Volkswagen Golf Estate Gallery

The latest Volkswagen Golf Estate offers the same virtues as the hatchback, with an extra dose of practicality

It's been kept up to date with the same modifications and refreshments as tits hatchback sister

While not the most stylish car on the market, the Golf Estate does still exude a certain class, and looks like a high quality product.

As with the hatchback, Golf Estate buyers can choose from a wide range of petrol and diesel engines

Petrol engines include an 84bhp 1.0-litre engine which is a little lacking in power, though a 108bhp version of this engine is also available

The 123bhp 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine has enough power for most people, though, and can return impressive fuel economy

Diesel fans can choose from a 1.6 or 2.0-litre, with between 113 and 148 bhp, all models of which return impressive fuel economy

An all-new 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine is expected to join the UK lineup during 2017

The handling of the Golf estate is neat and tidy, although you can feel the extra weight compared to the hatchback

The GT variant has slightly firmer suspension for further reduced body lean, but this also makes for a firmer ride

If you really want to have fun behind the wheel of a Golf Estate, check out the Volkswagen Golf R Estate. We've reviewed it separately

Our favourite engine in the current line-up is the 1.4-litre TSI petrol, for its blend of power and economy

Buyers can choose a six-speed manual or dual-clutch DSG automatic gearbox, although the DSG is quick and responsive to use, we prefer the manual gearbox.

When one of the more powerful engines is fitted, the Golf Estate makes a comfortable, capable motorway cruiser

The 4Motion four-wheel drive system is available with the 2.0-litre diesel engine and gives increased traction on poor surfaces

Inside the Golf Estate, it's the same smart, comfortable and high quality story as in the regular Golf hatchback models

Quality finishes abound, and an excellent infotainment system uses an eight-inch touchscreen display 

There's plenty of space for five – with three children or two adults in the rear. Headroom is better than the hatchback

While the boot isn't quite as big as that of the Peugeot 308SW, it's still an extremely practical loadspace