VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Bought from VW, so not cheap, but engine worth it

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    31mpg comparable to GTIs, insurance OK considering performance.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent - best car I've driven .

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Absolute pleasure to drive - turn the radio off!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not let me down

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Understated - if you know Golfs the alloys and badge say it's a V5, if you don't, it's not thrust in your face

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great seats, nice driving position.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not sure - pesky alarm now proving troublesome though.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Getting anything done at the dealers is painfully slow

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Alarm seems to be going off now weather getting colder.

    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