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 Facts & Figures See our complete Facts & Figure section for details of performance, dimensions, running costs and insurance groups. Get a Car Information Pack now – Everything you need to know about this car in one place. E More Figures 1.4 E 3d More Figures 1.4 E 5d More Figures 1.9 E SDI 5d Compare Equipment See 184 used Volkswagen Golf Hatchbacks for sale, starting at £995 Final Edition More Figures 1.4 Final Edition 5d More Figures 1.6 Final Edition 5d Auto More Figures 1.6 Final Edition 5d More Figures 1.9 TDI Final Edition 5d Compare Equipment See 184 used Volkswagen Golf Hatchbacks for sale, starting at £995 S More Figures 1.4 S 3d More Figures 1.4 S 5d More Figures 1.6 S 5d More Figures 1.6 S 5d Auto More Figures 1.6 16V S 5d More Figures 1.9 S TDI 5d More Figures 1.9 S TDI (100ps) 5d Compare Equipment See 184 used Volkswagen Golf Hatchbacks for sale, starting at £995 Match More Figures 1.4 Match 3d More Figures 1.4 Match 5d More Figures 1.6 Match 5d Auto More Figures 1.6 Match 5d More Figures 1.9 TDI Match 5d Compare Equipment See 184 used Volkswagen Golf Hatchbacks for sale, starting at £995 V5 More Figures 2.3 V5 5d More Figures 2.3 V5 5d Auto More Figures 2.3 V5 (170ps) 3d More Figures 2.3 V5 (170ps) 3d Auto More Figures 2.3 V5 (170ps) 5d More Figures 2.3 V5 (170ps) 5d Auto Compare Equipment See 184 used Volkswagen Golf Hatchbacks for sale, starting at £995 V6 More Figures 2.8 V6 4MOTION 3d More Figures 2.8 V6 4MOTION 5d Compare Equipment See 184 used Volkswagen Golf Hatchbacks for sale, starting at £995 GT More Figures 1.9 GT TDI (110ps) 3d More Figures 1.9 GT TDI (110ps) 5d More Figures 1.9 GT TDI (115ps) 3d (6) More Figures 1.9 GT TDI (115ps) 5d (6) More Figures 1.9 GT TDI (130ps) 3d More Figures 1.9 GT TDI (130ps) 5d More Figures 1.9 GT TDI (150ps) 3d More Figures 1.9 GT TDI (150ps) 5d Compare Equipment See 184 used Volkswagen Golf Hatchbacks for sale, starting at £995 GTi More Figures 1.8 GTI 3d More Figures 1.8 GTI 5d More Figures 1.8 T GTI 3d More Figures 1.8 T GTI 5d More Figures 1.8 T GTI (180ps) 3d More Figures 1.8 T GTI (180ps) 5d More Figures 2.0 GTI 3d More Figures 2.0 GTI 5d More Figures 1.9 GTi TDI (115ps) 3d More Figures 1.9 GTi TDI (115ps) 5d Compare Equipment See 184 used Volkswagen Golf Hatchbacks for sale, starting at £995 Anniversary More Figures 1.8 GTI Anniversary 3d More Figures 1.9 GTI TDI PD Anniversary 3d Compare Equipment See 184 used Volkswagen Golf Hatchbacks for sale, starting at £995 SE More Figures 1.6 SE 5d More Figures 1.6 SE 5d Auto More Figures 1.6 16V SE 5d More Figures 1.9 SE TDI 5d More Figures 1.9 SE TDI 5d Auto More Figures 1.9 SE TDI (100ps) 5d More Figures 1.9 SE TDI (100ps) 5d Auto Compare Equipment See 184 used Volkswagen Golf Hatchbacks for sale, starting at £995 R32 More Figures 3.2 V6 R32 3d More Figures 3.2 V6 R32 5d Compare Equipment See 184 used Volkswagen Golf Hatchbacks for sale, starting at £995 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: Summary Next: Equipment