Volkswagen review

Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf

New 1.5-litre petrol engine promises to help keep the refreshed Volkswagen Golf ahead of rivals

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Volkswagen Arteon

Volkswagen Arteon

Volkswagen’s flagship executive coupé comes up short on the style and verve needed to infiltrate the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe and Audi A5 Sportback

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Volkswagen Passat GTE

Volkswagen treats the Passat to a plug-in hybrid makeover

From £36,3608
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S

Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S

Wolfsburg celebrates the GTI’s 40th with its most extreme version yet

From £30,0959
Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen’s compact SUV bulks up for a bigger slice of segment sales

From £22,3559
Volkswagen Touran

Volkswagen Touran

Volkswagen chases the discerning family buyer with a new seven-seat MPV

From £22,1408
Volkswagen Caravelle T6

Volkswagen Caravelle

Is there a place for the new iteration of this van-based MPV in a crowd segment?

From £36,3248
Volkswagen Golf GTE

Volkswagen Golf GTE

The industry's biggest power makes a plug-in hybrid for the masses, but is the Volkswagen Golf GTE as sporty as its name suggests?

From £33,4008
Volkswagen Polo GTI
New Polo GTI is powered by a 189bhp 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder motor

Volkswagen Polo GTI

A new engine and gearbox make for a much improved small GTI - but is it a match for some stellar rivals?

From £18,6457
Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI 190 GT DSG
The new Volkswagen Passat is now in its eighth generation

Volkswagen Passat

The Passat wants to head upmarket. Does it have the substance?

From £22,5158
Volkswagen e-Golf

Volkswagen e-Golf

Volkswagen e-Golf is typically understated and classy in a world of original and unique looking electric vehicles

From £31,0258
Volkswagen Golf SV

Volkswagen Golf SV

New 'Sportsvan' replaces the Volkswagen Golf Plus and offers a sound blend of polished practicality and ease of use

From £19,0908
Volkswagen Golf R

Volkswagen Golf R

Billed the 'Ultimate Golf' and given more power, but can this facelifted Volkswagen Golf R knock the imperious Ford Focus RS from its perch?

From £30,3459
Volkswagen Golf GTI

Volkswagen Golf GTI

Can the hottest Volkswagen Golf GTI ignite the passion and reclaim its crown now lost to the Ford Focus ST?

From £25,8458
Volkswagen Up

Volkswagen Up

The Volkswagen Up city car isn't revolutionary, it's just quantifiably better than the opposition

From £8,3408
Volkswagen e-Up

Volkswagen e-Up

The Volkswagen e-Up is a typically polished (if slightly uninspiring) effort, and kick-starts competition in the small electric car category

From £24,6257
Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf 2012-2017

Just how good is the mighty Volkswagen Golf? The seventh generation of Europe's best selling car has been facelifted to keep its nose ahead of its rivals

From £15,8279
Volkswagen Polo

Volkswagen Polo 2009-2017

The fifth-generation Volkswagen Polo has junior Golf looks, but is that enough?

From £10,1658
Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen Tiguan 2008-2016

Does the Volkswagen Tiguan blend a hint of SUV bad-weather confidence with decent on-road dynamics?

From £21,1556
Volkswagen Taigun

Volkswagen Taigun

The Taigun is Volkswagen's answer to the Ford EcoSport, but does it have what it takes to compete in the emerging compact SUV sector?

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Volkswagen XL1

Volkswagen XL1

New 313mpg hybrid points the way to making cars cheaper to use

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Volkswagen Golf GTD

Volkswagen Golf GTD

The VW Golf GTD's facelift improves on the Golf's usual charm and adds a tad of dynamic appeal – but it still lacks the edge shown by the Ford Focus ST

From £24,2578
Volkswagen Polo BlueGT 2008-2014

Volkswagen Polo BlueGT 2008-2014

The warm Volkswagen Polo BlueGT promises both performance and efficiency, offering a halfway house between conventional and GTI models

From £17,4008
Volkswagen California

Volkswagen California 2005-2015

The Caravelle-based Volkswagen California camper offers a clever and cost-effective combination of family transport and accommodation. And it needn’t be motorhome-beige

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Volkswagen Golf Plus

Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009-2013

The Volkswagen Golf Plus offers extra space but little in the way of added versatility. Is that enough?

From £17,5407
Volkswagen Scirocco R

Volkswagen Scirocco R

Is the Volkswagen Scirocco R more engaging than a very competitive array of hot hatch and small coupé rivals?

From £29,6878
Volkswagen Golf GTI

Volkswagen Golf GTI 2009-2012

The Volkswagen Golf GTI costs more than an equivalent Scirocco. Is it worth it?

From £25,3628
Volkswagen Eos

Volkswagen Eos 2006-2014

The Volkswagen Eos has much cachet and is pleasant and predictable to drive, but is feeling a little bit long-in-the-tooth

From £26,8058
Volkswagen Golf R 2010-2012

Volkswagen Golf R 2010-2012

The Volkswagen Golf R is based on the Audi S3, but is rated below it due to less standard equipment and extra cost

From £30,7128
Volkswagen Touran 2010-2015

Volkswagen Touran 2010-2015

The Volkswagen Touran has a good chassis but little inspiration and a bland appearance

From £18,8378
Volkswagen CC

Volkswagen CC 2012-2016

The Volkswagen CC is not quite as pretty as it's predecessors but still superior to the Passat

From £23,6277
Volkswagen Amarok

Volkswagen Amarok

Can this double cab pick-up compete with established competitors in its class?

From £32,5038
Volkswagen Scirocco

Volkswagen Scirocco

Golf-based coupe comes at a surprisingly tempting price, but can it revive a classic name?

From £19,7809
Volkswagen Touareg

Volkswagen Touareg

The second-generation Volkswagen Touareg has gone on a diet and become more efficient

From £35,5508
Volkswagen Phaeton

Volkswagen Phaeton 2003-2015

The Volkswagen Phaeton’s decade-old platform needs more than a tweak to be a success in the luxury car market

From £52,6904
Volkswagen Jetta

Volkswagen Jetta

The Volkswagen Jetta has a big boot, pleasant dynamics and good pricing, but is a bit dull

From £17,3257
Volkswagen Beetle

Volkswagen Beetle

The Volkswagen Beetle is only the third all-new model since the original launched in 1938. It is based on the Mk6 Golf, but the base car is far better

From £15,8856
Volkswagen Passat 2011-2014

Volkswagen Passat 2011-2014

The VW Passat is a competent family car - but does it show any flair?

From £19,6208
Volkswagen Sharan

Volkswagen Sharan

The Volkswagen Sharan is a refined, flexible and spacious seven-seat MPV, albeit one that is more expensive than its Seat Alhambra sister car

From £25,8707
Volkswagen Caravelle 2003-2015

Volkswagen Caravelle 2003-2015

The Volkswagen Caravelle is a rugged workhorse to carry people and luggage. That's why it is so popular as an airport taxi

From £33,2486
Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 35

Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 35 2011-2012

If the standard car is a little too tame, the 35 does offer an attractive compromise between the GTI and the four-wheel drive Golf R

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