Trim Report

Volkswagen Golf SEL2011

Includes:GOLF|SEL
$8,999
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Avg Mileage

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Min $8,999
Max $17,995
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SEL Market Overview

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 SEL Pricing

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Where to Find Volkswagen Golf SEL

Location data for all 2011 Volkswagen Golf trims combined

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.

Volkswagen Golf Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2011 Volkswagen Golf trims

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.

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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
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Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2011 Volkswagen Golf trims

26–32mpg combined
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23-29city
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31-39hwy
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$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)

SEL Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2011 Volkswagen Golf SEL

How does the SEL compare to other Volkswagen Golf trims?

Every Volkswagen Golf trim targets a different buyer. The 2011 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2011 Volkswagen Golf SEL?

The SEL shares its core mechanicals with other Volkswagen Golf trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for power train issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 3 recalls to verify before purchase. The 2011 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Volkswagen Golf SEL?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Volkswagen Golf SEL year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Volkswagen Golf overview compares all years side by side.

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