Volkswagen Golf Estate (1999 - 2005) review
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PROS
Quality, unrivalled interior, comfort, safety
CONS
Passenger space, Passat is a better estate for similar money
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At a glance
- New price: £11,795 - £20,210
- Used price: £240 - £2,225 Explore used prices
- Fuel economy: 27 - 56 mpg
- Road tax cost: £160 - £325
- Insurance group: 9 - 29 How much is it to insure?
Volkswagen Golf Estate rivals
Buyers love the Golf hatchback, but the estate didn't take off in the same way. In fact, it's quite rare. It's as luxurious, as well built and as refined as the hatch, but it seems new buyers preferred an Astra or Focus for increased load area. As a result, it's a bit cheaper to pick up than the hatchback, but still pricier than most small estates. Fuel economy is reasonable on petrol-engined cars, but the diesel cars are excellent, especially the latest generation 'PD' high pressure injection engines - these give enjoyable brisk performance combined with 50+ mpg.
