)
Volkswagen Golf GTD vs Vauxhall Astra BiTurbo
Diesel hot hatches offer strong performance with affordable fuel bills. Is VW’s new Golf GTD a better buy than Vauxhall’s Astra?
17 Sep 2013
Volkswagen Golf GTD DSG review![Volkswagen Golf GTD front cornering](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--nXSoFmRz--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184188/autoexpress/g-fc.jpg)
![Volkswagen Golf GTD front cornering](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--nXSoFmRz--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184188/autoexpress/g-fc.jpg)
Volkswagen Golf GTD DSG review
We try diesel-engined hot hatch with DSG auto box on UK roads for first time
16 Aug 2013
VW Golf 1.2 TSI vs Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--mST__w95--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249559/autoexpress/ford-focus-test-header.jpg)
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VW Golf 1.2 TSI vs Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost
The VW Golf now carries a tiny turbocharged engine. But can it knock out our current favourite, the Ford Focus?
24 Jun 2013
VW Golf GTD 2013![Volkswagen Golf GTD front action](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--4Yllr45H--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255584/autoexpress/vw_golf_gtd_action1.jpg)
![Volkswagen Golf GTD front action](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--4Yllr45H--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255584/autoexpress/vw_golf_gtd_action1.jpg)
VW Golf GTD 2013
We drive the all-new Volkswagen Golf GTD, which has 181bhp yet emits only 109g/km of CO2
6 Jun 2013
New Volkswagen Golf vs rivals![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--nFAuNkPh--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249138/autoexpress/ae-golf-group-site.jpg)
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New Volkswagen Golf vs rivals
We pit the Mk7 Volkswagen Golf against its premium rivals, the Audi A3, BMW 1 Series and Mercedes A-Class
8 Mar 2013
VW Golf named European Car of the Year 2013![VW Golf front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--gf88kShy--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255558/autoexpress/vw-golf-ecoty-front.jpg)
![VW Golf front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--gf88kShy--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255558/autoexpress/vw-golf-ecoty-front.jpg)
VW Golf named European Car of the Year 2013
Car of the Year award goes to the VW Golf, ahead of the Toyota GT 86
4 Mar 2013
New VW Golf BlueMotion![Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion front cornering](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--p3TgFQPW--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562236827/autoexpress/1-golf-front-cornering_3.jpg)
![Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion front cornering](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--p3TgFQPW--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562236827/autoexpress/1-golf-front-cornering_3.jpg)
New VW Golf BlueMotion
The VW Golf BlueMotion adds astounding fuel economy to the hatchback’s long list of talents
20 Feb 2013
Dutch dog imitates the new Volkswagen Golf![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--gSO0UVQw--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562246223/autoexpress/golf_2.jpg)
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Dutch dog imitates the new Volkswagen Golf
Watch this dog imitate the new VW Golf as part of a Dutch advertising campaign
31 Jan 2013
Volkswagen Golf 4Motion![VW Golf 4Motion front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--mK44AupQ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255557/autoexpress/vw-golf-4motion-front-static.jpg)
![VW Golf 4Motion front static](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--mK44AupQ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255557/autoexpress/vw-golf-4motion-front-static.jpg)
Volkswagen Golf 4Motion
Volkswagen has revealed a new four-wheel-drive Golf 4Motion - but it's unlikely to come to the UK
28 Jan 2013
Volkswagen Golf S 5dr![Volkswagen Golf front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--zCPdZ6ce--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562236828/autoexpress/1-golf-front-tracking_0.jpg)
![Volkswagen Golf front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--zCPdZ6ce--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562236828/autoexpress/1-golf-front-tracking_0.jpg)
Volkswagen Golf S 5dr
We drive the entry-level Volkswagen Golf to see if it's the best version of the latest family hatch
25 Jan 2013
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SE![VW Golf 2.0 TDI SE front action](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--boMiNsQm--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184401/autoexpress/volkswagen-golf-2-tdi-1.jpg)
![VW Golf 2.0 TDI SE front action](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--boMiNsQm--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184401/autoexpress/volkswagen-golf-2-tdi-1.jpg)
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SE
We get behind the wheel of the new Volkswagen Golf to see if it still sets the standard in UK spec
1 Jan 2013
Audi A3 vs VW Golf![Audi A3 front cornering](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--zu8dTFcF--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562228078/autoexpress/1-a3-front-cornering.jpg)
![Audi A3 front cornering](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--zu8dTFcF--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562228078/autoexpress/1-a3-front-cornering.jpg)
Audi A3 vs VW Golf
The Mk7 Volkswagen Golf is more luxurious than ever, but how does it compare to the Audi A3?
30 Dec 2012
VW Golf vs Ford Focus![Volkswagen Golf front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--0K386FNa--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562236827/autoexpress/1-golf-front_3.jpg)
![Volkswagen Golf front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--0K386FNa--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562236827/autoexpress/1-golf-front_3.jpg)
VW Golf vs Ford Focus
We've been impressed by the Mk7 Volkswagen Golf, but how does it compare to the Ford Focus?
23 Dec 2012
New VW Golf vs rivals![BMW 1 Series vs VW Golf and Ford Focus](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ttvsmb-9--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249594/autoexpress/golf-header.jpg)
![BMW 1 Series vs VW Golf and Ford Focus](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ttvsmb-9--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249594/autoexpress/golf-header.jpg)
New VW Golf vs rivals
Can the Volkswagen Golf reclaim its family car crown? We test it against the 1 Series and Focus
5 Dec 2012