Skip to main content

Used 2021 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback Consumer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
5 reviews

See Edmunds pricing data

Has Your Car's Value Changed?

Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.

Price history graph example

Trending topics in reviews

Pros
Cons
3 out of 5 stars

Ruined car

Alex, 05/18/2021
2021 Volkswagen Golf TSI 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

The view of this car really depends on what you had before. It is a decent car, but it has a big problem: its predecessors. I currently have one of these which I got in exchange for a 2017 Golf 1.8T, that's why I can't help but compare it with its previous version which I loved very much. To my taste the 2021 model is worse in almost every way (slower, noisier, more cheaply made, only marginally more fuel efficient than its previous version, with signs of cost cutting everywhere, etc.) and, having driven it for only over a month, I can't think of a single compelling reason to buy it over its competition. It's a nice car, but it's just A car, nothing special that would make it stand out for anyone who actually cares about what they drive. Golf used to present a perfect, per my opinion, balance of drivability and practicality per $1 of price. It is no more...

Safety
3 out of 5 stars
Technology
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Interior
2 out of 5 stars
Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
Value
4 out of 5 stars
Report Abuse

5 out of 5 stars

I went Golfing twice and loved it both times

Braves fan in California , 06/27/2021
2021 Volkswagen Golf TSI 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

After my wife purchased a 2018 Golf SE TSI, I knew I’d eventually buy one, too. My needs are different than hers I drive a 6 speed. I’m tall and really need leg room. I need broad and comfortable seats for long journeys. Sight lines matter to me. I want dependable cruise control, power from the accelerator, and over 30 mpg. I want a car that can stand up to a windstorm in the desert and is nimble in California traffic. I got all of this and more in the Golf. The fit and finishes are great, the engine and transmission work together to make driving pleasurable, and the Golf is easy on the eyes — not trendy in a way that renders it outdated in 5 years. I was alive in the era when VWs were quirky and goofy and uncomfortable. Not anymore! I got a car that is small on the outside and big on the inside. And I averaged 47 mpg on the trip home and a 640 mile range. Even as people are too quick to call something “awesome” these days, I would put this experience in the awesome category.

Safety
5 out of 5 stars
Technology
4 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Interior
5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
5 out of 5 stars
Value
4 out of 5 stars
Report Abuse
2021 Volkswagen Golf for sale near you
Showing 3 of 4 listings
See all 4 listings

5 out of 5 stars

2021 Golf

Richard, 03/02/2021
2021 Volkswagen Golf TSI 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful

Great gas mileage, has blind spot detection, back up camera, brake assist, good acceleration, Apple carplay , and a sunroof.

Safety
5 out of 5 stars
Technology
5 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Interior
5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
5 out of 5 stars
Value
5 out of 5 stars
Report Abuse

5 out of 5 stars

Fun to drive Golf

Rod, 03/31/2021
2021 Volkswagen Golf TSI 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Hard to find a Golf 6 speed manual anywhere..

Safety
5 out of 5 stars
Technology
4 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Interior
5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
Value
5 out of 5 stars
Report Abuse

5 out of 5 stars

Perfect car for everyday commute

Sergey, 01/08/2023
2021 Volkswagen Golf TSI 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Everything works as planned. No issues with mechanical, no software glitches, no cracking or rattling noises which i had with almost all my previous cars. Super reliable.

Safety
5 out of 5 stars
Technology
5 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Interior
5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
5 out of 5 stars
Value
5 out of 5 stars
Report Abuse
Items per page:
50