Used Volkswagen Hatchback for sale

What types of Volkswagen hatchbacks are there?

Volkswagen has one of the most extensive range of models out there, including a number of hatchbacks, but its SUV and estate models also have that all-important hatchback-style boot opening if you’re after additional practicality.

On the conventional hatchback front, you can have the regular family hatchback or a smaller and more manageable supermini – both are available in hot hatch form with uprated power, and there’s even an electric model.

Popular Volkswagen hatchbacks

The Volkswagen Golf is one of the best-selling cars of all time. In the UK, it’s a firm favourite among new car buyers but a used VW Golf is also one of the most traded cars on the second-hand market.

It has petrol, diesel, mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains as well as high-performance editions. Some used Golfs even have an electric motor, but this car was phased out and replaced by the ID-branded family.

> Volkswagen Polo

> Volkswagen Golf

> Volkswagen ID.3

What are Volkswagen hatchbacks like to drive?

Driving a used Volkswagen hatchback should be effortless – the steering is precise, the suspension is comfortable and fuel efficiency is rather high.

Some models, including performance GTI, GTD and GTD cars, plus the electric ID.3, can feel exceptionally quick behind the wheel, so if you’re not quite ready to give up the fun despite having a young family, a VW hatchback for sale makes a lot of sense.

Are Volkswagen hatchbacks practical?

The Volkswagen Golf is often used as a benchmark when it comes to boot space, with around 380 litres (depending on the model year).

While some of this car’s rivals have bigger boots, they make you sacrifice rear-seat space. What all VWs do well is strike a perfect balance between both.

The ID.3 is especially appealing. Because it’s designed from the ground up to be an electric car, it’s packaged very smartly, so there’s a lot more space inside than you might expect.

Who are Volkswagen hatchbacks suitable for?

A used Volkswagen Golf for sale has endless appeal, but it’s most commonly used as a compact family car. It’s great for commuting parents, but can handle rough and tumble family life too.

The Polo supermini is extremely popular among younger drivers, because it’s small enough to be at home around town and relatively cheap to run and insure, but it still has a premium edge to it.