VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Value for what you get is good. Low depreciation.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fuel consumption around 25-28 mpg.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Sticks to the road well

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Will hold its own at traffic lights!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Intermitant problems with accelaration & lack of power when needed.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Still looks good today after three years.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No good on long journeys but other then that, OK.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No standard alarm, just five point immobiliser.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Sales were great, no faults, but service department are lousy. Had to wait a month for a courtsy car twice.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Lacks power when pulling away hard.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No