VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    OK, but prices set to drop when new model comes out.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Seems quite thirsty for what it is.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average, expected more from GTI.

    Performance

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Is it really a GTI? expected a lot more, not fast at all.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Redeeming feature, never any trouble.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    GTI badge still got the cred, though this model lets it down with performance, new model due will show what a GTI should be.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quite comfy, not much legroom in back for taller people.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problems, alarm up to the job and deadlocks.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Serviced by independant, no probs.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No trouble.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes