2011 Volkswagen Golf Summary

2011 Volkswagen Golf

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2011 Volkswagen Golf

Kelley Blue Book Retail $14,600–$20,500  

MPG City: 23 – 30 Highway: 31 – 42

Available Engines

140-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (diesel)
170-hp, 2.5-liter I-5 (regular gas)

Transmissions

6-speed manual w/OD
6-speed auto-shift manual w/OD and auto-manual
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
5-speed manual w/OD

Average Consumer Rating

(4.5) 19 consumer reviews

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Expert Snapshot

New or Notable

Two- or four-door hatchback
Gas or diesel engine
Manual or automatic
IIHS Top Safety Pick
 

What We Like

Diesel efficiency, performance
Nimble handling
Interior roominess, considering its size
Premium cabin materials
Comfy front seats

What We Don't

TDI's firm ride
Automatic transmission's upshift urgency (TDI)
Telescoping steering wheel could extend farther
Over-left-shoulder visibility in two-door

Volkswagen updated its compact hatchback for 2010, giving it smoother exterior styling, cabin revisions and a  diesel engine. It's related to the performance-oriented GTI, which was also redesigned a year ago. Competitors to the Golf include the Mazda3 hatchback, Toyota Matrix and Mini Cooper.

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4 Available Golf Trims

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    Original MSRP
2.5L 2-Door 2dr Hatchback
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$17,995
2.5L 4-Door 4dr Hatchback
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$19,755
TDI 2-Door 2dr Hatchback
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$23,225
TDI 4-Door 4dr Hatchback
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$23,885
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