Trim Report

Volkswagen Golf SEL2012

Includes:GOLF|SEL
$8,999
Starting From
26
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 26 active dealer listings as of

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

All Trims Combined
From$2,225
$2K–$15K
42 listings113,095 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

2012 Volkswagen Golf SEL Pricing

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Where to Find Volkswagen Golf SEL

Location data for all 2012 Volkswagen Golf trims combined

35States

California has the most inventory at 9%, with options spread across 35 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Volkswagen Golf Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2012 Volkswagen Golf trims

Low Concern

Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 47 complaints for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

0
Recalls
47
Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 47 issues reported over 1 model years, air bags problems are the most common for the 2012 Volkswagen Golf. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Air Bags7
02Power Train6
03Fuel/propulsion System5
04Engine4
05Electrical System2
47 total across 1 model years (2012–2012)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2012 Volkswagen Golf trims

22–32mpg combined
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19-29city
·
27-39hwy
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$1,700-$2,650/yr

The 2012 Volkswagen Golf delivers 22 to 32 MPG combined across 5 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

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)
26mpg
2.5L 5-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city31 hwy~$1,700/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
Golf R - Manual 6-spd
22mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
19 city27 hwy~$2,650/yr-1/10 Poor

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

2012 Volkswagen Golf SEL FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the SEL compare to other Volkswagen Golf trims?

The SEL occupies a distinct position in the Volkswagen Golf range. See how it stacks up on the 2012 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2012 Volkswagen Golf SEL?

Budget for standard SEL maintenance plus any trim-specific items. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Volkswagen Golf SEL?

For the SEL, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Volkswagen Golf buyer's guide.

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