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Used 2021 Volkswagen Golf Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Great value for the price, great performance

Kiradad, 09/26/2020
2020 Volkswagen Golf TSI 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Excellent value, gas mileage while being a blast to drive. Infotainment works very well.

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Lemon

Mike Soroka, 02/07/2021
2019 Volkswagen Golf 1.4T S 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful

right from the start faulty fuel system sensor i believe. Car towed to them after 1 week of service. Since then periodic problems with the car hesitating and surging making it almost impossible to drive. Then suddenly back to normal for a week or so and then problems again. Also random electriaal issues like the seatbelt warning chime going off randomly or the windshield wipers starting up with no moisture. I have no confidence in this car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Amazing

Tia, 10/30/2019
2019 Volkswagen Golf 1.4T S 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful

I love this car so much, compact but enough space for a single person.

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The best VW Golf Hatchback!

Madhu Aryal, 05/08/2023
2018 Volkswagen Golf TSI SE 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

With its 1.8T engine, this model is still considered the best and most reliable Volkswagen Golf Hatchback, ever. I maintain it regularly and is run 15K since 2018 May, its flawless, quiet, smartly spacious and gracious driving. This is my second Golf after the same from 2015 model. My family drives BMW, Honda HR-V and Ford Escape but everyone wants to drive mine and they love its smoothness. I will add more review after I drive 20k as and when that happens.

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A Golfer's Golf

Terry, 12/11/2021
updated 07/31/2023
2020 Volkswagen Golf TSI 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Excellent car. Great gas mileage getting 42 mpg on the highway. Engine and transmission are excellent. When driving, it feels like a much bigger engine. Had the car one year - no problems at all. The car is dependable, reliable and solid. UPDATE: Excellent car. It is fast, smooth shifting and quiet.

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