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Volkswagen Golf Hatchback
Average Rating Based on 252 reviews

4.3 out of 5

Practicality
4
Performance
4
Running Costs
4
Comfort
4
Value For Money
4

4.3 out of 5

The Golfs performance surpries me sometimes, feels more than the 150bhp that is quoted.The roadholding is good. The fuel econemy is excellent on a long journey, why bother with a diesel?That good! The seats very comfortable. Not given top score because my local VW dealer not very good, not the cars fault thiough.

Published on: 2 October 2026

Practicality
5
Performance
5
Running Costs
4
Comfort
4
Value For Money
4

4.0 out of 5

Only issue has been failed gearbox requiring roadside recovery

Published on: 2 October 2026

Practicality
4
Performance
4
Running Costs
4
Comfort
4
Value For Money
4

4.7 out of 5

To date, the car has been very reliable. As an older driver I don't like not having a spare wheel.

Published on: 28 September 2026

Practicality
5
Performance
5
Running Costs
4
Comfort
5
Value For Money
4

4.7 out of 5

I’ve had other cars before as well as previous golf models. They remain my favourite car. Good size, practical and a comfy ride.

Published on: 22 August 2026

Practicality
5
Performance
5
Running Costs
5
Comfort
4
Value For Money
4

3.2 out of 5

The vehicle itself is excellent. Drives well, comfortable, economic. The tech on the other hand is very poor. In particular the satnav. It constantly fails to know where the vehicle is, shows me driving in the middle of fields, rivers etc. I am unable to reset it or connect to the internet as ALD did not factory reset the system, which would have allowed me to be the primary user rather than a guest. This hampers any ability for me to update or change connectivity issues. Not what you would expect from a vehicle with legendary build quality. Mechanically good. Technology very bad.

Published on: 4 August 2026

Practicality
4
Performance
4
Running Costs
4
Comfort
1
Value For Money
3

4.8 out of 5

Having driven Volkswagen Golf’s since 2003, and this is my second Golf R I can absolutely say I would have another. The performance is outstanding and is very good value for money.

Published on: 30 May 2026

Practicality
5
Performance
5
Running Costs
4
Comfort
5
Value For Money
5

2.5 out of 5

The electronics in it are awful definitely not safe not very well made for a high end car

Published on: 4 April 2026

Practicality
4
Performance
4
Running Costs
3
Comfort
1
Value For Money
2

4.0 out of 5

Had some driving code errors initially which resulted in the steering wheel needing to be replaced. After that everything else has been very good with the car.

Published on: 30 March 2026

Practicality
5
Performance
5
Running Costs
3
Comfort
3
Value For Money
4

4.7 out of 5

Published on: 19 March 2026

Practicality
5
Performance
5
Running Costs
4
Comfort
4
Value For Money
5

4.7 out of 5

Great comfortable car Like the hybrid engine, great build quality Charging from solar panels so only filled the tank once in a year Perfect for what we need

Published on: 12 March 2026

Practicality
5
Performance
5
Running Costs
4
Comfort
5
Value For Money
4