Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (97-04) - Review Review by Parkers on 01 Jan 1997 4 The fourth generation Golf delivers luxury, quality and refinement in a very safe package. Rivals may look or drive better, but none offer the Golf's superb cabin and solid but understated image. Latest Volkswagen Golf Hatchback review Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Company Car Info Gallery Strong residuals, reputation for quality, comfortable on the move, neat design SEAT Leon and Skoda Octavia do the same for less, not as good to drive as the Focus New price range: £10,893 - £23,228 Used price range: £502 - £5,309 View all used prices Summary Parkers Rating: 4 out of 5 The fourth generation Golf delivers luxury, quality and refinement in a very safe package. Rivals may look or drive better, but none offer the Golf's superb cabin and solid but understated image. It costs more than most small family cars, but depreciation is slow and running costs are reasonable. Fuel economy is fine on petrol-engined cars, but the diesel cars are excellent, especially the PD high pressure injection engines. These give enjoyable brisk performance combined with 50mpg. Parkers Ratings Overall 4 out of 5 Performance 4.5 out of 5 Handling 3.5 out of 5 Comfort 3 out of 5 Practicality 3 out of 5 Behind the wheel 4 out of 5 Safety 4 out of 5 Reliability 3 out of 5 Running costs 3.5 out of 5 Green credentials 3 out of 5 Buying used 3.5 out of 5 Selling 3.5 out of 5 Equipment 3.5 out of 5 What owners say... “ You can easily drop the rear seats flat and the rear space is very impressive for a hatchback. You can happily sleep in the back like this in relative comfort! ” 4 out of 5 Tom Freegard , 01 Jun 2013 ... read more “ The size of the boot is quite big considering the size of the car. ” 5 out of 5 Sue Stafford , 29 Jul 2012 ... read more “ Not much really. The boot will just about handle a set of golf clubs (with the woods removed) but not much more. Doors are long and heavy so hard work getting in and out in car parks. ” 4 out of 5 Rob Brotherton , 06 Jul 2012 ... read more See all Owners' Reviews Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps Get your Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (97-04) information pack for only £1.99View 132 used Volkswagen Golf Hatchbacks for sale Get an Insurance QuoteRead 439 owners' reviews Tweet Other Volkswagen reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance
“ You can easily drop the rear seats flat and the rear space is very impressive for a hatchback. You can happily sleep in the back like this in relative comfort! ” 4 out of 5 Tom Freegard , 01 Jun 2013 ... read more
“ The size of the boot is quite big considering the size of the car. ” 5 out of 5 Sue Stafford , 29 Jul 2012 ... read more
“ Not much really. The boot will just about handle a set of golf clubs (with the woods removed) but not much more. Doors are long and heavy so hard work getting in and out in car parks. ” 4 out of 5 Rob Brotherton , 06 Jul 2012 ... read more