How much does the 2011 Volkswagen Golf cost?

The 2011 Volkswagen Golf has a starting MSRP of $17,995, ranging up to $24,985 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 2.5L from $17,995; 2.5L PZEV from $17,995; TDI from $23,225.

What is the fuel economy of the 2011 Volkswagen Golf?

The 2011 Volkswagen Golf achieves up to 34 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2011 Volkswagen Golf have?

The 2011 Volkswagen Golf offers up to 12.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How many trims does the 2011 Volkswagen Golf come in?

The 2011 Volkswagen Golf is available in 3 trims (10 total configurations) across Hatchback body styles with front wheel drive.

2011 Volkswagen Golf

3 trims · 10 configurations · Hatchback

Starting MSRP

$17,995 – $24,985

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Volkswagen Golf? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on 2.5L

Total price (2.5L MSRP)

$17,995

Typical monthly

$356/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2011 Volkswagen Golf trims

2.5L
3 configurations
MSRP
$17,995 – $19,755
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
23/33
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
177 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I5 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
12.4
Max towing
—
2.5L PZEV
3 configurations
MSRP
$17,995 – $19,755
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
23/33
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
177 lb-ft
Engine
2.5L I5 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
12.4
Max towing
—
TDI
4 configurations
MSRP
$23,225 – $24,985
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
30/42
Horsepower
140 hp
Torque
236 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 diesel
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
12.4
Max towing
—

Compare 2011 Volkswagen Golf trim specifications
Spec	2.5L3 configurations	2.5L PZEV3 configurations	TDI4 configurations
MSRP	$17,995 – $19,755	$17,995 – $19,755	$23,225 – $24,985
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	23/33	23/33	30/42
Horsepower	170 hp	170 hp	140 hp
Torque	177 lb-ft	177 lb-ft	236 lb-ft
Engine	2.5L I5 gas	2.5L I5 gas	2L I4 diesel
Seating	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	12.4	12.4	12.4
Max towing	—	—	—

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: 2.5Lgas
2.5L PZEVgas
TDIdiesel
Fuel type: 2.5Lregular unleaded
2.5L PZEVregular unleaded
TDIdiesel fuel
Cylinders: 2.5LI5
2.5L PZEVI5
TDII4
Displacement: 2.5L2.5 L
2.5L PZEV2.5 L
TDI2 L
Horsepower: 2.5L170 hp
2.5L PZEV170 hp
TDI140 hp
Torque: 2.5L177 lb-ft
2.5L PZEV177 lb-ft
TDI236 lb-ft
Transmission: 2.5L5-speed manual
2.5L PZEV5-speed manual
TDI6-speed manual
Drivetrain: 2.5Lfront wheel drive
2.5L PZEVfront wheel drive
TDIfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: 2.5LHatchback
2.5L PZEVHatchback
TDIHatchback
Doors: 2.5L3
2.5L PZEV3
TDI3
Seating: 2.5L5
2.5L PZEV5
TDI5
Length: 2.5L165.4 in
2.5L PZEV165.4 in
TDI165.4 in
Width: 2.5L70.3 in
2.5L PZEV70.3 in
TDI70.3 in
Height: 2.5L58.3 in
2.5L PZEV58.3 in
TDI58.3 in
Wheelbase: 2.5L101.5 in
2.5L PZEV101.5 in
TDI101.5 in
Ground clearance: 2.5L5.4 in
2.5L PZEV5.4 in
TDI5.4 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: 2.5L12.4 cu ft
2.5L PZEV12.4 cu ft
TDI12.4 cu ft
Curb weight: 2.5L2,968 lbs
2.5L PZEV2,968 lbs
TDI2,994 lbs
Fuel tank: 2.5L14.5 gal
2.5L PZEV14.5 gal
TDI14.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: 2.5L26
2.5L PZEV26
TDI34
City MPG: 2.5L23
2.5L PZEV23
TDI30
Highway MPG: 2.5L33
2.5L PZEV33
TDI42

Full specifications by trim
Spec	2.5L	2.5L PZEV	TDI
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	diesel
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	diesel fuel
Cylinders	I5	I5	I4
Displacement	2.5 L	2.5 L	2 L
Horsepower	170 hp	170 hp	140 hp
Torque	177 lb-ft	177 lb-ft	236 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Hatchback	Hatchback	Hatchback
Doors	3	3	3
Seating	5	5	5
Length	165.4 in	165.4 in	165.4 in
Width	70.3 in	70.3 in	70.3 in
Height	58.3 in	58.3 in	58.3 in
Wheelbase	101.5 in	101.5 in	101.5 in
Ground clearance	5.4 in	5.4 in	5.4 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	12.4 cu ft	12.4 cu ft	12.4 cu ft
Curb weight	2,968 lbs	2,968 lbs	2,994 lbs
Fuel tank	14.5 gal	14.5 gal	14.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	26	26	34
City MPG	23	23	30
Highway MPG	33	33	42

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2011 Volkswagen Golf FAQ

How much does the 2011 Volkswagen Golf cost?: The 2011 Volkswagen Golf has a starting MSRP of $17,995, ranging up to $24,985 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 2.5L from $17,995; 2.5L PZEV from $17,995; TDI from $23,225.
What is the fuel economy of the 2011 Volkswagen Golf?: The 2011 Volkswagen Golf achieves up to 34 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2011 Volkswagen Golf have?: The 2011 Volkswagen Golf offers up to 12.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
How many trims does the 2011 Volkswagen Golf come in?: The 2011 Volkswagen Golf is available in 3 trims (10 total configurations) across Hatchback body styles with front wheel drive.