Category: Small Family 
Price Range: £11,945 to £20,460
Punchy and smooth petrol engine, class-leading refinement, rides well, good drive.
Price premium, uninspiring looks.
The pick of the Golf range.
Few mass-produced small hatches hold their value as well as the Golf. After the typical three years/36,000 miles, it's predicted to retain between 42-51% of its value.
Compare that with the Ford Focus range that holds onto 35%-37% and you'll see that, on average, the Golf is worth more.
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