Comparison of VW Golf IV variants and prices
Variant	Price range*	Avg. Price	Median Mileage	Depreciation (12 mth.)	Cars for sale
VW Golf IV R	£7,095 - £23,290	£13,027	93,000 miles	-£4,260	12
🏆 The most popular VW Golf IV GTI	£2,845 - £11,231	£6,086	119,000 miles	+£860	16
VW Golf IV SE	£1,796 - £3,645	£2,533	119,600 miles	+£580	< 10
VW Golf IV S	£1,116 - £3,813	£2,313	114,000 miles	-	< 10
VW Golf IV GT	£1,094 - £2,855	£1,954	128,000 miles	-	< 10
💰 The budget choice VW Golf IV Match	£1,705 - £2,249	£1,930	104,000 miles	-	< 10

*The 'Price range' column shows the prices at the 5th and 95th percentiles of cars in the current market

The data is based on the cars currently listed on AutoUncle

Last updated: 21 September 2026

Which variant should you choose?

💰 The budget choice

The Match is the cheapest entry point with an average price of £1,930.

Accuracy will improve as more cars from this variant become available

🏆 The most popular

There are the most GTI for sale right now (16), which gives you the most options to choose from.

📈 The best value

The GTI has held its price stable with minimal loss in value over the past year (+£860).

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Comparison of VW Golf IV variants and prices

Below you can compare prices and depreciation for the 6 most popular VW Golf IV variants. The table is updated daily with data from the market in United Kingdom.

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