VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not bad. Reasonable discount from supplying VW dealer.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Insurance costs reasonable. Excellent fuel economy (50-66mpg). VW dealer servicing a bit expensive.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A little heavy on front. Ride comfort not bad. Light clutch.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Occasional hesitation from 'drive by wire' throttle. Very relaxed motorway cruiser.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No problems to date apart from occasional hesitation.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Familiar site on our roads. It's a Volkswagen!

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very good front sports seats. Controls well laid out.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very good factory fit alarm/immobiliser.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Servicing costs a little high.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Occaisonal hesitation from throttle.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes