Overall reader verdict 4 out of 5 stars

  • What's it like to drive
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Running costs
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Quality, practicality and equipment
    3 out of 5 stars

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309 reader reviews for Volkswagen Golf Hatchback.

  • 1.6 FSI SE 5dr

    mushtaque ali Date: 31/07/2011
    • Overall verdict
      2 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      2 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      2 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      1 out of 5 stars
    • Average MPG
      25

    My car

    I've had 6 VWs now including this one and it is a mixed bag. In no particular order the economy is poor despite the FSI badging and in town never betters 25 mpg which is poor. The engine is noisy when you pull away and I think is underpowered. The car struggles quite badly when trying to power away up a hill. The equipment levels are poor with no front fog lights, no rear electric windows and a poor radio/speaker set up. The speakers rattle at even low volumes and the rain sensor is rubbish. You'd be better off applying Rain-X or Audi's glass coating. The engine cut out three times in the first three days and the dealer VW Driftbridge correctly diagnosed a faulty engine speed sensor. They also replaced a rear tyre that had a slow puncture which showed goodwill. They also lent me a 2011 reg 1.4TSI Golf which did impress me but sadly I can't afford it. The good points remain for any Golf which are good handling, nice steering, good practicality & visibility and solid build. The car is a very nice colour that I haven't seen that often ( coastal blue ) and has a very clean engine bay. I think that my Jetta diesel was a far superior car but who knows as the years and miles go by this car could still own its keep.

  • 2.0 TDI 140 GT 5dr

    lee curran , . Date: 31/03/2011
    • Overall verdict
      2 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      1 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      1 out of 5 stars
    • Average MPG
      42.6

    My car

    I've owned this Golf for four weeks now and I can't understand what all this fuss about VW? So far after having gone through the car with a fine tooth comb I have found; gearbox selectors on their way out, two airbag crash sensors need replacing, tandem pump is failing so oil is mixing with the diesel. There are other bits more they are more age-related. I took the car to my local VW independant and when I told him the problems he replied 'I bet that it's the 2.0 TDi, the worst engine that VW have ever made'... After having a good chat with him, he tells me that the injectors are such a common fail that at times he can be doing 2-3 VAG cars a week. Please bear in mind that these injectors cost £700+VAT each, so on a 4 cylinder engine that would be 4 injectors totalling over £3k plus fitting! The same injectors on a Mercedes are £180+ VAT. So if you are really thinking about paying over the odds for a Golf or any other Audi/VW I would strongly recomend that you do your homework because their supposed great build quality is a sham!!!

  • 3.2 R32 4MOTION 5dr

    Craig Noble , Lothian . Date: 14/08/2010
    • Overall verdict
      5 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      5 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      3 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Average MPG
      21

    My car

    Had my R32 for 2 years now and still have chesser cat grin on my face when I drive it. The car has been a joy to drive and has been totally 100% fault free for 20000 miles, fuel consumption has been my only gripe with an overall average of 21mpg. Mine has leather and heated seats which are very comfy and supportive. Handling is awesome and very reasurring in the snow and ice. Will be very sorry to see it go

  • 1.6 FSI Match 5dr

    Maurice Neal , Cornwall . Date: 15/07/2010
    • Overall verdict
      4 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      5 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      5 out of 5 stars
    • Average MPG
      35

    My car

    I have had this car for thee years. The only downside is fuel consumtion which is 30 to 38 mpg. The upside is only one service in 24k miles, 100% reliability, 2 hours in the workshop since I collected it from the showroom. Tyres are still good. It is a delight to drive, I had a Skoda Fabia VRS prior to the VW and miss that punch when pulling away, but the performace is good and the 6 speed box allows perfect control. All in all the is one word to describe it faultless. It's 3 years are up and I shall replace it with another Golf, and as fuel is going up and up I think a diesel this time.

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