THE Golf is way ahead in residual value terms, with CAP estimating the Match will retain 41% of its cost new after three years/60,000 miles. Its closest challenger is the Civic which will retain 38%.

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The Mk8 Golf offers cleaner engines, an updated interior and the latest on-board tech, ... However, the facelifted VW Golf Mk8.5 aims to address most of these quibbles, ...