Used Volkswagen Golf Estate (1999 - 2005) Review Review by Parkers on 01 Jan 1999 Last Updated: 23 Sep 2014 4 Buyers love the Golf hatchback, but the estate didn't take off in the same way. In fact, it's quite rare. Latest Volkswagen Golf Estate review Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Gallery Quality, unrivalled interior, comfort, safety Passenger space, Passat is a better estate for similar money New price range: £11,795 - £20,210 Used price range: £300 - £1,962 View all used prices Summary Parkers Rating: 4 out of 5 Buyers love the Golf hatchback, but the estate didn't take off in the same way. In fact, it's quite rare. It's as luxurious, as well built and as refined as the hatch, but it seems new buyers preferred an Astra or Focus for increased load area. As a result, it's a bit cheaper to pick up than the hatchback, but still pricier than most small estates. Fuel economy is reasonable on petrol-engined cars, but the diesel cars are excellent, especially the latest generation 'PD' high pressure injection engines - these give enjoyable brisk performance combined with 50+ mpg. Parkers Ratings Overall 4 out of 5 Performance 4.5 out of 5 Handling 3.5 out of 5 Comfort 3 out of 5 Practicality 3 out of 5 Behind the wheel 4 out of 5 Safety 4.5 out of 5 Reliability 3 out of 5 Running costs 3.5 out of 5 Green credentials 3.5 out of 5 Buying used 3.5 out of 5 Selling 3.5 out of 5 Equipment 3 out of 5 What owners say... “ Spacious, comfortable and incredibly economical - much better than the published figures. It average at least 50 mpg for mixed driving despite it being an automatic. ” 4 out of 5 Ian Cherry , 28 Jun 2015 ... read more “ Superb acceleration, even when towing a trailer tent, excellent luggage capacity and economy of fuel - I still do 60-64 mpg on long runs. ” 4 out of 5 David Rands , 27 Oct 2014 ... read more “ SIZE! I can get everything in. I can easily fit 5 people and all their luggage for a week long camping holiday (tents too). I can move in and out of Uni and still have space for a passenger and i can... ” 4 out of 5 George Fielding , 31 Jul 2013 ... read more See all Owners' Reviews Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps View 2 used Volkswagen Golf Estates for sale Get an Insurance QuoteRead 22 owners' reviews Tweet Other Volkswagen reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance
“ Spacious, comfortable and incredibly economical - much better than the published figures. It average at least 50 mpg for mixed driving despite it being an automatic. ” 4 out of 5 Ian Cherry , 28 Jun 2015 ... read more
“ Superb acceleration, even when towing a trailer tent, excellent luggage capacity and economy of fuel - I still do 60-64 mpg on long runs. ” 4 out of 5 David Rands , 27 Oct 2014 ... read more
“ SIZE! I can get everything in. I can easily fit 5 people and all their luggage for a week long camping holiday (tents too). I can move in and out of Uni and still have space for a passenger and i can... ” 4 out of 5 George Fielding , 31 Jul 2013 ... read more