Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (97-04) - Review Review by Parkers on 01 January 1997 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. 4 out of 5 Other Volkswagen reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 3.5 out of 5 Buying used Values will drop slightly because of the new model, but Golfs will always be expensive. More so, the top-end diesel models. Check the history carefully, especially on low mileage 1.8 petrol models and make sure any recall work has been carried out. View full gallery See 184 used Volkswagen Golf Hatchbacks for sale, starting at £995 3.5 out of 5 Selling There's strong demand for all models, but it's exceptional for the high spec diesels. Truth be told, you'll always find a buyer for any Golf, no matter how knackered or untidy. Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Volkswagen Golf cars for sale We have 184 models like this for sale. Find Volkswagen Golf cars for sale Previous: Safety & Reliability Next: Also Consider