Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1 vs Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk8 - pictures
Pictures of the first and latest Volkswagen Golf going head-to-head. Pictures taken by Auto Express photographer Matt Vosper
Recommended
Best hot hatchbacks to buy 2025
Best hot hatchbacks to buy 2025
The very best hot hatchbacks offer giant-killing performance and an engaging drive, all wrapped up in a family-friendly package
Car Deal of the Day: Hot Volkswagen Golf GTI for a cool £287 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Hot Volkswagen Golf GTI for a cool £287 a month
The Golf GTI has been a classic from day one – and it’s our Deal of the Day for 8 July.
Best classic cars - the classics we’d most love to own
Best classic cars - the classics we’d most love to own
These are our favourite classic cars, from British beauties to V8-engined beasts
Powerful new Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 celebrates a half century of GTIs
Powerful new Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 celebrates a half century of GTIs
VW has answered the call to give us a true successor to the epic Clubsport S with the new GTI Edition 50
Most Popular
Dacia’s baby EV due in 12 months with a tiny £15k price tag
Dacia’s baby EV due in 12 months with a tiny £15k price tag
Dacia's new model will be developed in double-quick time, and it'll be built in Europe to avoid China tariffs
MG4 and MGS5 EV prices slashed in reply to Government Electric Car Grant
MG4 and MGS5 EV prices slashed in reply to Government Electric Car Grant
In order to boost sales, MG is announcing its own a £1,500 grant for some of its EVs
Renault will “stick to the plan” as it hits number 2 in Europe 
Renault will “stick to the plan” as it hits number 2 in Europe
Renault has no plans to fight Volkswagen for sales supremacy, despite huge growth in EV sales due to new Renault 5