Volkswagen Golf 3dr hatchback

1.9 TDI S

After the Mk IV, all they had to do was make the Golf fun to drive and it would be a winner. They’ve done it; and now it is. Largely faultless VW masterclass: brilliant handling; great interior design. Best GTi in 20 years. Only duff points are some rogue

  • Price

  • £15,055

  • Autocar Rating

  • 8 stars out of 10

  • NCAP Rating

  • 5 stars out of 10

Equipment

Exterior
Alloy wheels 645
Metallic paint 365
Safety And Security
Alarm 215
Anti-lock brakes standard
Auto gearbox not available
Central locking standard
Centre 3-point belt standard
Deadlocks standard
Driver airbag standard
Etched windows not available
Immobiliser standard
Locking wheel nuts price unavailable
Marked parts standard
Passenger airbag standard
Power steering standard
Remote locking standard
Seatbelt tensioners standard
Secure spare wheel standard
Side airbag standard
Side impact bars standard
Traction control standard
Visible VIN standard
Comfort And Convenience
Air conditioning standard
Climate control not available
Cruise control 270
Elec. steering adj not available
Electric front windows standard
Electric mirrors standard
Electric sunroof not available
Heated mirrors standard
Leather seats not available
Manual sunroof not available
Power seats adj not available
Seat height adj standard
Split/fold rear seats standard
Steering height adj standard
Steering reach adj standard
Audio, communication and navigation
Hands-free phone 225
Multi CD 395
Radio not available
RDS radio not available
Satellite navigation not available
Unique fit radio standard

Performance & Measurements

Body type Hatchback
Boot space (max ltr) 1305
Boot space (min ltr) 350
Braking distance (m) TBA/TBA
Driven wheels Front
Engine (cc/type) 1896/4
Engine position F
Front headroom (mm) 970
Front legroom (mm) 1067
Fuel type Diesel
Hands-free phone 225
Height (mm) 1479
Kerb weight (kg) 1425
Length (mm) 4204
Max power (bhp/rpm) 104/4000
Max torque (lb ft/rpm) 184/1900
Multi CD 395
Number of doors 3
Number of seats 5
Radio not available
RDS radio not available
Rear headroom (mm) 950
Rear kneeroom (mm) 695
Satellite navigation not available
Towing weight (kg) 1400
Turning circle (m) 10.9
Unique fit radio standard
Width (mm) 1759

Manufacturer's figures

0-60 mph (secs) 11.3
Max speed (mph) 116

Running Costs

% value retained (3yrs/36,000mls) 46
CO2 rating (g/km) 132
Combined mpg 56.5
Extra urban mpg 65.7
Insurance group 6
Manufacturer's warranty 3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 1yr Breakdown
Pence per mile 37.73
Service intervals Variable
Servicing cost over 3yrs 653
Tank capacity (gallons) 12.1
Typical contract hire rate (pcm) 309
Typical insurance quote 374
Urban mpg 43.5

Company Car Tax

 
Percentage Charge 35 35
Benefit in kind 5210 5210
Tax payable at 22% 1146.2 2292.4
Tax payable at 44% 1146.2 2292.4

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Alarm 215
Alloy wheels 645
Metallic paint 365
Cruise control 270
Hands-free phone 225
Multi CD 395
 
TOTAL PRICE:  £15,055  Update Price

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