Volkswagen Golf Hatchback

The eighth-generation Golf has been given a mid-life refresh - just in time for the model’s 50th birthday

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

We explore the Total Cost of Ownership for a range of comparable electric and petrol cars with telling results

An impressive all-rounder, the evergreen VW Golf is a family hatchback that blends upmarket premium appeal with everyday practicality and affordable r…

Can mild-hybrid power broaden the Volkswagen Golf's appeal?

The Volkswagen Golf continues to be an impressive all-rounder that justifies its price premium over family hatchback rivals

Choosing to get live traffic updates on your Volkswagen is a must, as the system will always take you on the fastest route

The new Volkswagen Golf Mk8 features an incredible array of tech, but does it still do the basics properly?

We get a short drive in two next-generation VW Golf hybrids, which will improve performance and lower emissions

At just over £18k the Volkswagen Golf 1.0 S is the entry-level model in the range, but is it worth avoiding?

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

£165 per month with a £5,110 deposit (6.2 per cent APR)

Volkswagen's facelifted Golf adds an all-new 1.5-litre TSI EVO engine - we've driven it for the first time

Get the sporty look for less with latest Volkswagen Golf R-Line family hatch

Mid-spec Match version makes this an affordable Volkswagen Golf – what’s not to like?

The VW Golf is the reigning champ, and it still offers top quality – but at a price

All-new Mazda 3 faces class-leading Volkswagen Golf in our family hatchback test

Petrol-electric VW Golf Hybrid uses Audi A3 e-Tron tech for GTI-rivalling performance

£249.02 per month with a £4,900 deposit (6.1 per cent APR)

We review two versions of the Volkswagen Golf GTI, with decades separating each model

Diesel hot hatches offer strong performance with affordable fuel bills. Is VW’s new Golf GTD a better buy than Vauxhall’s Astra?

We try diesel-engined hot hatch with DSG auto box on UK roads for first time

The VW Golf now carries a tiny turbocharged engine. But can it knock out our current favourite, the Ford Focus?

We drive the all-new Volkswagen Golf GTD, which has 181bhp yet emits only 109g/km of CO2

We pit the Mk7 Volkswagen Golf against its premium rivals, the Audi A3, BMW 1 Series and Mercedes A-Class

Car of the Year award goes to the VW Golf, ahead of the Toyota GT 86

The VW Golf BlueMotion adds astounding fuel economy to the hatchback’s long list of talents

Watch this dog imitate the new VW Golf as part of a Dutch advertising campaign

Volkswagen has revealed a new four-wheel-drive Golf 4Motion - but it's unlikely to come to the UK

We drive the entry-level Volkswagen Golf to see if it's the best version of the latest family hatch

We get behind the wheel of the new Volkswagen Golf to see if it still sets the standard in UK spec

The Mk7 Volkswagen Golf is more luxurious than ever, but how does it compare to the Audi A3?

We've been impressed by the Mk7 Volkswagen Golf, but how does it compare to the Ford Focus?

Can the Volkswagen Golf reclaim its family car crown? We test it against the 1 Series and Focus