Trim Report

Volkswagen Golf SEL2019

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$8,000
$8K–$29K
92 listings77,717 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

2019 Volkswagen Golf SEL Pricing

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Where to Find Volkswagen Golf SEL

Location data for all 2019 Volkswagen Golf trims combined

35States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (9%), but the remaining listings are spread across 34 other states nationwide.

Volkswagen Golf Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2019 Volkswagen Golf trims

Moderate

The 2019 Volkswagen Golf's moderate safety profile includes 0 recall campaigns and 81 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

0
Recalls
81
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2019 Volkswagen Golf has accumulated 81 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine19
02Unknown Or Other8
03Power Train7
04Electrical System6
05Power Train,engine6
81 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2019 Volkswagen Golf trims

24–32mpg combined
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21-29city
·
29-37hwy
·
$1,350-$2,400/yr

With 10 configurations tested, the 2019 Volkswagen Golf ranges from 24 to 32 MPG combined. That's a 8 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Golf - Automatic (S8)
32mpg
1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
29 city37 hwy~$1,350/yr7/10 Clean
Golf - Manual 6-spd
32mpg
1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
29 city37 hwy~$1,350/yr7/10 Clean
Golf SportWagen - Manual 6-spd
32mpg
1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
29 city37 hwy~$1,350/yr7/10 Clean
Golf SportWagen - Automatic (S8)
31mpg
1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city36 hwy~$1,400/yr7/10 Clean
Golf R - Automatic (AM-S7)
26mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
23 city30 hwy~$2,250/yr5/10 Average
Golf Alltrack - Automatic (AM-S6)
25mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
22 city30 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average
Golf SportWagen 4motion - Manual 6-spd
25mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
22 city31 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average
Golf Alltrack - Manual 6-spd
24mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
21 city30 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average
Golf R - Manual 6-spd
24mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
21 city29 hwy~$2,400/yr5/10 Average
Golf SportWagen 4motion - Automatic (AM-S6)
24mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
22 city29 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average

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

2019 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 2019 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2019 Volkswagen Golf SEL?

Maintenance costs for the SEL align with the broader Volkswagen Golf ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The most-reported issue area is engine. Check the 2019 Volkswagen Golf page for the full breakdown.

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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