Volkswagen GOLF car insurance quotes and insurance groups

There are few cars that make icon-level status, but one that undoubtedly does is the Volkwagen Golf. The epitome of a hot-hatch for decades, the GTi has always been the one to beat. Even today, the Golf is of a class the others look up to; the problem is that gradually, over time, others have been able to match it.

Actually, far from being the sprightly young get-ahead, the Golf now has the feel of an elder statesman: unhurried, aloof. The suspension of the basic models is soft and gives a wallowing ride, with the firmer ride coming with the sportier versions. Engines range enormously, with the high tech TSi versions with super-charger and turbocharger providing the best performance with best economy.

Quality is still unstinting, with panels as tight as...well, as tight as you can get...and feeling really thick and solid if you tap them.

The range of variants matches its rivals, so there is plenty of choice and each is finished internally to give a feeling of quality. Controls are thought out well and things like damped box covers add that further touch of refinement. With all the variants available, the insurance groups range from a miserly 4 to a whopping 17.