Overview & Reviews

Outside of a few features being shuffled around, the Volkswagen Golf remains unchanged for 2011.

• Stylish look inside and out.
• Excellent interior materials
• Versatile hatchback body style
• Available diesel engine
• Refined driving dynamics

• Many desirable features unavailable on base model.

User Reviews:

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  Golf - fun, solid small car - 2011 Volkswagen Golf
  By jimmyz8 - June 10 - 11:36 pm

  After combing through the small car segment - I stumbled upon the Golf, and my decision was made. The combination of economy, styling, quality and driving characteristics were top in its class. My biggest decision was going TDI or EPV. TDI was my first choice, however decided the extra costs werent worth it.. After owning the car for 5 months Im still pleased with my choice. The car ride is solid, not a single issue so far. Fuel economy, despite being the gasoline engine - has been excellent. Am averaging 35-38mpg on my daily 12mile commute, and have averaged as high as 43mpg on longer distances. Would buy it again..

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  All the praise is true! - 2011 Volkswagen Golf
  By racerjae - January 13 - 2:13 pm

  I have owned my TDI 4-dr manual for two months (2500 miles), and it has been a delight to say the least. The fuel economy is unsurpassed (averaging 36 mpg city/hwy). The ride is firm but very compliant (soaks up bumps). The handling is sports car like (very little body roll). Theres plenty of acceleration. The exterior styling is simple yet elegant, sporty yet practical. Ive gotten compliments from pedestrians when Im parked. The interior is very upscale (feels like Im in a BMW/Mercedes). Despite its short wheelbase and length, theres plenty of leg room front and rear. This car is worth every penny!

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  hot hatchback fun, very well put together car! - 2011 Volkswagen Golf
  By tzo - September 21 - 3:53 pm

  I sold off my 2005 Prius due to excessive road noise and it being the most boring car ever in the world to drive. What to get instead? I had rented a TDI Golf in Italy early in Dec 2010 and absolutely loved its performance on the autostrada. By end of Dec I had found my Golf 4dr auto TDI with all the right options. Drove it from Phoenix dealer to our San Jose home, 13 hours straight. Never had so much fun driving. The Golf is smooth at 100mph as it is at 55mph. The seats are comfy with lots of lateral support. The stereo with six months of free Sirius kept us company on the I40. The diesel engines torque and DSG tranny couple nicely at all speeds, city or highway. Torque is plenty!

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  Fun to drive, poor build quality, poor VW customer service - 2011 Volkswagen Golf
  By jdmarrapese - September 3 - 6:14 pm

  I bought this car as a certified pre-owned with 20k miles. It now has 64k miles. The car runs and handles extremely well. Its fun to drive. The interior is moderately comfortable, but thats where it ends. The interior quality is very poor. The door panels creak as does the over head console and theres a rattle where the dash meets the windshield, and the headliner is beginning to sag. There is also a design flaw, if its raining and the window is even cracked open, the water puddles together on the roof and itll overflow into the car, dumping a significant amount of water into the car, Similar to an overflowing gutter. The keyless entry is also very weak, even with new batteries.

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  Fun and frugal ! - 2011 Volkswagen Golf
  By veniero - June 23 - 12:44 pm

  I have enjoyed my VW during the first 1,000 miles. Very fun to drive, seems to be very well built. In country roads (average speed 35-45 mph) I get 38-42 mpg! I traded in a BMW X3, which got 18-19 mpg under the same conditions. Handles beautifully, love the audio system (Dynaudio). Very comfortable front seats (I am 61") I had previously looked at the Prius, Ford Fusion and Lexus CT and they dont come close as far as handling and fun factor.

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  Big Car in Little Car Body - 2011 Volkswagen Golf
  By gaveedub - April 13 - 8:45 pm

  Our family was looking to add a 3rd car(teenage driver) and we wanted an economical and versatile small car. After searching all over we discovered VW through consumer reports and a great, patient salesman. I am a big man(64") and the Golf appears to be the smallest car we drove but it is a magic car, more interior room than it appears. Our family of 4 fits comfortably, even with the dog. Completed a 6 hour road trip with minimal complaining from the family. It is great fun to drive. Great handling with great power on the highway. In fact it is the highway/autobahn driving that separates this car from others in the size class.

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  Best Bang for Your Buck - 2011 Volkswagen Golf
  By nmcrusher26 - November 8 - 1:08 am

  Ive driven 8 beaters in my life (trucks and cars) then a 2008 BMW 335i and then this Golf 2.5 gas, manual, 3DR hatch and this car is a solid 4.5/5. I dont write reviews but this car is so good I had to. Ive owned for 2 years and it has 40k miles on it. The engine, interior, and styling make this car. Gas mileage is incredible even above sticker, I consistently get 31 mpg mixed use and I drive it hard. This car is a great value cause the comparable honda or subaru is $3-5k more. You may have costly repairs or quirky electronic issues at the 8 year/100k mark but you saved that money in the front end.

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  This is a great highway cruiser - 2011 Volkswagen Golf
  By msita - October 10 - 1:15 pm

  Just got this 2011 Golf TDi last month and it has been an amazing car so far. The ride is very german, firm but still comfortable. The bluetooth streaming and phone feature pairs instantly. The touch screen audio system is awesome. Great sound with no subwoofer. We also have a 2009 Jetta Sportwagen TDi with 30,000 miles on it and reliability has been great. Im expecting the same with the Golf. I commute between Irvine and San Diego and I consistently average 48 mpg cruising at 65 mph.

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  Pleasure to drive - 2011 Volkswagen Golf
  By garyswims - June 4 - 8:10 am

  so far so great - this little car is great fun to drive and it feels safe and secure

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  Corrosion on engine - 2011 Volkswagen Golf
  By lvanderlinde - March 22 - 7:34 am

  Purchased new 2011 Golf TDI 4/30/11 and was excited to bring it home. Unfortunately, The engine had moderate corrosion on all aluminum parts. Unclear as to how this occurred. May have been exposed to sea water during shipment from Germany. Big disappoinment.