2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 GT TDI 4Motion review from UK and Ireland
"Hits some of the buttons, but could be better"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Doorhandle stuck - this was a fault from new and pointed towards failings at the final inspection/quality control stage.
Central locking - the system used by VW on the Golf is weird to say the least. Other makes/models have a simple double click to lock/single click to open. This car is easy to lock, but I find I have to press the unlock button lots of times to make sure the doors are unlocked.
General comments?
The acceleration/performance of the 140bhp engine is good and road holding of the 4motion system means you can attack the bends without fear of losing the back end or under steer.
I have yet to achieve the fuel economy figures quoted by VW - not even close - even when driving like a grandad at 56mph down a motorway. The best I've managed is 43mpg (motorway). This is a shame as I had hoped I was getting a mix of fuel economy and performance. Being a company car driver, this is important.
I almost went for the Skoda Superb 2.5l initially - as it is close on price and comes with a lot of toys. Once this lease is up in 3yrs I may well do so.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 18000 miles |
| Previous car | Audi A4 |
| Date of Entry | 11th August, 2006 |