Volkswagen Golf Estate (2013 – 2020) Review
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Volkswagen Golf Estate (2013 – 2020) Verdict
Good looking and well thought out design. Probably the best compact estate car available. Volkswagen quality interior. Refined at speed.
Not cheap. Five year 90k mile warranty costs £550 extra.
Find out more about the Volkswagen Golf Estate (2013 – 2020)
The load carrying version of the Golf offers the same excellent build quality, relaxed driving and high levels of technology as the hatchback, but with the added benefit of increased practicality thanks to a usefully large and well shaped load area.
From the driver’s seat it’s more or less impossible to tell the Golf Estate apart from its hatchback counterpart. Not only does it look the same but everything from the steering feel and ride quality to the comfort and performance is similar so there's no compromise for choosing an estate version. Even the engine range and trim structure is the same.
The differences only really become apparent when you open the boot, which has a capacity of 605 litres with the seats in place and 1620 litres with the seats folded forward. The boot floor is flat and low, so loading and unloading is very easy, plus there is a false floor to store items under and two storage bins for odds and ends.
The engine range kicks off with a 1.2-litre 85PS petrol, with a choice of a further three petrol engines up to 140PS. There are also four diesel engines ranging from a 90PS 1.6 TDI to a 150PS 2.0-litre TDI. The most efficient engine is the 110PS BlueMotion, which manages an official 85.6mpg with emissions of 87g/km.
The Golf Estate manages to combine everything that’s good about the Golf hatchback with all the advantages you’d expect of an estate, which makes it a compelling buy. However it is worth remembering that the SEAT Leon ST and Skoda Octavia estate offer a very similar package - in fact they're based on the same platform - but are both cheaper.
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Volkswagen Golf Estate (2013 – 2020) handling and engines
- Engines range from 1.0 TSI 85 to 2.0 TDI 184 DSG
- Readers report Real MPG to be between 34–67 mpg
The Volkswagen Golf Estate is offered with the same range of engines as the hatchback, meaning a choice of five petrol and four diesel variants. The range kicks off with a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol, producing 85PS. It’s surprisingly sprightly thanks to a healthy torque figure of 160Nm from just 1400rpm so you don't need to work it hard to get decent performance.
The 105PS version of the same engine is a little stronger though, offering 175Nm of torque across a slightly broader rev range. That makes it a better choice if you're regularly going to have a full car. Emissions and economy for both 1.2-litre engines impresses – with an official 56.5mpg, with the lower powered version producing 115g/km of CO2.
The sweet spot in the petrol range is the 122PS 1.4-litre TSI, which produces 200Nm of torque at, has economy of 53.3mpg and emissions of 124g/km. It’s a lively performer, but it’s very refined even at motorway speeds. There’s also a 140PS variant which is similar, but offers better acceleration with no real impact on economy or emissions thanks to cylinder deactivation technology.
The entry level diesel is a 1.6-litre TDI with 90PS. It has emissions of 102g/km, just missing out on the free annual VED. If you want that you’ll need the 110PS BlueMotion variant, which has a lower ride height and improved aerodynamics to lower emissions to 87g/km and improve economy to 85.6mpg. Volkswagen also offers a 105PS version of the same 1.6-litre TDI. Whichever of the three you choose you’ll get fairly similar performance and a good amount of accessible torque – ideal for motorway cruising, towing and hauling heavy loads.
The diesel range is topped off with a 2.0-litre 150PS TDI, which produces a hefty 320Nm of torque. For those who tow caravans or haul particularly heavy, bulky loads it’s the one to go for, but for most it won’t be necessary.
Despite all the extra load space the Golf Estate is only around 30cm longer than the hatchback, so parking is very easy. For those who would prefer to let the car do the hard work there’s an automatic parking system that works well and is simple to operate.
Regardless of engine the Golf Estate is a very versatile, easy to drive car. It’s as at home traversing speed bumps in a housing estate as it is crossing huge distances on A-roads and motorways. Ride quality and refinement are very impressive, yet handling is neat and predictable through twists and turns.
The steering and pedals are well-weighted, while the gear change is slick, precise and light. All cars have an electronic handbrake but that’s no bad thing - it’s one of the best around. It holds the car automatically and it won’t let it roll backwards, yet it doesn’t keep you from setting off smoothly.
| Engine | MPG | 0-62 | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 TSI | - | - | 111 g/km |
| 1.0 TSI 110 | 58 mpg | 10.4 s | 112 g/km |
| 1.0 TSI 110 DSG | 59 mpg | 10.4 s | 110 g/km |
| 1.0 TSI 115 | 59–66 mpg | 10.1–10.2 s | 99–111 g/km |
| 1.0 TSI 115 DSG | 63 mpg | 10.1 s | 103–110 g/km |
| 1.0 TSI 85 | 59 mpg | 12.6 s | 109 g/km |
| 1.2 TSI 105 | 57 mpg | 10.7 s | 117 g/km |
| 1.2 TSI 105 DSG | 57 mpg | 10.7 s | 115 g/km |
| 1.2 TSI 85 | 57 mpg | 12.6 s | 115 g/km |
| 1.4 TSI 122 | 53 mpg | 9.7 s | 124 g/km |
| 1.4 TSI 122 DSG | 55 mpg | 9.7 s | 118 g/km |
| 1.4 TSI 125 | 52–53 mpg | 9.5 s | 123 g/km |
| 1.4 TSI 125 DSG | 54–55 mpg | 9.5 s | 118 g/km |
| 1.4 TSI 150 | 52 mpg | - | 123 g/km |
| 1.4 TSI 150 DSG | 55 mpg | - | 118 g/km |
| 1.5 TSI 130 | 55–58 mpg | 8.7–9.5 s | 113–119 g/km |
| 1.5 TSI 130 DSG | 58 mpg | 9.5 s | 110–113 g/km |
| 1.5 TSI 150 | 53–54 mpg | 8.7 s | 116–120 g/km |
| 1.5 TSI 150 DSG | 54–55 mpg | 8.7 s | 114–118 g/km |
| 1.6 TDI 105 | 72 mpg | 11.2 s | 102 g/km |
| 1.6 TDI 105 DSG | 71 mpg | 11.2 s | 104 g/km |
| 1.6 TDI 110 | 72 mpg | - | 102 g/km |
| 1.6 TDI 110 BlueMotion | 81–86 mpg | 11.0 s | 87 g/km |
| 1.6 TDI 110 DSG | 71 mpg | - | 104 g/km |
| 1.6 TDI 115 | 59–69 mpg | 10.7–10.8 s | 106–111 g/km |
| 1.6 TDI 115 DSG | 67–71 mpg | 10.7 s | 103–106 g/km |
| 1.6 TDI 90 | 69–72 mpg | 11.9–12.5 s | 102–106 g/km |
| 1.8 TSI DSG | 42 mpg | 7.8 s | 156 g/km |
| 2.0 TDI 150 | 64–67 mpg | 8.9 s | 108–115 g/km |
| 2.0 TDI 150 DSG | 61–64 mpg | 8.9–9.0 s | 115–120 g/km |
| 2.0 TDI 184 | 60–64 mpg | 7.9 s | 115–124 g/km |
| 2.0 TDI 184 DSG | 59 mpg | 7.8–7.9 s | 119–125 g/km |
Real MPG average for the Volkswagen Golf Estate (2013 – 2020)
Real MPG was created following thousands of readers telling us that their cars could not match the official figures.
Real MPG gives real world data from drivers like you to show how much fuel a vehicle really uses.
Average performance
78%
Real MPG
34–67 mpg
MPGs submitted
265
Volkswagen Golf Estate (2013 – 2020) interior
- Boot space is 380–1620 litres
- Euro NCAP rating of five stars
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4562–4596 mm |
| Width | 1799–2027 mm |
| Height | 1475–1515 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2620–2637 mm |
From the driver’s seat the Golf Estate feels identical to the hatchback. Build quality is excellent – the materials are plush and neatly fitted, yet feel hardwearing and durable. The dashboard layout is neat and uncluttered, as is the centre stack, with simple, easy to use controls for audio or air conditioning.
The seats are comfortable and visibility is good, plus the major controls are all well placed including the electronic parking brake. This has the added advantage of freeing up some space in the transmission tunnel for storage.
Passenger space in the rear row impresses so adults will fit comfortably and should even be happy on longer journeys – as with the five-door hatch. Indeed, you’ll only notice the difference between the Golf hatch and estate when you open the boot.
At 605 litres it has significantly more capacity than the 380-litre boot of the hatchback, plus it can be expanded to 1620 litres by folding down the rear seats. There’s a low, flat floor to make loading and unloading easier, plus a double boot floor with hidden storage compartments or smaller items.
It’s a very practical, well shaped and useful boot, ideal for dog owners, campers or gardeners who need the extra capacity. Folding the seats forward is easy and gives a flat deck, which is especially useful when loading or unloading something bulky like white goods or furniture.
For particularly tall loads it’s easy to remove the luggage cover and there’s a stowing slot for it beneath the false floor, which makes life easy when you’re caught out and need more space than you’d originally planned.
Standard equipment and the trim structure matches that of the hatchback, which means Isofix seat mounting points, DAB radio, a post collision braking system, XDS front differential, plus a touchscreen system with iPod and aux connectivity, along with air conditioning and electric windows all as standard.
Standard Equipment:
S comes with seven airbags, including a driver’s knee airbag, five three-point seatbelts, ABS with ESP, XDS electronic differential lock and Isofix preparation for two rear child seats. The entry-level Composition Media system includes a 5.8-inch colour touchscreen, DAB, a CD player, MDI interface (for connecting iPod or MP3 player), Bluetooth and audio streaming. Also standard is ‘Climatic’ semi-automatic air conditioning.
BlueMotion is based on S and adds energy recuperating braking, low rolling resistance tyres, lower suspension and improved aerodynamics.
SE trim adds ADC Automatic Distance Control with Front Assist and City Emergency Braking, which can even bring the vehicle to a complete halt if necessary, a Driver Alert System, rain-sensitive wipers, an automatically dimming rearview mirror, automatic driving lights, brushed stainless steel decorative inserts, a leather-trimmed gear lever and multifunction steering wheel. A black radiator grille with chrome trimmed-inserts and ‘Toronto’ 16-inch alloy wheels complete the exterior.
GT comes with 17-inch ‘Dijon’ alloy wheels, 10mm lowered sports suspension, front fog lights and air intakes with chrome surrounds, ‘Cherry Red’ rear light clusters, and heat-insulating dark-tinted rear glass. Inside there are gloss black decorative inserts, Alcantara and cloth sports seats, LED reading lights, ambient lighting in the doors and centre console, electrically foldable door mirrors with puddle lights plus front and rear parking sensors. The Discover Navigation media system includes a 5.8-inch colour touchscreen preloaded with European mapping data (with three years of free upgrades), traffic sign display and twin SD card reader (as well as the same multimedia functionality as the Composition Media unit).
Volkswagen Golf Estate (2013 – 2020) models and specs
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4562–4596 mm |
| Width | 1799–2027 mm |
| Height | 1475–1515 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2620–2637 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 1220–2020 kg |
| Boot Space | 380–1620 L |
| Warranty | 3 years / 60000 miles |
| Servicing | 18000 miles |
| Spare Wheel | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Space-saving spare wheel | ||
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £18,980–£31,810 |
| Insurance Groups | 11–30 |
| Road Tax Bands | A–G |
| Official MPG | 42.2–85.6 mpg |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | 5 |
On sale until February 2021
| Estate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Alltrack 1.8 TSI 180ps DSG6 4Motion 5dr | £31,810 | 42.2 mpg | 7.8 s |
On sale until November 2020
On sale until March 2020
On sale until May 2017
On sale until April 2017
On sale until June 2015
| Estate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| S 1.2 TSI 105 5dr | £19,535 | 56.5 mpg | 10.7 s |
| S 1.2 TSI 105 DSG 5dr Auto | £20,950 | 56.5 mpg | 10.7 s |
| S 1.4 TSI 122 5dr | £20,295 | 53.3 mpg | 9.7 s |
| S 1.4 TSI 122 DSG 5dr Auto | £21,710 | 55.4 mpg | 9.7 s |
| S 1.6 TDI 105 5dr | £21,150 | 72.4 mpg | 11.2 s |
| SE 1.0 TSI BM 115 5dr | £20,315 | - | 10.1 s |
| SE 1.0 TSI BM 115 DSG Auto 5dr | £22,355 | - | 10.1 s |
| SE 1.4 TSI 122 5dr | £21,230 | 53.3 mpg | 9.7 s |
| SE 1.4 TSI 122 DSG 5dr Auto | £22,645 | 55.4 mpg | 9.7 s |
| SE 1.6 TDI 105 5dr | £22,085 | 72.4 mpg | 11.2 s |
| SE 1.6 TDI 105 DSG 5dr Auto | £23,500 | 70.6 mpg | 11.2 s |
On sale until April 2015
| Estate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Bluemotion 1.6 TDI 110 5dr | £22,365 | 85.6 mpg | - |
Model History
- July 2013: Golf Estate launched
- November 2014
- January 2015: Golf GTD unveiled
- June 2015: Golf BlueMotion TSI goes on sale
- June 2016: Volkswagen Golf Estate Match launched
- February 2017: Updated Volkswagen Golf goes on sale
- February 2018: 1.5 TSI BlueMotion 130 engine added
- October 2019: Updates for 2020 Volkswagen Golf
July 2013
Golf Estate launched
Longer than hatch: 4,562mm x 1,481mm high x 1,799mm wide (not including mirrors). Loadspace 1 metre square takes 605 litres. With seats folded, 1,831mm and takes 1,620 litres to roof.
Lower spec models have folding passenger seat allowing surboards, ladders, etc up to 2,671mm to be carried inside the car.
Same platform as the Golf, the A3, the Leon and the Skoda Octavia of which, of course, there is also an estate. It shares the same engines and transmissions. But, to justify its existence, as well as very carefully considered styling, it offers an ideally configured loadspace. £930 premium over Golf hatch.
|
Trim level |
Engine derivative |
CO 2 , |
Urban |
Extra-urban mpg |
Combined mpg |
ABI insurance group |
Price, £ RRP OTR |
|
S |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1.2-litre TSI 85 PS |
5-spd man |
115 |
47.1 |
65.7 |
56.5 |
7E |
£17,915 |
|
1.2-litre TSI 105 PS |
6-spd man |
117 |
47.1 |
64.2 |
56.5 |
12E |
£18,925 |
|
1.2-litre TSI 105 PS |
7-spd DSG |
115 |
48.7 |
62.8 |
56.5 |
12E |
£20,340 |
|
1.4-litre TSI 122 PS |
6-spd man |
124 |
40.9 |
64.2 |
53.3 |
14E |
£19,685 |
|
1.4-litre TSI 122 PS |
7-spd DSG |
118 |
44.8 |
64.2 |
55.4 |
14E |
£21,100 |
|
1.6-litre TDI 90 PS |
5-spd man |
102 |
TBC |
TBC |
TBC |
10E |
£19,735 |
|
1.6-litre TDI 105 PS |
5-spd man |
102 |
57.6 |
85.6 |
72.4 |
12E |
£20,540 |
|
SE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1.4-litre TSI 122 PS |
6-spd man |
124 |
40.9 |
64.2 |
53.3 |
13E |
£20,620 |
|
1.4-litre TSI 122 PS |
7-spd DSG |
118 |
44.8 |
64.2 |
55.4 |
13E |
£22,035 |
|
1.6-litre TDI 105 PS |
5-spd man |
102 |
57.6 |
85.6 |
72.4 |
11E |
£21,475 |
|
1.6-litre TDI 105 PS |
7-spd DSG |
104 |
58.9 |
80.7 |
70.6 |
11E |
£22,890 |
|
2.0-litre TDI 150 PS |
6-spd man |
108 |
55.4 |
76.3 |
67.3 |
17E |
£22,990 |
|
2.0-litre TDI 150 PS |
6-spd DSG |
119 |
52.3 |
68.9 |
62.8 |
17E |
£24,405 |
|
GT |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1.4-litre TSI 140 PS |
6-spd man |
121 |
TBC |
TBC |
TBC |
15E |
£23,935 |
|
1.4-litre TSI 140 PS |
7-spd DSG |
116 |
TBC |
TBC |
TBC |
15E |
£25,350 |
|
2.0-litre TDI 150 PS |
6-spd man |
108 |
55.4 |
76.3 |
67.3 |
17E |
£24,440 |
|
2.0-litre TDI 150 PS |
6-spd DSG |
119 |
52.3 |
68.9 |
62.8 |
17E |
£25,855 |
Wheels and tyres:
S - 6J x 15 steel wheels with 196/65 R15 tyres
SE - 6.5J x 16 Toronto alloy wheels with 205/55 R16 tyres
GT - 7J x 17 Dijon alloy wheels with 225/45 R17 tyres
All models get a space saver spare wheel.
Warranty:
2 years unlimited mileage (free)
3 years or 60,000 miles whichever comes first (free)
4 years or 75,000 miles whichever comes first + £230
5 years of 90,000 miles whichever comes first + £550
Dimensions
Length: 4,562mm
Height: 1,481mm
Wheelbase: 2,635mm
Width: 1,799mm (without mirrors)
Luggage capacity: 605 litres (rear seats up)
Luggage capacity: 1,620 litres (rear seats folded)
Load space length rear seats up: 1,055mm
Load space length rear seats down: 1,831mm
Load space length passenger seat folded: 2,671mm
Minimum load space width: 1,003mm
Maximum cargo weight: 600-611kg
Unladen weight (inc 75kg driver): 1,289kg – 1,454kg
Towing weights, braked: 1.2 TSI: 1,100kg; 1.4 TSI: 1,500kg; 1.6 TDI: 1,500kg; 2.0 TDI: 1,600kg
Fuel tank: 50 litres
November 2014
Volkswagen Golf R estate launched Boasting a 300PS version of the 2.0 TFSI direct and indirect injected engine, as used in the Audi S3. Pulls 0-60mph in under 5 seconds, tops out at a restricted 155mph and on the New European Driving Cycle averaged 40.4mpg combined with emissions of 163g/km. 18" 'Cadiz' alloys standard; 19" 'Pretoria' alloys oprional. Pre-dates high performance editions of VAG's other MQB based compact estates from SEAT and Skoda.
January 2015
Golf GTD unveiled
To have 2.0 litre TDI engine developing 184PS and 380Nm torque, giving a 0-60 of 7.6 seconds and 64.2mpg on the ECDC 'combined cycle' lab test.
Has special GTD bumpers. honeycomb radiator grille, smoked rear lights, flared sills and 17-inch Curitiba alloys, black roof rails and dual chrome tailpipes. Standard kit also includes bi-xenon headlights, sports suspension with ride height lowered by 15mm and progressive steering, which gives a sharper response during high-performance driving as well as ensuring greater comfort in ordinary conditions.
Inside are sports seats in Clark tartan, illuminated door sills, black headliner and black pillar trims. plus decorative inserts and panels in Checkered Black, stainless steel pedal caps, multifunction steering wheel with aluminium trim and golf ball gear knob.
Optional 18-inch Nogaro alloy wheels, seat covers in a choice of Alcantara or Vienna leather, or a Sports and Design package featuring driving mode selection, Nogaro 18-inch alloy wheels, red brake callipers and tinted windows.
June 2015
Golf BlueMotion TSI goes on sale
Powered by a new three-cylinder 1.0-litre 115 PS turbocharged petrol engine, the new Golf TSI BlueMotion returns 65.7 mpg on the combined cycle with emissions of just 99g/km. Also available for the first time with a BlueMotion engine is the option of a DSG automatic gearbox. These cars combine the economy benefits of a diesel with the upfront price benefits of a petrol, with the Golf Match TSI BlueMotion costing £19,740 RRP OTR. The first deliveries of these cars are due in September.
Unlike the diesel BlueMotion model which is based on the entry-level S, the Golf TSI BlueMotion comes as standard in Match trim. As such it benefits from equipment highlights including ESC, XDS and seven airbags, an Automatic Post Collision Braking System, a PreCrash system, cruise control, stop/start with battery regeneration and driver alert (NB ACC and Front Assist are not standard). The Golf Match TSI BlueMotion has 16-inch ‘Dover’ alloy wheels.
This new 1.0-litre BlueMotion engine will also be available in the Golf SV, with predicted fuel economy figures 62.8 mpg/105g/km (61.4/105 for DSG).
| Golf Estate | Gearbox | Body | Combined mpg |
CO 2 (g/km) |
Price, £ RRP OTR |
| Golf Estate SE 1.0-litre TSI BlueMotion 115 PS |
6-spd manual | 5-door estate | 65.7 | 99 | 20,940 |
| Golf Estate SE 1.0-litre TSI BlueMotion 115 PS |
7-spd DSG | 5-door estate | 62.8 | 103 | 22,355 |
June 2016
Volkswagen Golf Estate Match launched
Replaces the SE trim and comes with 16-inch ‘Dover’ alloy wheels and front fog lights, remote electrically folding door mirrors with puddle lights passenger’s door mirror kerb-view when put in reverse. Parking sensors, 6.5-inch colour touch-screen, Bluetooth telephone and audio connection, car information display, DAB digital radio and a CD player are also included.
Infotainment is upgraded to the 'Discover' navigation system, with Car-Net Guide and Inform. Discover Navigation adds, as standard on the Golf Estate Match Edition, dynamic navigation with branded points of interest, speed limit display and a choice of three route options (Fast, Short or Eco).
Further additions are heated front seats, headlight washers and heated windscreen washer jets. The cost of these features if specified separately would be £1,975, but they are added to this Golf Estate for a mere £100 supplement, meaning the Volkswagen Golf Estate Match Edition starts from £22,045 RRP OTR.
February 2017
Updated Volkswagen Golf goes on sale
Extras include the option of new Discover Navigation Pro radio-navigation and online system that can be operated via gesture control. With a 9.2-inch screen, the system complements the Active Info Display that is also new in the Golf and appears as standard on all Performance Golfs. Meanwhile, the range of online services and apps has also been enlarged.
Golf estate are available as S, SE, SE Nav, GT and GTD and GTD BlueLine models being joined by Alltrack and R.
Depending on model, assistance systems include: City Emergency Braking with new pedestrian monitoring (Front Assist); a new Traffic Jam Assist that offers semi-automated driving at speeds of up to 37 mph (60 km/h); and Emergency Assist that notices if the driver is incapacitated and initiates various measures to rouse them in escalating stages culminating, if the driver remains inactive, in carrying out an emergency stop.
The 2017 Golf VII sees the debut of the turbocharged petrol 1.5 TSI Evo – a new four-cylinder engine that generates 150 PS and features Active Cylinder Management (ACT). This is accompanied by a BlueMotion version developing 130 PS and featuring a complete engine shut-down function (as in the hybrid Golf GTE). The 2017 Golf GTI now develops 230 PS, or 245 PS in GTI Performance guise. The range-topping Golf R gets more power boasting a peak output of 310 PS: enough for a 0 to 62 mph in 4.6 seconds.
A new 7-speed DSG (dual-wet-clutch gearbox) also helps to deliver CO 2 figures that have in some cases been improved by up to 10 g/km. All Golfs also feature BlueMotion Technologies such as a stop-start system and a mode for storing braking energy (regenerative braking).
Design changes include new bumpers front and rear, new halogen headlights with LED daytime running lights or full LED headlights – standard in higher specification cars and optional in other models – instead of xenon headlights; new front wings; and, as mentioned, new full LED rear lights as standard for all Golf versions.
New wheel designs and body colours round out the exterior update, while new trim panels and materials also upgrade the interior of the Golf.
| Updated Volkswagen Golf and Golf Estate | ||||||||
| Model | Engine | Gearbox | Doors | Power | CO 2 (g/km) |
OTR RRP |
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| Golf S | 1.4 TSI BMT | Manual | 3 | 125 | 120 | £18,665.00 | ||
| Golf S | 1.4 TSI BMT | Manual | 5 | 125 | 120 | £19,320.00 | ||
| Golf S | 1.4 TSI BMT | DSG | 5 | 125 | 119 | £20,735.00 | ||
| Golf S | 1.6 TDI BMT | Manual | 3 | 115 | 106 | £19,770.00 | ||
| Golf S | 1.6 TDI BMT | Manual | 5 | 115 | 106 | £20,425.00 | ||
| Golf SE | 1.0 TSI BMT | Manual | 3 | 110 | 109 | £18,715.00 | ||
| Golf SE | 1.0 TSI BMT | Manual | 5 | 110 | 109 | £19,370.00 | ||
| Golf SE | 1.0 TSI BMT | DSG | 5 | 110 | 107 | £20,785.00 | ||
| Golf SE | 1.4 TSI BMT | Manual | 3 | 125 | 120 | £19,415.00 | ||
| Golf SE | 1.4 TSI BMT | Manual | 5 | 125 | 120 | £20,070.00 | ||
| Golf SE | 1.4 TSI BMT | DSG | 5 | 125 | 119 | £21,485.00 | ||
| Golf SE | 1.6 TDI BMT | Manual | 3 | 115 | 106 | £20,520.00 | ||
| Golf SE | 1.6 TDI BMT | Manual | 5 | 115 | 106 | £21,175.00 | ||
| Golf SE | 1.6 TDI BMT | DSG | 5 | 115 | 102 | £22,590.00 | ||
| Golf SE | 2.0 TDI BMT | Manual | 3 | 150 | 109 | £21,920.00 | ||
| Golf SE | 2.0 TDI BMT | Manual | 5 | 150 | 109 | £22,575.00 | ||
| Golf SE | 2.0 TDI BMT | DSG | 5 | 150 | 117 | £23,990.00 | ||
| Model | Engine | Gearbox | Doors | Power | CO 2 (g/km) | OTR RRP | ||
| Golf SE Nav | 1.0 TSI BMT | Manual | 3 | 110 | 109 | £19,465.00 | ||
| Golf SE Nav | 1.0 TSI BMT | Manual | 5 | 110 | 109 | £20,120.00 | ||
| Golf SE Nav | 1.0 TSI BMT | DSG | 5 | 110 | 107 | £21,535.00 | ||
| Golf SE Nav | 1.4 TSI BMT | Manual | 3 | 125 | 120 | £20,165.00 | ||
| Golf SE Nav | 1.4 TSI BMT | Manual | 3 | 125 | 120 | £20,820.00 | ||
| Golf SE Nav | 1.4 TSI BMT | DSG | 5 | 125 | 119 | £22,235.00 | ||
| Golf SE Nav | 1.6 TDI BMT | Manual | 3 | 115 | 106 | £21,270.00 | ||
| Golf SE Nav | 1.6 TDI BMT | Manual | 5 | 115 | 106 | £21,925.00 | ||
| Golf SE Nav | 1.6 TDI BMT | DSG | 5 | 115 | 102 | £23,340.00 | ||
| Golf SE Nav | 2.0 TDI BMT | Manual | 3 | 150 | 109 | £22,670.00 | ||
| Golf SE Nav | 2.0 TDI BMT | Manual | 5 | 150 | 109 | £23,325.00 | ||
| Golf SE Nav | 2.0 TDI BMT | DSG | 5 | 150 | 117 | £24,740.00 | ||
| Golf GT | 1.6 TDI BMT | Manual | 3 | 115 | 109 | £22,670.00 | ||
| Golf GT | 1.6 TDI BMT | Manual | 5 | 115 | 109 | £23,325.00 | ||
| Golf GT | 1.6 TDI BMT | DSG | 5 | 115 | 105 | £24,740.00 | ||
| Golf GT | 1.6 TDI BMT | DSG | 5 | 115 | 105 | £24,740.00 | ||
| Golf GT | 1.6 TDI BMT | DSG | 5 | 115 | 105 | £24,740.00 | ||
| Golf GT | 2.0 TDI BMT | Manual | 3 | 150 | 111 | £24,070.00 | ||
| Golf GT | 2.0 TDI BMT | Manual | 5 | 150 | 111 | £24,725.00 | ||
| Golf GT | 2.0 TDI BMT | DSG | 5 | 150 | 120 | £26,140.00 | ||
| Golf R-Line | 2.0 TDI BMT | Manual | 3 | 150 | 111 | £25,065.00 | ||
| Golf R-Line | 2.0 TDI BMT | Manual | 5 | 150 | 111 | £25,720.00 | ||
| Golf R-Line | 2.0 TDI BMT | DSG | 5 | 150 | 120 | £27,135.00 | ||
| Golf GTD BlueLine | 2.0 TDI BMT | Manual | 3 | 184 | 116 | £27,065.00 | ||
| Golf GTD BlueLine | 2.0 TDI BMT | Manual | 5 | 184 | 119 | £27,720.00 | ||
| Golf GTD BlueLine | 2.0 TDI BMT | DSG | 3 | 184 | 122 | £28,480.00 | ||
| Golf GTD BlueLine | 2.0 TDI BMT | DSG | 5 | 184 | 122 | £29,135.00 | ||
| Golf GTD | 2.0 TDI BMT | Manual | 3 | 184 | 122 | £27,065.00 | ||
| Golf GTD | 2.0 TDI BMT | Manual | 5 | 184 | 125 | £27,720.00 | ||
| Golf GTD | 2.0 TDI BMT | DSG | 3 | 184 | 129 | £28,480.00 | ||
| Model | Engine | Gearbox | Doors | Power | CO 2 (g/km) |
OTR RRP | ||
| Golf GTD | 2.0 TDI BMT | DSG | 3 | 184 | 129 | £28,480.00 | ||
| Golf GTD | 2.0 TDI BMT | DSG | 5 | 184 | 129 | £29,135.00 | ||
| Golf GTI | 2.0 TSI BMT | Manual | 3 | 230 | 148 | £27,865.00 | ||
| Golf GTI | 2.0 TSI BMT | Manual | 5 | 230 | 148 | £28,520.00 | ||
| Golf GTI | 2.0 TSI BMT | DSG | 3 | 230 | 145 | £29,280.00 | ||
| Golf GTI | 2.0 TSI BMT | DSG | 5 | 230 | 148 | £29,935.00 | ||
| Golf R | 2.0 TSI BMT | Manual | 3 | 310 | 180 | £31,865.00 | ||
| Golf R | 2.0 TSI BMT | Manual | 5 | 310 | 180 | £32,520.00 | ||
| Golf R | 2.0 TSI BMT | DSG | 3 | 310 | 160 | £33,280.00 | ||
| Golf R | 2.0 TSI BMT | DSG | 5 | 310 | 163 | £33,935.00 | ||
| Golf S Estate | 1.4 TSI BMT | Manual | 5 | 125 | 123 | £20,370.00 | ||
| Golf S Estate | 1.4 TSI BMT | DSG | 5 | 125 | 118 | £21,785.00 | ||
| Golf S Estate | 1.6 TDI BMT | Manual | 5 | 90 | 106 | £20,225.00 | ||
| Golf S Estate | 1.6 TDI BMT | Manual | 5 | 115 | 106 | £21,475.00 | ||
| Golf SE Estate | 1.0 TSI BMT | Manual | 5 | 110 | 112 | £20,420.00 | ||
| Golf SE Estate | 1.0 TSI BMT | DSG | 5 | 110 | 110 | £21,835.00 | ||
| Golf SE Estate | 1.4 TSI BMT | Manual | 5 | 125 | 123 | £21,120.00 | ||
| Golf SE Estate | 1.4 TSI BMT | DSG | 5 | 125 | 118 | £22,535.00 | ||
| Golf SE Estate | 1.6 TDI BMT | Manual | 5 | 115 | 106 | £22,225.00 | ||
| Golf SE Estate | 1.6 TDI BMT | DSG | 5 | 115 | 103 | £23,640.00 | ||
| Golf SE Estate | 2.0 TDI BMT | Manual | 5 | 150 | 111 | £23,625.00 | ||
| Golf SE Estate | 2.0 TDI BMT | DSG | 5 | 150 | (tbc) | £25,040.00 | ||
| Golf SE Nav Estate | 1.0 TSI BMT | Manual | 5 | 110 | 112 | £21,170.00 | ||
| Model | Engine | Gearbox | Doors | Power | CO 2 (g/km) | OTR RRP | ||
| Golf SE Nav Estate | 1.0 TSI BMT | DSG | 5 | 110 | 110 | £22,585.00 | ||
| Golf SE Nav Estate | 1.4 TSI BMT | Manual | 5 | 125 | 123 | £21,870.00 | ||
| Golf SE Nav Estate | 1.4 TSI BMT | DSG | 5 | 125 | 118 | £23,285.00 | ||
| Golf SE Nav Estate | 1.6 TDI BMT | Manual | 5 | 115 | 106 | £22,975.00 | ||
| Golf SE Nav Estate | 1.6 TDI BMT | DSG | 5 | 115 | 103 | £24,390.00 | ||
| Golf SE Nav Estate | 2.0 TDI BMT | Manual | 5 | 150 | 111 | £24,375.00 | ||
| Golf SE Nav Estate | 2.0 TDI BMT | DSG | 5 | 150 | (tbc) | £25,790.00 | ||
| Golf GT Estate | 1.6 TDI BMT | Manual | 5 | 115 | 109 | £24,375.00 | ||
| Golf GT Estate | 1.6 TDI BMT | DSG | 5 | 115 | 106 | £25,790.00 | ||
| Golf GT Estate | 2.0 TDI BMT | Manual | 5 | 150 | 113 | £25,775.00 | ||
| Golf GT Estate | 2.0 TDI BMT | DSG | 5 | 150 | (tbc) | £27,190.00 | ||
| Golf Alltrack | 2.0 TDI BMT | Manual | 5 | 150 | 129 | £28,575.00 | ||
| Golf Alltrack | 2.0 TDI BMT | DSG | 5 | 184 | 137 | £30,990.00 | ||
| Golf GTD BlueLine Estate | 2.0 TDI BMT | Manual | 5 | 184 | (tbc) | £28,770.00 | ||
| Golf GTD BlueLine Estate | 2.0 TDI BMT | DSG | 5 | 184 | (tbc) | £30,185.00 | ||
| Golf GTD Estate | 2.0 TDI BMT | Manual | 5 | 184 | (tbc) | £28,770.00 | ||
| Golf GTD Estate | 2.0 TDI BMT | DSG | 5 | 184 | (tbc) | £30,185.00 | ||
| Golf R Estate | 2.0 TSI BMT | DSG | 5 | 310 | (tbc) | £34,985.00 | ||
February 2018
1.5 TSI BlueMotion 130 engine added
Available in the Golf GT, the 130 PS 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine features a full shut-down mode. When the car is cruising, all four cylinders can temporarily turn off. As soon as more power is needed, the engine restarts. The driver barely notices the process other than the illumination of a small light on the dash panel to show the engine is in ‘Eco’ mode.
The 130PS of peak power is reached between 5000 and 6000rpm with 0-62 mph taking 9.2 seconds and a top speed of 131 mph.
October 2019
Updates for 2020 Volkswagen Golf
VW Connect Dongle now standard on S and Match Edition trims, while the 290PS Golf GTI TCR now gets an Akrapovic sports exhaust system as standard equipment.
What to watch out for
Fault reported with 2013 Golf diesel automatic estate (1.6 TDI or 2.0 TDI not specified). Makes rumbining mnoise as if deriving on a rough road, in traffic is reluctant to change down from 4th to 3rd and from 3rd to 2nd without excessive pressure on the accelerator.
04-11-2015:EA888 1.8TFSI and 2.0TFSI engines recalled in USA because the rear camshaft lobe is prone to unexpectedly shear off from the shaft. The failure causes reduced engine power and loss of vacuum pump power, cutting vacuum supply to the brake booster and eventually resulting in increased braking effort."A reduction in engine power and/or increased need for braking effort after vacuum reserve has been depleted while driving can increase the risk of a crash," a statement cautions. The campaign affects approximately 92,000 vehicles including the 2015-2016 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf GTI, Golf SportWagen, Jetta and Passat. In notifying the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, VAG stated that the root cause of the camshaft failures has not been fully understood. The company is still continuing an in-depth failure analysis and development of a repair solution, however a fix may not be ready until the end of the first quarter next year.
05-10-2016:Report that electromechanical parking brake of 2016 Golf VII 1.6TDI estate intermittently releases when clutch is depressed to start the engine allowing the car to roll forward or backward if parked on a hill. Dealer initially found no fault, but later fitted a new brake switch and a new CPU, but problem persists.
11-01-2017:Report that door straps of VW Golf VII estates are freezing up in frosty weather? Apparently the door can be opened about 4 inches, and then is stopped by ice on the strap mechanism. It mainly affects the driver's door. Eventually, the door can be opened, either by waiting for it to thaw out, or by carefully pulling bit-by-bit until the ice breaks off. The answer might be silicone grease on the door strap. More information 9-2-2017: Apparently, coinciding with VW undertaking an investigation into this particular vehicle, a bulletin has been released to VW dealers confirming that a number of these vehicles have a drainage fault in the protective box cover which is supposed to prevent water ingress. This is then trapping water around the door brake strap, causing the problem when it freezes. They have now produced a modified cover with improved drainage which will hopefully correct the fault.
08-03-2017:Knocking noise from rear of 2015 VW Golf 1.4TSI estate turned out to be a failed damper.
13-03-2018:Information received from a reader in the USA regarding a 2015 Golf TDI Sporteagon he was proposing to buy that " The second part of the emissions modification will involve outfitting your car with new emission control parts to ensure system reliability and durability over time. If your car exceeds 40,000 miles (for automatic transmissions) or 70,000 miles (for manual transmissions) we will install updated emissions control system hardware - specifically a new Diesel Particulate Filter, Diesel Oxidation Catalyst, and Selective Catalytic Reduction Converter - that is needed to maintain emissions performance for the full useful life (150,000 miles) of your vehicle. As part of the Phase 2 modification, we will also install a second NOx sensor and corresponding software to improve the performance of the OBD system. The Phase 2 updates are expected to have no further impact on overall vehicle reliability, durability, fuel economy, engine sound, performance, or driveability."
05-04-2018:No official word from VAG, but ECU testing believes that the DQ200 7-speed dry cutch Mechatronics control box was finally re-engineered in 2016. This DSG 7 control unit is a common failure with engines under 2.0 litres on the VW Golf (2003 – 2016)
13-08-2018:Lightly driven 2015 VW Golf 1.4TSI DSG estate suffered slight judder on changes from 1st to 2nd and needed a new clutch pack at 5,000 miles. Supplied and fitted under warranty.
27-11-2018:Report that a prospective owner's new VW Golf estate was delivered to the VW dealer on Nov 1st, 2018, but he has been told that the DVLA cannot register the car "as it has a 2019 engine and they require codes from VW." No date when this will happen has been given. (Presumably refers to the WLTP emissions test figures.)
27-11-2018:Report that a prospective owner's new VW Golf estate was delivered to the VW dealer on Nov 1st, 2018, but he has been told that the DVLA cannot register the car "as it has a 2019 engine and they require codes from VW." No date when this will happen has been given. (Presumably refers to the WLTP emissions test figures.)
01-12-2018:Report of severely leaking panoramic sunroof in late 2014 Mk 7 Golf Estate. "A few weeks ago we noticed internal misting but last weekend the driver's footwell was soaked. Now that the capillary effect is complete, the footwell is drenched and the A pillar is wet to the touch. The drain hole is clear.
26-12-2018:Report of 2017 VW Golf GTD Estate needing new 6-speed DSG box under warranty at 2,500 miles. New transmission seems to be holding its gears for longer and fuel consumption has increased. (May be stuck in 'Sport' mode.) Even at 50mph with 'E' selected box is still holding 5th gear.
28-02-2019:Report of ACC of VW Golf VII estate failing and VW dealer will not fix it under warranty stating that it has been "physically impacted". (It is in a vulnerable position and could have been damaged by another car when parking.) Owner claiming it is a "design fault and poor positioning" (which it is). Dealer wants £400 to fix it.
15-07-2019:Ongoing issues with the 1.5 TSI engine with no resolution from Volkswagen.
29-07-2020:
2017 Golf fails its first MoT with 22,000 miles on the clock due to insecure front steering linkage to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings inner steering joint excessive play. A new track rod was put in and it passed it's MoT. But two weeks later the steering made a 'clunking' noise. The garage now says it needs a new steering rack due to water ingress and a missing rubber boot at some stage. Owner faces a £1900 repair bill.
