As a result, the Golf is very accomplished in corners and impresses with its composed ride. While Nissan has done a good job with the ride and handling of the Qashqai, you simply can’t beat the laws of physics, as raising the centre of gravity will always affect the handling. All the controls are nicely weighted, too, and everything is impeccably engineered.ĭynamically the Golf also stands head and shoulders above its rivals. Moreover, while it obviously lacks the Qashqai’s raised seating position, visibility in the Golf is fine, and rearward vision is better than in any rival. Used Volkswagen Golf SV (Mk7, 2014-2020) reviewĭamped cubby lids, sliding cup-holder covers and the blue and red illuminated dials all add to the upmarket feel, while the driving position is faultless.Used Volkswagen Golf (Mk8, 2020-date) review.Volkswagen Golf Estate (2013-2019) review.Peugeot 308 vs Kia Ceed vs Volkswagen Golf: 2022 group test review.Vauxhall Astra vs Ford Focus vs Volkswagen Golf: 2022 group test review.The dash design might be unspectacular, but it’s attractive, versatile and user-friendly, even surpassing the Qashqai in that regard.
Unlike the Sportage, you don’t get a completely flat floor, but the layout of the cabin is still unmatched in this company. And while the Golf’s 350-litre boot is smaller than those in its crossover rivals, it’s well shaped and the seat backs fold simply to create a 1,305-litre maximum load space. Rear passengers benefit from decent leg and headroom. The VW doesn’t really fall down when it comes to practicality, either – it’s only 111mm shorter than the Nissan, and with a wheelbase that’s just 52mm less, interior room is similar to the Qashqai’s. In fact, there’s a clear split down themiddle of this test, and only the Nissan comes close to feeling as well built from such good quality materials as the Golf. It also has an air of solidity that’s confirmed by the thud of the doors closing and the tight panel gaps. But while it might lack cutting-edge looks, its simple, classless appealis arguably more desirable than the design of its wannabe-SUV rivals in this test. Compared to newer and bolder rivals such as the Honda Civic and Citroen C4, the Volkswagen Golf’s styling is rather conservative.
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