Volkswagen Hatchback car reviews

Volkswagen Hatchback car reviews

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• Volkswagen e-Golf Hatchback (2014 - 2020) Review

  The go-to used electric car if you're a first timer

  

  Parkers rating: 4.2 out of 5 4.2

  Used price: £4,265 - £11,097

  PROS

  • A great driving experience – comfortable, refined and quick
    
  • High-quality interior, decent room for driver, passenger and luggage
    
  • As an introduction to EV driving, it doesn't get much better than this

  CONS

  • Limited range on a full charge – 120 miles maximum
    
  • Lacking a little bit of design flair compared with rivals
    
  • They won't be replacing it when the Golf goes out of production

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• Volkswagen Golf R (2014 - 2016) Review

  A cheap, fast, highly capable hot hatch with four-wheel drive traction

  

  Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

  Used price: £6,885 - £14,995

  PROS

  • Very fast
  • Handles well
  • Lots of specialist knowledge

  CONS

  • Excellent rivals
  • Less boot space than GTI
  • Don't let it get stolen!

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• Volkswagen Golf SV (2014 - 2020) Review

  Undercover MPV is sleeker than boxy Touran

  

  Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

  Used price: £3,140 - £17,450

  PROS

  • Practical
  • Easy to drive
  • Comfortable
  • Not an SUV

  CONS

  • Not very exciting
  • Bigger than Golf hatch
  • No hybrid model
  • Not an SUV

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• Volkswagen e-Up Hatchback (2014 - 2022) Review

  Appealing electric city car now has a longer range

  

  Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5

  Used price: £2,608 - £11,865

  PROS

  • Genuinely usable electric range
  • Practical, functional interior
  • An absolute doddle to drive

  CONS

  • List price looks expensive
  • Practicality limited by four seats
  • Not the best EV on longer journeys

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• Volkswagen Golf GTI (2013 - 2017) Review

  Previous generation Golf GTI still stacks up today

  

  Parkers rating: 4.8 out of 5 4.8

  Used price: £5,763 - £20,203

  PROS

  • Iconic hot hatch
  • Volkswagen build quality
  • Everyday usability
  • Performance

  CONS

  • Evolutionary looks
  • Some rivals sharper
  • Rather overshadowed by Golf R
  • Expensive compared with rivals

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• Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (2013 - 2020) Review

  One of the very best used cars you can buy

  

  Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5

  Used price: £2,704 - £27,910

  PROS

  • Spacious and high-quality interior
  • Large range of engines available
  • GTI and R provide thrills

  CONS

  • Styling is a little dull on some models
  • Optional extras can be pricey
  • Growing range of strong competition

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• Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback (2012 - 2018) Review

  

  Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5

  Used price: £2,705 - £13,913

  PROS

  Retro appeal, comfortable interior, good performance, capable handling, strong reliability and build quality

  CONS

  Not as practical as the similarly priced Golf, overly firm ride with larger alloys and sports suspension, only really justified if you want a Beetle

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• Volkswagen Up (2012 - 2023) Review

  The benchmark of the city car class

  

  Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5

  Used price: £1,684 - £18,958

  PROS

  • Class-leading build quality
  • Peppy range of engines
  • Fabulous Up GTI model

  CONS

  • Pricier than many rivals
  • Only four seats
  • Three-star Euro NCAP rating

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• Volkswagen Golf R (2010 - 2012) Review

  Currently your cheapest way into a used Volkswagen Golf R

  

  Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5

  Used price: £3,469 - £8,770

  PROS

  • Rapid performance, great usable power
  • Aggressive, yet understated looks
  • Agile and poised, four-wheel-drive traction

  CONS

  • Stiff ride
  • Hard to find one now
  • Four-wheel drive needs regular maintenance

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• Volkswagen Golf GTI (2009 - 2012) Review

  Golf Mk6 is a great used buy, family friendly, still fun to drive

  

  Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5

  Used price: £2,422 - £7,038

  PROS

  • Mk6 GTI an outstanding all-rounder
  • Great performance
  • Agility, comfort and practicality

  CONS

  • Quicker Edition 35 is rare, carries over older tech
  • Less overtly sporty styling than some
  • TSI engine not as robust as previous GTIs

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