Category: Small Family 
Price Range: £20,815 to £25,345
Incredible fuel economy, sub-120g/km emissions, good drive.
Hefty £520 premium, firm ride, overly long gearing, noisy diesel.
Standard diesel Ford Focus achieves the same eco gains without the ride, handling and pricing compromise.
The Golf was a star performer when it was originally tested by safety body Euro NCAP, scoring five stars for adult occupancy, four for child protection and three for pedestrian safety.
Standard specification includes six airbags, ESP, active front head restraints, three rear three-point seatbelts and Isofix child seat mounting points.
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