VW Golf Hatchback 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent quality - far superior to anything else.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A little more expensive than most - but you get what you pay for.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    The 1.4 can be a little sluggish at low revs.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fine within the speed limits.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very reliable.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    High image.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent, just excellent.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good - but should have an alarm as standard.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Service is not as good as expected from the dealer who supplied it. The service I have experienced does not match the quality of the car.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Blowing exhaust at 7 months of age.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes