Volkswagen Golf
8 generations · 1974–presentThe Volkswagen Golf has been built in 8 generations between 1974 and present. On the European used-car market it costs €16,760 on average across 1,822 listings — from €4,015 for the Mk4 to €26,677 for the Mk8.
Volkswagen Golf generations
Mk82019–presentEighth generationAverage used price€26,677648 listings- Power
- 86–526 HP
- Body styles
- Hatchback · Wagon
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Mk72012–2019Seventh generationAverage used price€14,982660 listings- Power
- 80–480 HP
- Body styles
- Hatchback · Wagon
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Mk62008–2012Sixth generationAverage used price€6,883186 listings- Power
- 75–382 HP
- Body styles
- Hatchback · Wagon
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Mk52003–2008Fifth generationAverage used price€5,504134 listings- Power
- 68–494 HP
- Body styles
- Hatchback · Wagon
See prices and specsOriginal uploader was Stahlkocher at de.wikipedia
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Mk41997–2003Fourth generationAverage used price€4,01587 listings- Power
- 60–250 HP
- Body styles
- Hatchback · Convertible
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Mk31991–1997Third generationAverage used price€7,54469 listings- Power
- 54–363 HP
- Body styles
- Hatchback · Convertible
See prices and specsUnknown artist, Golf III Blaumetallic auf dem Hof, CC BY-SA 3.0
Mk21983–1992Second generationAverage used price€11,88234 listings- Power
- 45–367 HP
- Body styles
- Hatchback · Convertible
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Mk11974–1983First generationAverage used price€17,6004 listings- Power
- 44–320 HP
- Body styles
- Hatchback · Convertible
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How the Volkswagen Golf generations differ
| Generation | Mk8 | Mk7 | Mk6 | Mk5 | Mk4 | Mk3 | Mk2 | Mk1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2019–present | 2012–2019 | 2008–2012 | 2003–2008 | 1997–2003 | 1991–1997 | 1983–1992 | 1974–1983 |
| Average used price | €26,677 | €14,982 | €6,883 | €5,504 | €4,015 | €7,544 | €11,882 | €17,600 |
| Typical price range | €19,724 – €38,727 | €9,965 – €18,922 | €5,251 – €8,660 | €3,120 – €10,449 | €2,909 – €7,079 | €4,744 – €9,686 | €8,009 – €24,085 | €6,000 – €26,450 |
| Average mileage | 46,905 km | 115,012 km | 160,465 km | 198,812 km | 197,399 km | 171,877 km | 136,876 km | 107,346 km |
| Listings | 648 | 660 | 186 | 134 | 87 | 69 | 34 | 4 |
| Power | 86–526 HP | 80–480 HP | 75–382 HP | 68–494 HP | 60–250 HP | 54–363 HP | 45–367 HP | 44–320 HP |
| Fuel | Petrol · CNG · Diesel · Electric · LPG | Ethanol · Petrol · Diesel · LPG · CNG · Electric | Ethanol · Petrol · Diesel · LPG · Electric · CNG | Petrol · Diesel · LPG · CNG | Petrol · Diesel · LPG · CNG · Electric | Petrol · Diesel · LPG · Electric | Petrol · Diesel · LPG · Electric · CNG | Petrol · LPG · Diesel |
| Gearbox | Automatic 73% · Manual 27% | Manual 58% · Automatic 42% | Manual 76% · Automatic 24% | Manual 87% · Automatic 13% | Manual 89% · Automatic 11% | — | — | — |
| Body styles | Hatchback · Wagon | Hatchback · Wagon | Hatchback · Wagon | Hatchback · Wagon | Hatchback · Convertible | Hatchback · Convertible | Hatchback · Convertible | Hatchback · Convertible |
| Length × width | 4.28 × 1.79 m | 4.26 × 1.79 m | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wheelbase | 2.62 m | 2.62 m | 2.58 m | 2.56 m | 2.50 m | 2.48 m | 2.46 m | 2.40 m |
| Kerb weight | 1,416 kg | 1,305 kg | 1,288 kg | 1,308 kg | 1,232 kg | 1,153 kg | 1,001 kg | 930 kg |
| CO₂ (NEDC, median) | 126 g/km | 113 g/km | 142 g/km | 167 g/km | 178 g/km | 156 g/km | 118 g/km | 139 g/km |
| Seats and doors | 5 seats · 5 doors | 5 seats · 5 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 2 doors | 5 seats · 2 doors | 5 seats · 2 doors | 5 seats · 2 doors |
| Original list price | €39,622 | €30,802 | €26,561 | €29,868 | €29,438 | €21,866 | — | — |
| Facelift | 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| NL registrations | 61,772 | 115,251 | 47,931 | 29,408 | 18,626 | 7,170 | 11,420 | 3,494 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory figures (power, weight, CO₂, dimensions, original list price) come from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data), combined across each generation's model years.
Which Volkswagen Golf generation to pick
Prices and mileage by year
| Year | Average price | Average mileage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | €38,727 | 917 km | 13 |
| 2024 | €32,580 | 13,637 km | 187 |
| 2023 | €31,028 | 21,133 km | 88 |
| 2022 | €27,786 | 43,509 km | 70 |
| 2021 | €22,736 | 70,558 km | 96 |
| 2020 | €19,724 | 72,049 km | 85 |
| 2019 | €19,778 | 92,014 km | 109 |
| 2018 | €17,671 | 99,952 km | 85 |
| 2017 | €18,922 | 101,269 km | 104 |
| 2016 | €16,610 | 108,732 km | 104 |
| 2015 | €14,851 | 112,382 km | 111 |
| 2014 | €14,272 | 122,878 km | 101 |
| 2013 | €10,696 | 128,680 km | 77 |
| 2012 | €9,965 | 138,185 km | 78 |
| 2011 | €8,660 | 150,534 km | 52 |
| 2010 | €6,968 | 164,688 km | 42 |
| 2009 | €5,251 | 160,096 km | 41 |
| 2008 | €6,314 | 167,409 km | 51 |
| 2007 | €5,051 | 172,008 km | 57 |
| 2006 | €10,449 | 163,941 km | 23 |
| 2005 | €3,139 | 205,929 km | 16 |
| 2004 | €3,120 | 279,967 km | 19 |
| 2003 | €5,252 | 234,291 km | 19 |
| 2002 | €3,577 | 232,158 km | 15 |
| 2001 | €3,386 | 201,298 km | 12 |
| 2000 | €2,909 | 216,674 km | 15 |
| 1999 | €3,759 | 194,992 km | 17 |
| 1998 | €4,093 | 171,347 km | 17 |
| 1997 | €7,079 | 163,445 km | 11 |
| 1996 | €7,201 | 204,403 km | 20 |
| 1995 | €4,744 | 167,483 km | 11 |
| 1994 | €8,942 | 143,813 km | 6 |
| 1993 | €7,995 | 129,397 km | 12 |
| 1992 | €9,686 | 137,736 km | 8 |
| 1991 | €8,106 | 200,966 km | 12 |
| 1990 | €9,257 | 136,451 km | 10 |
| 1989 | €16,593 | 167,342 km | 9 |
| 1988 | €8,009 | 140,817 km | 9 |
| 1986 | €10,460 | 94,100 km | 4 |
| 1983 | €24,085 | 69,726 km | 2 |
| 1982 | €6,000 | 129,260 km | 1 |
| 1981 | €26,450 | 97,204 km | 2 |
| 1980 | €11,500 | 105,715 km | 1 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory data comes from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data).