Used 2011 Volkswagen Golf for sale 

The 2011 Volkswagen Golf is available in two major trims. They are the 2.5L and the TDI. The TDI represents the Diesel variant and is priced at $23,225. Being the top-end variant, it includes all the standard features that are available on the 2.5L gasoline trim plus additional extras. The Base 2.5L, which comes with a gasoline engine is priced at $17,995. 

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With our elusive research, we could find that the base 2.5 L gasoline-based engine of the Volkswagen Golf Hatchback is the more value-for-money option. It is comparatively cheaper than the higher TDI variant and has more or less all the standard features that you can expect from a car of this price gamut.

The 2011 Volkswagen Golf hatchback is powered by a 2.5 Liter Inline 4 cylinder gasoline engine churning out 170 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. Power from the engine goes to the Front Wheel Drive layout of the car through the 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission.

A 5-speed manual transmission is the one that comes as standard while a 6-speed automatic transmission is an optional one. The hatchback takes 8.6 seconds to finish a 0-60mph sprint while the quarter-mile is done in 16.2 seconds.

The Volkswagen Golf is undoubtedly the most powerful car in the segment with a sky-high power output of 170 horsepower. The Kia Soul occupies the second position at 142 horsepower, followed by the Honda Fit and Mazda 2. Volkswagen also leads the segment because of its higher displacement engine. When comparing the 0-60 mph figures, Golf leads the race with a timing of 8.6 seconds.

The 2011 Volkswagen Golf outputs a fuel economy of 24 mpg in the city, 31 mpg on the highway, and 27 mpg combined. It is quite acceptable from a 2.5 Liter engine with five cylinders on offer. The Honda Fit with its much lower 1.5 Liter inline 4 engine delivers 27 mpg in the city, 33 mpg on the highway, and 30 mpg combined.

Here, the most fuel-efficient vehicle is the Honda Fit mostly because of its lesser displacement engine. The Mazda 2 also delivers similar efficiency figures but gets marginally defeated by the Honda Fit. The Kia Soul plus lands in the bottom position for efficiency with the more capable Volkswagen Golf leaving it in a trail of dust.

The Volkswagen Golf can happily accommodate a total of 5 passengers inside its cabin combining both the first and second row of seats. The seats are, however, comfortable, and there is nothing to complain about.

The interior is nicely made with good quality materials, making sure that in no way it feels cheap. The hatchback comes with a cargo capacity of 12.4 cu-ft.

It has been found that the Volkswagen Golf comes with one of the most high-quality cabins in this segment. It is also very good at offering cargo space. However, the Honda Fit leads here with the highest offering of cargo space. The second position is occupied by the Kia Soul with 19.4 cu-ft of space, followed by the Mazda 2 and the Volkswagen Golf. Some major interior features include:

• Cloth upholstery
• Bucket seats
• Heated functionality(optional)
• Climate control A/C
• Adjustable steering wheel

Infotainment

The infotainment system of the 2011 Volkswagen Golf consists of an 8-speaker stereo system with satellite radio. If you opt for the TDI model, you will get a touchscreen system with an iPod interface and Bluetooth connectivity. Standard features also include a CD Player with an Auxiliary Audio Input. Some of the important infotainment features are as follows:

• Satellite Radio(optional)
• iPod interface(optional)
• 8-speaker stereo system
• Bluetooth connectivity
• CD Player
• MP3 Player
• Auxiliary Audio Input
• AM/FM Stereo

The 2011 Volkswagen Golf rolls on a set of 15-inch steel wheels. Included in the package are the front and rear All-season tires. On the list of standard equipment is listed the Heated mirrors outside.

Going up to the higher trim TDI, it features 17-inch alloy wheels with a sports suspension and foglights in the front as an exterior package. 

In terms of curb weight, the Volkswagen Golf ranks the heaviest in the segment. The Kia Soul holds the second position, followed by the Honda Fit and the Mazda 2. Additionally, the Volkswagen Golf also outsmarts its rivals in being the longest hatchback in the segment with an overall length of 165.4 inches. Some major exterior features include:

• Keyless entry
• Fog lights(optional)
• 15-inch steel wheels
• Sports tuned suspension
• Rear spoiler(optional)

In the crash-tests conducted by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA), the Volkswagen Golf has earned four out of five stars in the frontal impact and five stars for the side impact. Even in the crash-test by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety(IIHS), the Golf has received the highest rating of ‘Good’ in the major tests. Some important safety features of the Volkswagen Golf are as follows:

• Anti-lock disc brakes
• Stability Control
• Front side seat airbags
• Brake Assist
• Traction control
• Integrated turn signal mirrors
• Passenger-side airbags

The 2011 Volkswagen Golf is a good example of a proper hatchback. With the inline 5 cylinders, it is high on power. The interior of Volkswagen is worth appreciating and has one of the best top-notch cabins in its class. The seats are comfortable and relaxing. Despite having a bigger engine, the Volkswagen Golf does not compromise on fuel efficiency and delivers one of the best mileage ratings. The car is also high on safety, making it a good choice for the price segment.