Compact Hatchback · what it costs new, what it’s worth used, and who has one near you.
The 1997 Volkswagen Golf is a compact hatchback we track across the used market in Canada. It comes in gas (10.2 L/100 km) and hybrid (6.5 L/100 km) forms, so the main choice is fuel — the hybrid earns its premium back over enough kilometres. A 37-year-old one keeps roughly 50% of a current model's market price — what actually matters over five years of ownership.
Gas — combined
10.2L/100 km
Hybrid — combined
6.5L/100 km
Fuel / year (20k km)
$3,284
Hybrid saves
$1,191/yr
Typical figures. See what it costs for your commute.
Median market price by vehicle age
Fuel economy & range: Natural Resources Canada (Open Government Licence — Canada). Prices, payments, depreciation, listing counts and dealer inventory: Conquest market data; payment estimates use market-average terms and are not an offer of credit. Independent service — not affiliated with or endorsed by Volkswagen.
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