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Beetle

1999 on

Hatchback 1999 on
Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback
  • Funky, Golf-based, fun to drive.
  • Overpriced, cramped in the back, pseudo-retro.
Cabriolet 2003 on
Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet
  • Golf-based, easy to open roof, not too noisy
  • Cramped in the back, no luggage space
Bora

1999 to 2005

Saloon 1999 to 2005
Volkswagen Bora
  • Classy, good to drive
  • Too expensive, poor equipment
Caddy Maxi Life

2008 on

Estate 2008 on
Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life
  • High quality, large capacity, strong value
  • Van-like appearance, rearmost seat difficult to remove
California

2005 on

Estate 2005 on
Volkswagen California
  • Less expensive to buy than a proper motorhome, top quality fittings
  • Lacks the charm of the original 'Camper Van'
Caravelle

2003 on

Estate 2003 on
Volkswagen Caravelle
  • Roomy, well equipped, great 2.5 TDI PD engine; cheaper than a Mercedes-Benz Viano
  • Ride could be better; expensive for a van-based MPV
Corrado

1989 to 1996

Coupe 1989 to 1996
Volkswagen Corrado
  • Handling; engines; muscular styling
  • Firm ride
Eos

2006 on

Coupe Cabriolet 2006 on
Volkswagen Eos
  • Stylish looks, built-in sunroof, superbly built, metal folding roof, refinement
  • Drab cabin design, roof isn't particularly quick to fold down
Fox

2006 on

Hatchback 2006 on
Volkswagen Fox
  • Versatile interior; cheap for a VW
  • Mediocre levels of equipment; sombre interior
Golf

2009 on

Hatchback 2009 on
Volkswagen Golf Hatchback
  • Supremely refined, upmarket interior, good choice of efficient engines, low-emission Bluemotion model available
  • Not particularly striking to look at, expensive compared to similarly equipped alternatives
GTI 2009 on
Volkswagen Golf GTI
  • Outstanding blend of performance, agility, comfort and practicality
  • Not as quick outright as many alternatives, less overtly sporty styling than some

2004 on

Hatchback 2004 to 2008
Volkswagen Golf Hatchback
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  • Great engines, well finished and spacious interior, comfortable, good to drive
  • Expensive compared to rivals, noisy diesels, sober looks
Estate 2007 on
Volkswagen Golf Estate
  • One of the best load carriers in its class
  • Similarly priced, seven-seat Touran arguably a better buy
GTI 2005 to 2008
Volkswagen Golf GTI
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  • Great performance, fun to drive, easy to live with, iconic badge
  • Expensive compared to some hot hatches and not as quick either
Golf Plus 2005 on
Volkswagen Golf Golf Plus
  • More versatile and roomier than a standard Golf, excellent build quality, wide choice of engines
  • Not as practical as a true people carrier, dull looks
R32 2005 to 2008
Volkswagen Golf R32
  • Discreet performance, great handling
  • Expensive, offers little more than the outstanding Golf GTi, thirsty engine

1997 to 2005

Hatchback 1997 to 2004
Volkswagen Golf Hatchback
  • 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
Estate 1999 to 2005
Volkswagen Golf Estate
  • Quality, unrivalled interior, comfort, safety
  • Passenger space, Passat is a better estate for similar money

1992 to 2001

1981 to 1993

Hatchback 1984 to 1992
Volkswagen Golf Hatchback
  • Solid VW quality, good performance from GTi
  • So very Eighties, not so very practical
Cabriolet 1981 to 1993
Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet
Jetta

2006 on

Saloon 2006 on
Volkswagen Jetta
  • Bigger, roomier and classier than Bora
  • Golf influence robs it of its own identity

1984 to 1992

Lupo

1999 to 2005

Hatchback 1999 to 2005
Volkswagen Lupo
  • Fun, cheap, well made.
  • Small boot, SEAT Arosa does same for even less money.
Passat

2005 on

Saloon 2005 on
Volkswagen Passat Saloon
  • Clean styling, upmarket image, good sized boot, classy interior, comfortable ride
  • No hatchback version, not particularly exciting to drive, older TDI engines are noisy
Estate 2005 on
Volkswagen Passat Estate
  • Upmarket image, decent load carrier, excellent build quality, comfortable on the move
  • Other estates carry more, new price premium over larger alternatives
CC 2008 on
Volkswagen Passat CC
  • Style, innovative packaging, practicality
  • Premium pricing
R36 2008 on
Volkswagen Passat R36
  • Sleek looks, very quick, excellent build quality, comfortable ride
  • Thirsty, not particularly exciting to drive, engine strangely muted

2000 to 2005

Saloon 2000 to 2004
Volkswagen Passat Saloon
  • TDI engines offer performance and economy, well built, reliable
  • Bland styling, noisy diesels, not thrilling to drive
Estate 2000 to 2005
Volkswagen Passat Estate
  • TDI PD 130 for performance and economy, quality, safety, space
  • Top models are overpriced

1996 to 2001

Saloon 1996 to 2001
Volkswagen Passat Saloon
  • Classy; roomy; well built; well equipped
  • Beware overpriced cars, especially estates
Estate 1997 to 2001
Volkswagen Passat Estate
  • Classy; roomy; well built; well equipped
  • Beware overpriced cars, especially estates

1988 to 1997

Phaeton

2003 on

Saloon 2003 on
Volkswagen Phaeton
  • Superb engineering, outstanding diesel engines
  • Expensive for a VW; complicated interior
Polo

2009 on

Hatchback 2009 on
Volkswagen Polo
  • Interior is roomy, running costs kept low, beautifully built, good choice of engines
  • Not as exciting as a Ford Fiesta

2002 on

Hatchback 2002 on
Volkswagen Polo Hatchback
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  • Excellent build quality, safe to drive, low emission Bluemotion version available
  • Expensive compared to rivals, low equipment levels
GTI 2006 on
Volkswagen Polo GTI
  • Tasteful GTi styling touches
  • Not as fun as it could be
Dune 2004 to 2008
Volkswagen Polo Dune
  • Improved visibility; looks funky
  • Expensive; lacklustre 1.2 engine

2000 to 2002

Hatchback 2000 to 2002
Volkswagen Polo Hatchback
  • Quality image, strong residual values, reliability.
  • Expensive for a supermini.
Saloon 2000 to 2002
Volkswagen Polo Saloon
  • Quality image; strong residual values; reliability
  • Expensive for a supermini
Estate 2000 to 2002
Volkswagen Polo Estate
  • Quality image; strong residual values; reliability
  • Expensive for a supermini

1994 to 2000

1981 to 1994

Scirocco

2008 on

Coupe 2008 on
Volkswagen Scirocco
  • Unique styling, sharp handling, excellent TSI engines
  • Boot awkward to access, slightly plain interior

1984 to 1992

Sharan

2000 on

Estate 2000 on
Volkswagen Sharan
  • Reputation, quality
  • Cheaper rivals

1995 to 2000

Estate 1995 to 2000
Volkswagen Sharan
  • Everything, especially the assurance of the badge.
  • Some niggling minor faults.
Tiguan

2007 on

Estate 2007 on
Volkswagen Tiguan
  • Neatly styled, robust interior, comfortable and safe on the move, off-road version available
  • Alternatives are better value for money, 1.4 TSI engine feels sluggish
Touareg

2003 on

Estate 2003 on
Volkswagen Touareg
  • Great off road, premium car feel, astonishing V10 diesel
  • Still lacks the image of a BMW X5
R50 2008 on
Volkswagen Touareg R50
  • Storming performance, comfortable and upmarket interior, stand out styling
  • Incredibly thirsty for a diesel, noisy under hard acceleration, V6 TDI is better value
Touran

2003 on

Estate 2003 on
Volkswagen Touran
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  • Excellent build quality, seven seats as standard, comfortable cabin
  • Lacks the style of some rivals, not exciting to drive
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