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Volkswagen Golf plus 1.9 SE TDI PD 5dr

Has more space and offers easier access than a Golf hatch; drives and rides well.

Tax Rates p11d : 40%=TBC 22% TBC

NCAP RATING

Business Rates based on 10,000 miles per annum
Exc VAT, initial payment x 3 months then 36 months

£317 pcm

Personal (inc VAT)
£373 pcm

Specific requirements may change price, please contact for tailored quote.

On The Road
Ownership
In The Cabin
Technical Information

On The Road


Performance The Golf Plus weighs 100kg more than a Golf hatchback, and uses many of the same engines, so there are times when lower-powered versions struggle. The 1.9 and 2.0 turbodiesels require the least effort from the driver, but our pick is the 120bhp 1.4 TSI - it's powerful and economical enough and affordable to buy. Ride & handling The taller body of the Golf Plus takes away some of the hatch's agility, though the impact isn't too great. The body stays well controlled unless you attack corners at silly speeds, and the car changes course well. The ride is comfortable on softly sprung base models, but firms up on sportier trims. Refinement There's more wind noise than in a Golf, mostly from around the door mirrors - strange, since these are among the few body panels carried over from the hatch to this semi-MPV. Otherwise, the clackety-clack of the diesels under heavy load is the only disturbance.

Performance

The Golf Plus weighs 100kg more than a Golf hatchback, and uses many of the same engines, so there are times when lower-powered versions struggle. The 1.9 and 2.0 turbodiesels require the least effort from the driver, but our pick is the 120bhp 1.4 TSI - it's powerful and economical enough and affordable to buy.

Ride & handling

The taller body of the Golf Plus takes away some of the hatch's agility, though the impact isn't too great. The body stays well controlled unless you attack corners at silly speeds, and the car changes course well. The ride is comfortable on softly sprung base models, but firms up on sportier trims.

Refinement

There's more wind noise than in a Golf, mostly from around the door mirrors - strange, since these are among the few body panels carried over from the hatch to this semi-MPV. Otherwise, the clackety-clack of the diesels under heavy load is the only disturbance.

Ownership


Buying & Owning Volkswagen charges a £500 premium for the Golf Plus over an already spacious hatchback, and you must really need the extra room to justify the outlay. It's a tiny bit thirstier than the standard car, but otherwise running costs will be about the same. Resale values mirror the Golf's, so a wise investment. Quality & Reliability The mechanical bits are tried and tested, so as long as you follow the servicing schedule everything should remain trouble-free. The interior trim looks smart with its chrome-ringed air vents set in a soft-touch dash, but harder plastics with sharp edges located in out-of-the-way places show where economies have been made. Safety & Security The Golf Plus is well armed with safety features (stability control and anti-lock brakes) and back-up (six airbags), so it should match the Golf's five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating. Safety kit is pretty good, too, with deadlocks and an electronic engine immobiliser for every version.

Buying & Owning

Volkswagen charges a £500 premium for the Golf Plus over an already spacious hatchback, and you must really need the extra room to justify the outlay. It's a tiny bit thirstier than the standard car, but otherwise running costs will be about the same. Resale values mirror the Golf's, so a wise investment.

Quality & Reliability

The mechanical bits are tried and tested, so as long as you follow the servicing schedule everything should remain trouble-free. The interior trim looks smart with its chrome-ringed air vents set in a soft-touch dash, but harder plastics with sharp edges located in out-of-the-way places show where economies have been made.

Safety & Security

The Golf Plus is well armed with safety features (stability control and anti-lock brakes) and back-up (six airbags), so it should match the Golf's five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating. Safety kit is pretty good, too, with deadlocks and an electronic engine immobiliser for every version.

In The Cabin


Behind The Wheel You sit higher than in a Golf and have the same range of wheel and seat adjustment. There's a unique dash, but a Golf owner would still instinctively know where to find everything. The deep dash and the small quarter-light front windows restrict visibility, though. Angled screen pillars serve no useful purpose and can obscure other traffic and corners. Space & Practicality The Golf Plus does the same things as the standard Golf, but gives you more space for people and baggage. The rear seats split 60/40 and each section slides forward or back independently to balance passenger and luggage space. The front passenger's perch folds in two, but none of the seats can be removed. Storage space is impressive, with up to 43 separate cubbyholes. Equipment Trim levels closely mirror those of the hatchback range. All Pluses are fitted with alloy wheels, air-conditioning, a CD player and central locking. SE models add a leather steering wheel, cruise control and an MP3 socket, while Sport models add front fog lights and sports suspension.

Behind The Wheel

You sit higher than in a Golf and have the same range of wheel and seat adjustment. There's a unique dash, but a Golf owner would still instinctively know where to find everything. The deep dash and the small quarter-light front windows restrict visibility, though. Angled screen pillars serve no useful purpose and can obscure other traffic and corners.

Space & Practicality

The Golf Plus does the same things as the standard Golf, but gives you more space for people and baggage. The rear seats split 60/40 and each section slides forward or back independently to balance passenger and luggage space. The front passenger's perch folds in two, but none of the seats can be removed. Storage space is impressive, with up to 43 separate cubbyholes.

Equipment

Trim levels closely mirror those of the hatchback range. All Pluses are fitted with alloy wheels, air-conditioning, a CD player and central locking. SE models add a leather steering wheel, cruise control and an MP3 socket, while Sport models add front fog lights and sports suspension.

Technical Information

Running Costs
Town mpg	40.9
Out of Town mpg	61.4
Average mpg	52.3
Tank Capacity (gallons)	12.1
CO₂ Rating (g/km)	146
Insurance Group	7
Typical Insurance Quote	£388
% Value Retained (3yrs/36,000mls)	38
Typical Contract Hire Rate (pcm)	£0
Pence Per Mile	0
Servicing Cost over 3yrs	£0
Servicing Intervals	variable
Manufacturers Warranty	3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 1yr Breakdown

Performance & Measurements
Body type	MPV
Number of Doors	5
Number of Seats	5
Engine (cc/type)	1896/4
Fuel Type	Diesel
Max Power (bhp/rpm)	104/4000
Engine Position	F
Driven Wheels	Front
Length (mm)	4206
Width (mm)	1759
Height (mm)	1580
Boot Space (min ltr)	395
Boot Space (max ltr)	1450
Turning Circle (m)	N/A
Towing Weight(kg)	1400
Kerb Weight (kg)	1572