The multi-link suspension gives the Golf Estate better handling, with R-Line models slightly firmer still. None of this makes the Golf feel particularly sporty, but it isn’t intended to be. Instead, ...

The VW Golf Estate is a very practical family wagon. The boot is generously proportioned and it’s a comfortable car with a wide range of engines that all offer good performance and economy.

The VW Golf Estate is a very practical family wagon. The boot is generously proportioned and it’s a comfortable car with a wide range of engines that all offer good performance and economy.