Trim Report

Volkswagen Golf SEL2013

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

Sourced from 26 active dealer listings as of

Min $8,999
Max $17,995
From $8,999
Fresh

SEL Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$1,950
$2K–$16K
52 listings112,500 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

2013 Volkswagen Golf SEL Pricing

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Where to Find Volkswagen Golf SEL

Location data for all 2013 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 2013 Volkswagen Golf trims

Elevated

With 0 recalls and 43 complaints, the 2013 Volkswagen Golf rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

0
Recalls
43
Complaints
2
Crashes
1
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2013 Volkswagen Golf's biggest weak point? AIR BAGS. It leads 43 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Air Bags9
02Engine5
03Fuel/propulsion System4
04Service Brakes3
05Electrical System2
43 total across 1 model years (2013–2013)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2013 Volkswagen Golf trims

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

Fuel economy for the 2013 Volkswagen Golf ranges from 22 to 32 MPG combined across 5 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Golf - Automatic (AM-S6)
32mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel DriveDiesel
29 city37 hwy~$1,750/yr7/10 Clean
Golf - Manual 6-spd
32mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel DriveDiesel
29 city39 hwy~$1,750/yr7/10 Clean
Golf - Automatic (S6)
26mpg
2.5L 5-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city31 hwy~$1,700/yr7/10 Clean
Golf - Manual 5-spd
26mpg
2.5L 5-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
23 city33 hwy~$1,700/yr7/10 Clean
Golf R - Manual 6-spd
22mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
19 city27 hwy~$2,650/yr5/10 Average

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

2013 Volkswagen Golf SEL FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the SEL compare to other Volkswagen Golf trims?

with 26 listings tracked, the SEL sits in a specific spot in the 2013 Volkswagen Golf lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2013 Volkswagen Golf page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2013 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?

The best model year for the Volkswagen Golf SEL comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Volkswagen Golf overview.

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