Trim Report

Volkswagen Golf SE2017

Includes:GOLF|SE
$5,900
Starting From
132
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 132 active dealer listings as of

Min $5,900
Max $42,244
From $5,900
Fresh

SE Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$5,400
$5K–$29K
230 listings94,783 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

2017 Volkswagen Golf SE Pricing

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Where to Find Volkswagen Golf SE

Location data for all 2017 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 2017 Volkswagen Golf trims

Moderate

With 2 recalls and 185 complaints, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf rates as moderate on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

2
Recalls
185
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
18V4640002018-11-07
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

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19V1880002019-06-03
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.

If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2017 Volkswagen Golf's biggest weak point? FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. It leads 185 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Fuel/propulsion System44
02Unknown Or Other21
03Engine14
04Structure11
05Suspension7
185 total across 1 model years (2017–2017)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2017 Volkswagen Golf trims

25–29mpg combined
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22-25city
·
30-36hwy
·
$1,500-$2,300/yr

Fuel economy for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf ranges from 25 to 29 MPG combined across 10 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Golf - Automatic (S6)
29mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city35 hwy~$1,500/yr7/10 Clean
Golf - Manual 5-spd
29mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city36 hwy~$1,500/yr7/10 Clean
Golf SportWagen - Automatic (S6)
29mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city34 hwy~$1,500/yr7/10 Clean
Golf SportWagen - Manual 5-spd
28mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city35 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average
Golf Alltrack - Manual 6-spd
26mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
22 city32 hwy~$1,700/yr6/10 Average
Golf SportWagen 4motion - Manual 6-spd
26mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
22 city32 hwy~$1,700/yr6/10 Average
Golf Alltrack - Automatic (AM-S6)
25mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
22 city30 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average
Golf R - Automatic (AM-S6)
25mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
23 city30 hwy~$2,300/yr5/10 Average
Golf R - Manual 6-spd
25mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
22 city31 hwy~$2,300/yr5/10 Average
Golf SportWagen 4motion - Automatic (AM-S6)
25mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
22 city30 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average

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

SE Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2017 Volkswagen Golf SE

How does the SE compare to other Volkswagen Golf trims?

The SE occupies a distinct position in the Volkswagen Golf range. See how it stacks up on the 2017 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2017 Volkswagen Golf SE?

Maintenance costs for the SE align with the broader Volkswagen Golf ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2017 model year has 2 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is fuel/propulsion system. Check the 2017 Volkswagen Golf page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Volkswagen Golf SE?

For the SE, 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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