Volkswagen Golf Plus (05-08) - Review

Review by David Ross on
Last Updated: 28 September 2009
The Golf Plus sits between the standard Golf hatchback and the Touran people carrier in the Volkswagen range, making it ideal for those who want a more useful alternative to a standard hatch. It's never proved as popular as the normal Golf, but this is good news if you're buying second hand as prices tend to be lower across the board. It's as good to drive and has plenty of boot space while long distance comfort is impressive. There's a decent choice of engines too, including some frugal diesels along with a low-emissions Bluemotion version.
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Summary

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£12,995 - £22,090

Used price range:

£3,684 - £11,657

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The Golf Plus sits between the standard Golf hatchback and the Touran people carrier in the Volkswagen range, making it ideal for those who want a more useful alternative to a standard hatch. It's never proved as popular as the normal Golf, but this is good news if you're buying second hand as prices tend to be lower across the board. It's as good to drive and has plenty of boot space while long distance comfort is impressive. There's a decent choice of engines too, including some frugal diesels along with a low-emissions Bluemotion version.

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Driving & Performance

  • Performance

    4 out of 5

    "With just 75bhp, the entry-level 1.4-litre engine feels like it has to work hard in the Golf Plus..."

  • Handling

    4 out of 5

    "The Golf Plus shares the same safe handling of the standard Golf and feels similar to drive as you..."

Comfort

  • Comfort

    4 out of 5

    "The Golf Plus will seat four adults more comfortably than five, but should be fine for carrying a..."

  • Practicality

    4 out of 5

    "Most models (with the exception of the S) have a variable boot floor which adds an extra 120 litres..."

  • Equipment

    4 out of 5

    "Four trims are available - S, SE, Sport and GT - similar to the 2004 Golf line-up. Every model gets..."

  • Behind the wheel

    4 out of 5

    "The Golf Plus is similar to the Golf when sat behind the wheel, with the exception of a slightly..."

Costs

  • Running costs

    3 out of 5

    "The Golf Plus will be no more expensive to run than a standard Golf. All the engines offer..."

  • Green credentials

    3.5 out of 5

    "Like many other Volkswagen models, a Bluemotion version of the Golf Plus is available. It's powered..."

Safety & Reliability

  • Safety

    4 out of 5

    "The Golf Plus doesn't have a Euro NCAP rating, but the 2004 Golf on which it is based was awarded..."

  • Reliability

    4 out of 5

    "Volkswagen has a superb reputation for build quality and the Golf Plus shares many parts with the..."

Buying & Selling

  • Buying new

    2.5 out of 5

    "The Golf Plus is more expensive than Golf hatchback but it does come with extra interior space and..."

  • Buying used

    4 out of 5

    "This Volkswagen has never proved as popular as other models and as a result used prices are actually..."

  • Selling

    3 out of 5

    "It may not be as desirable as a Golf, but the Volkswagen badge means the Golf Plus has plenty going..."

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