Volkswagen Hatchback car reviews
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Volkswagen Hatchback car reviews
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Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (2009 - 2012) Review
Golf Mk6 still stacks up as a great family hatchback
Used price: £1,047 - £6,708Read full reviewPROS
- Supremely refined
- Upmarket interior
- Good choice of efficient engines
CONS
- Not particularly exciting to drive
- Expensive compared to rivals
- Not as reliable as you think
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Volkswagen Golf Plus (2009 - 2013) Review
Taller Golf offers more room for less money
Used price: £956 - £4,567Read full reviewPROS
- Easy to drive and park
- Plenty of rear passenger room for two
- Good choice of economical engines
CONS
- Not much roomier than hatch
- Some engine reliability issues
- Underpowered 1.4-litre engines
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Volkswagen Polo Hatchback (2009 - 2017) Review
Used price: £1,119 - £12,429Read full reviewPROS
- Roomy interior
- Low running costs
- Good choice of engines
CONS
- Not as exciting to drive as a Ford Fiesta
- More expensive than typical superminis
- Basic versions are very basic
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Volkswagen Golf GTI (2005 - 2008) Review
After years off the boil VW got it right with the Mk5 GTI
Used price: £1,397 - £4,826Read full reviewPROS
- Great performance
- Fun to drive
- Easy to live with
CONS
- Expensive compared to some hot hatches
- Watch out for poorly modified examples
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Volkswagen Golf R32 (2005 - 2008) Review
Six-cylinder hot hatch is now an all-time classic
Used price: £2,244 - £5,431Read full reviewPROS
- Discreet performance
- Grippy four-wheel drive handling
- Six-cylinder soundtrack
CONS
- Offers little more than the outstanding Golf GTI
- Thirsty engine
- Costly to run
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Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (2004 - 2008) Review
Still the one to have if you're after cheap, dependable family car
Used price: £356 - £3,902Read full reviewPROS
- Great engines and good to drive
- Well-finished and spacious interior
- Plenty of specialist support out there
CONS
- A class act, but it's not infallible
- Watch for DMF issues on cars with miles
- Most rivals are comfortably cheaper
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Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback (1999 - 2010) Review
Used price: £439 - £2,334Read full reviewPROS
Instantly recognisable, funky image, low running costs, available with a TDI engine
CONS
Very cramped in the back, small and awkwardly shaped boot, dated looking interior
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Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (1997 - 2004) Review
Golf Mk4 is fast becoming a classic
Used price: £0 - £0Read full reviewPROS
- Reputation for quality
- Comfortable ride
- GTI models are quick
CONS
- Some electrical gremlins
- Not as sharp as the Mk1 Focus
- Top-spec cars need careful maintenance
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Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (1992 - 1998) Review
Used price: £0 - £0Read full reviewPROS
Quality, reputation; reliability
CONS
Little chance of finding a bargain
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Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (1984 - 1992) Review
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Solid VW quality, good performance from GTi
CONS
So very Eighties, not so very practical
