VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    High inital price, but holds value well

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good economy, but servicing and consumables are not cheap

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great ride comfort - works well as a motorway car

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Great engine - used in loads of VW/ Audi cars. Suits the Golf well

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Never let me down

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Mk4 GTI may be considered overweight, but it's still cool

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Fantastic Recaro seats were great for long journeys

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good security features

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes