Volkswagen Golf
Winner, Best Small Family Car
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 122 Match 5dr
| List Price: | £19,115 |
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| Target Price: | £17,705 |
Keyfacts
| 0-60mph | 9.6sec |
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| Top speed | 120mph |
| Fuel economy | 45.6mpg |
| CO2 emissions | 144g/km |
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| Tax liability | 18% |
| Insurance group | 17 |
The Volkswagen Golf comes out on top yet again. It's our best small family car of 2012, having won the same incredibly hard-fought category for the fourth consecutive year.
Even now, few rivals can match the Golf's sheer class. The quality interior plastics are solidly assembled, while the roomy cabin and generous Match trim make things feel even more luxurious.
Then there's the desirability of the Volkswagen badge, and the benefits go far beyond simply making your neighbours jealous. It also ensures strong resale values, which help make the Golf a sound financial choice.
Our chosen engine helps on that score, too; the 121bhp 1.4 TSI is punchy, but keeps running costs low. It's also very smooth, which contributes to the Golf's exemplary refinement.
The ride is supple enough to keep you comfortable in all situations, yet there's still enough control for drivers to enjoy themselves; no rival can match the Golf's exceptional road manners.
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