2011 Volkswagen Golf | Read Owner Reviews, Prices, Specs

Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

24 -30 City / 31 -42 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

140 -170

Seats

5

Positive Owner Reviews

Darya E

My VW Golf, how it drives, gas mileage

I love the stiff steering. The gas mileage is great. I get over 400 miles per tank. Low maintenance. Don't have to do oil changes often. Handles well. Small and cute. The hatch is probably one of my favorite things on this small vehicle. It drives smooth

James S

Fun to drive small car that gets great mpg.

Great car, is quiet and very stable even at high speeds. The car has been reliable so far, have only had it one year. The mpg is really good in the summertime, usually in the mid 40's. Plenty of power as well while cornering. The seats are comfortable and well-bolstered.

Macarena G

The 2020 golf comes with a turbocharged 147-horsepower.

I love my Volkswagen golf because it is very comfortable and it has the perfect size for my need. I spent little money on gasoline and that is very helpful for me. Also, the speakers of my car are awesome, every song sound perfectly in my car. I always prefer Volkswagen.

Gary S

2011 Volkswagen golf tdi review.

Been very reliable. The only big problem I had was with a front wheel bearing going bad. Fuel mileage went down some after the adjustments they made from the scandal that happened. But still gets pretty good fuel mileage. Overall very happy with the vehicle even after almost 10 years.

Ellison M

2011 Volkswagen golf, my new favorite!

I am not sure if it is just my car but there seems to be suspension issues with it being a 2 door car. Minor bumps also appear rather easily due to the way the body is put together, edges are not as stable as other brands. In addition Volkswagen engineering is quite different when compared to other car makes which results in very different mechanical fixes and maintenance.

Dean W

My 2011 VW golf is a powerful, adorable companion that I love dearly.

My 2011 VW golf is my very first vehicle I have ever purchased, and I love it so much. I learned how to drive manual in it. Before buying it I had three criteria for my first car: good power, good speakers, good gas mileage. This car hits every point! The build is sturdy and comfortable, and I always feel secure while driving.

Lucas M

That it is a manual stick shift car with 5 gears.

I love how smooth the ride is, how gas efficient it is, and the sleek look of the car. The radio and Bluetooth connection is wonderful. I do not like how costly parts can be but overall this is an extremely reliable and affordable car.

Millie S

Four door Volkswagen golf is cute and comfortable.

The car is very reliable and comfortable. The only problems I have ever had are with the tires which could be because of outstanding reasons. The car has radio, aux connection, and Bluetooth. It is small and compact but still has enough room for people and storage. The car is cute too.

Negative Owner Reviews

Hannah D

I enjoy that the car has a sports mode and takes diesel rather than gas.

Lights on my dashboard come on too often. At times I cannot figure out why even after taking my car to a shop to get looked at. Also, my car stalls at times as well. To fix this stalling, I open my hood and wiggle a wire and low and behold, the car starts up again perfectly fine.

Shelly G

Volkswagen voodoo... Volkswagen golf tdi diesel.

I do like my car. It would help if the car was us made though, it is very expensive when something goes wrong. Also, it is almost all electrical problems, when there is a problem... I recently hit a deer and it pushed the front in and it made my fan hit a cluster of wires and it was giving me all kind of dashboard light errors. I took it to Volkswagen to see what the problem was and instead of them wrapping the wires and pulling them away from fan, they didn't even mention the simple solution, just tried to charge me $3500 to fix it. So, when I got home, I looked it over and fixed it in 5 min.

Billy M

Great car for a family of 2 with a dog.

A bit too cramped and small. Hard to keep seats clean. Great gas mileage. Quick for a small engine. Bluetooth is troublesome. Nice speakers though. The required maintenance can get expensive. I have not had any mechanical issues. Good for a family of 2 but too small if you have kids.

Volkswagen Golf Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

Base

170 HP 27 MPG 5 Seats

TDI

140 HP 34 MPG 5 Seats

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2011 Volkswagen Golf Owner Reviews

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Anebe P on May 25, 2021

Volkswagen golf pros and cons.

Drives really well. Good acceleration and braking. Very reliable and comfortable to drive. Great resale value. I do not like the feature where the car has to be unlocked in order to fill up with gas. Car locks by itself automatically within a few seconds. This is not always a great feature and can be annoying at times. Air conditioning takes a while too cool. Connects with phone Bluetooth which is nice. There’s no cruise control option which I wish it had.

Gary S on April 14, 2021

2011 Volkswagen golf tdi review.

Been very reliable. The only big problem I had was with a front wheel bearing going bad. Fuel mileage went down some after the adjustments they made from the scandal that happened. But still gets pretty good fuel mileage. Overall very happy with the vehicle even after almost 10 years.

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Ranks #2 Small Cars by Owners

The 2011 Volkswagen Golf has an average owner rating of 4.58 out of 5 which ranks it #2 of 29 other Small Cars.

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4.68

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2011 Volkswagen Golf

4.58

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4.52

Ranks #1 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2011 Volkswagen Golf has a combined MPG of 42 which ranks it #1 of 29 other Small Cars.

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2011 Volkswagen Golf

42 MPG

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2011 Volkswagen Jetta

42 MPG

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2011 Hyundai Elantra

38 MPG

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the 2011 golf tsi have a timing chain or belt

Answer: The 2011 Volkswagen Golf TSI's 1.8L 4Cylinder turbocharged engine uses a timing chain. There are advantages and disadvantages to each apparatus; depending on who You ask, You may hear that one or the other is...

Does the 2011 VW Golf have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: The 2011 VW Golf has a timing belt. When replacing the timing belt, it is also common to replace the timing belt tensioner, idler pulleys, and water pump. Timing belts are located outside of the engine and tend...

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Answer: The VW Golf gti 2011 oil type iS5w-30. Having high quality oil is important for the engine to run smoothly. You will run into issues with the oil at some point. Bad oil can cause the engine to stop working. A...

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NHTSA Crash Test

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Front

Not Rated

Rollover

Side

Not Rated

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

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