Trim Report

Volkswagen Golf SEL2021

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$11,500
$12K–$27K
17 listings60,294 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

2021 Volkswagen Golf SEL Pricing

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Where to Find Volkswagen Golf SEL

Location data for all 2021 Volkswagen Golf trims combined

35States

9% of the market sits in California, though listings span 35 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Volkswagen Golf Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2021 Volkswagen Golf trims

Low Concern

The 2021 Volkswagen Golf has a low safety risk profile with 0 recall campaigns and 6 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

0
Recalls
6
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 6 owners have filed complaints about the 2021 Volkswagen Golf. POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Power Train,electrical System,engine1
02Exterior Lighting1
03Service Brakes1
04Unknown Or Other1
05Electrical System,air Bags,service Brakes1
6 total across 1 model years (2021–2021)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2021 Volkswagen Golf trims

32–33mpg combined
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29city
·
36-39hwy
·
$1,350/yr

Across 2 configurations, the 2021 Volkswagen Golf returns 32–33 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
Golf - Manual 6-spd
33mpg
1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
29 city39 hwy~$1,350/yr7/10 Clean
Golf - Automatic (S8)
32mpg
1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
29 city36 hwy~$1,350/yr7/10 Clean

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

2021 Volkswagen Golf SEL FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the SEL compare to other Volkswagen Golf trims?

Every Volkswagen Golf trim targets a different buyer. The 2021 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2021 Volkswagen Golf SEL?

The SEL shares its core mechanicals with other Volkswagen Golf trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for power train,electrical system,engine issues, the most commonly reported problem area. The 2021 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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