2011 Volkswagen Golf

$1,200
from
24
listings
$1K–$14K
price range
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Low$1,200
High$13,990
From$1,200
Avg Mileage110,417 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 24 active dealer listings as of

2011 Volkswagen Golf Trims

All Trims Combined
From$1,200
$1K–$14K
24 listings110,417 avg miles
Alltrack
From$13,613
9 listings|$14K–$24K
Alltrack S
From$8,272
57 listings|$8K–$22K
Alltrack SE
From$7,500
73 listings|$8K–$29K
Alltrack SEL
From$8,600
41 listings|$9K–$34K
GLS
From$950
3 listings|$950–$8K
Launch Edition
From$3,500
8 listings|$4K–$11K
Limited Edition
From$4,399
16 listings|$4K–$15K
S
From$5,400
207 listings|$5K–$41K
SE
From$5,900
132 listings|$6K–$42K
SEL
From$8,999
26 listings|$9K–$18K
TDI
From$1,950
52 listings|$2K–$16K
TDI S
From$6,300
41 listings|$6K–$16K
TDI SE
From$7,400
11 listings|$7K–$18K
TDI SEL
From$9,300
10 listings|$9K–$22K
Wolfsburg Edition
From$6,495
26 listings|$6K–$18K

2011 Volkswagen Golf Pricing

Price Trend

+207.3%
$1K$3K$6K$8K$10KMar 26Mar 26Mar 26$3,995
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Volkswagen Golf Safety & Reliability

Elevated

The 2011 Volkswagen Golf's elevated safety profile includes 3 recall campaigns and 110 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

3
Recalls
110
Complaints
4
Crashes
3
Fires
Recall Findings
19V8620002019-04-12
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of the Takata air bag recalls. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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16V0780002016-10-02
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

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18V1480002018-06-03
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2011 Volkswagen Golf has accumulated 110 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with power train leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Power Train16
02Fuel/propulsion System14
03Air Bags11
04Fuel System, Diesel9
05Electrical System6
110 total across 1 model years (2011–2011)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy

26–32mpg combined
·
23-29city
·
31-39hwy
·
$1,600-$1,750/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 2011 Volkswagen Golf ranges from 26 to 32 MPG combined. That's a 6 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Golf - Automatic (S6)
32mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel DriveDiesel
29 city37 hwy~$1,750/yr-1/10 Poor
Golf - Manual 6-spd
32mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel DriveDiesel
29 city39 hwy~$1,750/yr-1/10 Poor
Golf - Automatic (S6)
27mpg
2.5L 5-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city31 hwy~$1,600/yr-1/10 Poor
Golf - Manual 5-spd
26mpg
2.5L 5-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
23 city33 hwy~$1,700/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2011 Volkswagen Golf

35States

If you're near California, you're in luck: 9% of listings are there. But with 35 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2011.

Buying a 2011 Volkswagen Golf?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2011 Volkswagen Golf a good car to buy?

The 2011 Volkswagen Golf has 3 recalls on record. There are 3 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is power train, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2011 Volkswagen Golf?

There are 3 documented recalls for the 2011 Volkswagen Golf. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2011 Volkswagen Golf?

Fuel economy ranges from 26 to 32 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $379 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2011 Volkswagen Golf?

POWER TRAIN is the number-one complaint area for the 2011 Volkswagen Golf, based on 110 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 2011 compare to other Volkswagen Golf years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across Volkswagen Golf model years. Visit the Volkswagen Golf buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.

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