Is a 2008 VW Golf a good car?

The car feels nice and tight, with no squeaks or rattles and delivers crisp driving dynamics. Fuel economy for the petrol model ranged between 8.2 and 9.1 litres/100km over two stints behind the wheel, while the diesel returned 8.7 litres/100km after a long very hard drive.

How many miles will a VW Golf diesel engine do?

A well-maintained diesel engine can easily go 400-500,000 miles.

Does the VW Golf come in diesel?

Pre-owned Volkswagen Golf Diesel models are available with a 2.0 L-liter diesel engine, with output up to 150 hp, depending on engine type. The Used 2015 Volkswagen Golf Diesel comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 6-speed automated manual, 6-speed manual.

How reliable is a Volkswagen Golf?

Is the Volkswagen Golf Reliable? The 2021 VW Golf has a predicted reliability score of 73 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average, and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.

Are 2.0 TDI reliable?

The reliability of the 2.0 TDI engine is not the best. Most problems start to appear after 100000 – 120000 km. Plenty of problems are in line with those from which the most modern diesels suffer, but there are also those that are typical of the 2.0 TDI versions. Shooting of cylinder heads in the 16-valve version.

Do VW diesel engines last longer?

I purchased the VW Golf TDI because I believe that the diesel engine has a 50-80% longer life expectancy than the gasoline engine. Diesel engines can easily run 400 to 500 miles on a well-maintained engine.

Is the 2.0 TDI reliable?

The VW/Audi 2.0 TDI gets mixed reviews when it comes to the reliability of the engines, mainly because of the oil pump and turbo failures. And of course the VW emissions scandal. However, overall these engines are solid and we have seen many last over 200,000 miles without any major engine damage.

Is the VW 1.6 TDI engine any good?

The Golf’s 1.6-litre TDI engine also comes in for praise – it’s quiet and refined both at idle and when accelerating. And despite being the least powerful here, the 104bhp common-rail unit put in a strong display at the test track. The Match covered 0-60mph in 10.8 seconds – only two-tenths slower than the Ford.