Is the Volkswagen Golf Highline 1.2 a good car?

I'm looking for a mid-sized family car and have looked at the Golf Highline 1.2 TSI; Volkswagen finance options are good so am considering buying new. Can you please advise if this is a good family car and any alternatives you would suggest?

Thanks, Karen

Karen Golden (Dublin 6)

May 2015 Filed under: choosing new car

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Expert answer

Hi Karen,

Yup, it’s a cracker - well made, nice to drive and that 1.2 TSI is super-econmical. Good alternatives would be the Skoda Octavia with the same engine, a Ford Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost 125hp, or a Peugeot 308 with the new 1.2-litre PureTech petrol turbo engine.

Relevant reviews:

Volkswagen Golf review (2.0 TDI Highline)

Skoda Octavia review (1.2 TSI)

Peugeot 308 review (new 1.2 PureTech)

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Adviser
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