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Volkswagen Golf SV (2014 - 2020)

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reviewed by Anonymous on 11 April 2023
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reviewed by Anonymous on 14 May 2022
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reviewed by DEREK MERRIFIELD on 11 May 2022
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reviewed by Anonymous on 15 March 2021
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reviewed by Anonymous on 15 March 2021
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reviewed by Anonymous on 15 March 2021
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reviewed by Anonymous on 15 March 2021
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reviewed by Anonymous on 15 March 2021
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reviewed by Anonymous on 15 March 2021
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reviewed by Anonymous on 15 March 2021
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reviewed by Anonymous on 15 March 2021
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reviewed by Anonymous on 15 March 2021
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reviewed by Anonymous on 22 February 2021
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reviewed by Anonymous on 15 October 2020
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reviewed by Anonymous on 14 October 2020
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reviewed by Anonymous on 8 February 2020
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reviewed by Stuart Gumm on 18 July 2019
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reviewed by veryoldgeezer on 10 May 2019
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reviewed by angelcyn on 11 March 2019
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1.4 tsi se

reviewed by Anonymous on 18 July 2018
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How it drives
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Fuel economy
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Tax/Insurance/Warranty costs
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Cost of maintenance and repairs
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Experience at the dealership
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How practical it is
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Overall reliability

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Try not to think of the Golf SV as an MPV, but rather a very spacious hatchback, and you won't go far wrong! It's much easier to get in and out of than a standard hatchback. The boot is a practical shape and size. Sliding and reclining rear seats add extra versatility. Rear passengers have limousine-like leg room. The driving position is raised and gives a good view of the road ahead. Visibility, all round, is excellent, compared to most cars these days. My 1.4 TSi averages 47.5mpg (long term).
The only negative, for me, is that tge very compliant suspension, whilst soaking up most road irregularities, does tend to induce more body roll than on lower, smaller hatchbacks.
Overall, a much under-rated car, being quite a rare sight on UK roads! However, it sells incredibly well on the continent. Don't follow the pseudo-SUV herd...checkout the Golf SV.

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reviewed by Heinzmanfred on 4 November 2017
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reviewed by Geoffrey Briggs on 7 June 2017
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reviewed by Busmanuk on 10 October 2016
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reviewed by angelcyn on 8 September 2016
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reviewed by Heinzmanfred on 29 July 2016
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reviewed by Marlinleg on 8 January 2016
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reviewed by Heinzmanfred on 6 November 2015

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About this car

Price£19,905–£28,260
Road TaxA–E
MPG51.4–74.3 mpg
Real MPG80.0%

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