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The Volkswagen Golf hatchback is one of the best-known name badges of any car on sale. It's been available in the UK since 1974 and we're currently on the seventh generation, with a major facelift carried out in 2017 to keep the design and technology right up-to-date. It’s more expensive to buy than most of its rivals, but given the range of equipment on offer, the breadth of the petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric range of powerplants and the sporty mainstays of the Golf GTI and Golf R, it’s difficult to find a version of the Volkswagen that won’t suit you. Volkswagen Golf 2018: the rivals Battling in the fiercely competitive lower-medium hatchback segment, the VW’s up against the collective might of the and the primarily.
But this class also contains other talents such as the, and, as well as in-house rivals in the forms of the. Those pricier Golfs will also find themselves being compared with their Sportback sister cars, as well as the,. Evolutionary Volkswagen Golf styling Golfs have tended to be conservative choices, hence why the design bloodline is common to all seven iterations of the VW. As per industry norms, this version’s larger than the model it replaced, but it’s still a compact hatchback compared with many rivals thanks to its near-vertical tail.
That hasn’t hampered either cabin space or practicality, with one of the roomiest interiors in this segment, along with a 380-litre boot – that’s not the largest in this segment, but the 60:40 split-folding rear seat does tumble flat for added flexibility. If you need more space there’s always the pseudo-MPV, or for all-out carrying ability in this family, the. Inside you’ll find the high-quality ambiance VW’s become acclaimed for with an exemplary level of fit and finish, with premium-grade squidgy plastics employed for the main planes of the dashboard. Broad range of Volkswagen Golf powerplants Boasting one of the widest line-ups of powerplant permutations, you’ll be struggling to not find a version of the VW Golf that satisfies your requirements. Every petrol- and diesel-engined version is for both power and efficiency and all feature Volkswagen’s BlueMotion fuel-saving measures, including. Petrol engines start with a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder TSI with 85hp and 115, while the rest of the mainstream range is fleshed out with four-cylinder 1.5 TSI Evos in 130hp and 150hp outputs. Reviewed: Golf GTI and Golf R hot hatchbacks Both the Golf GTI and R versions feature 2.0-litre TSI turbo petrol engines producing between 220hp and 300hp depending upon the version chosen – good enough for a top speed of 155mph and a sub-5.0 second 0-62mph time for the quickest.
Additionally, VW offers Performance derivatives of both GTI and R, with extra go-faster btis for an even more engaging drive. The GTI gets a limited-slip differential on the front axle, power up to 245hp and better brakes, while the R gets a higher top speed, larger brakes and 19-inch alloy wheels. A titanium sports exhaust is available on the latter, too.
You can read about these fast Golfs in the section of this review. See below for a shootout between the VW Golf in GTI, GTD and GTE: VW upped the ante even further with a stripped-out and strictly limited edition Golf GTI Clubsport S in 2016 boasting 310hp, and a top speed of 164mph. For those seeking the efficiency of diesel power, the 1.6-litre TDI comes in 110hp form, while the 2.0-litre version is available in outputs of 150hp or 184hp if you opt for the sportier Golf GTD.
Official fuel consumption claims rate the BlueMotion version at 83.1mpg. If the ability to drive with electric propulsion is key, then there are two choices: the plug-in hybrid Golf GTE is a sportier take on the familiar theme while the e-Golf is a pure BEV (battery electric vehicle) with no conventional engine at all – the claimed range is 180 miles between recharges. Facelifted Volkswagen Golf from 2017 Spring 2017 saw the arrival of the mildly facelifted Golf hatchback range. Visually the alterations are limited to new bumpers and lights which employ a higher proportion of LED technology. But, nonetheless VW is calling this the most significant mid-life update in the Golf’s 40-year history – which just goes to show the pace of change in the modern car industry - and that most of the changes are under-the-skin.
As such, the facelift focuses largely on technology – in terms of both infotainment and safety. There’s a 9.2-inch Discover Pro touchscreen option, for example, that together with the available Active Info Display fully digital instrument cluster (VW’s version of Audi’s ) completely modernises the interior.
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Discover Pro even features a rudimentary gesture control system that allows you to ‘swipe’ certain functions without touching anything at all. The Parkers Verdict That wide range of power options is combined with a variety of trim levels to help tailor your Golf even more to your liking. Mercury 200 black max outboard. The specification hierarchy is complex and includes a large number of performance-oriented versions. All versions are well-equipped with air-con complete with rear-passenger air-vents, height-adjustment on both front seats, a colour touchscreen for the with and, and seven airbags. There’s also a wealth of extra-cost options to pore over to tailor your Golf closer to your specific needs, be it enhancing safety or upgrading the multimedia system. In short, there's a reason it's called the 'People's Car' – there's a Golf for everyone, and whichever version you choose, you know it's going to be a safe and hugely competent choice. Read on for the full Volkswagen Golf Hatchback review.