Volkswagen Golf
2 chassis covered · 2003–2013 · 5 engine variants
Generations
| Chassis | Body | Years | Engines | M | Avg risk | Price span | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mk5 | hatchback | 2003–2009 | 3 | – | R3 | €1,400–€7,000 | The generation that made the Golf feel expensive again, and now the cheapest way into a modern one. Rides and steers better than its price suggests; the risk is entirely in which engine and gearbox it left the factory with. |
| Mk6 | hatchback | 2009–2013 | 2 | – | R4 | €3,050–€11,450 | A heavily revised Mk5 rather than a new car: quieter, better finished, and carrying the same drivetrain questions with slightly better answers. |
Timeline
● in production · ◐ facelift year, the changeover often splits engines mid-year, so verify the engine code rather than the registration date.