# Volkswagen Golf 2.5L prices

> The median asking price of a Volkswagen Golf 2.5L is $7,435, across 25 for sale with a median model year of 2012. The 2012, the model year with the most for sale, has a median asking price of $8,278.

Trim page · 2010–2014 · data as of Nov 15, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-2-5l)

- For sale: 25 cars, model years 2010–2014
- Median asking price: $7,435 (25 for sale, median model year 2012)
- Most are priced between $5,696 and $12,174, depending on model year and mileage
- The 2012, the model year with the most for sale: median $8,278 (10 for sale)
- Auction results on record: 0

## Price by model year

Asking prices of cars for sale now and sold prices over the last three years.

| Model year | For sale | Median asking | Sold · 3 yrs | Median sold | Middle 50% sold |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| 2014 | 1 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 2013 | 3 | $8,080 | 0 | — | — |
| 2012 | 10 | $8,278 | 0 | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | $6,995 | 0 | — | — |
| 2010 | 3 | $5,995 | 0 | — | — |

## Editions and packages

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [2.5L PZEV](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-2-5l-pzev.md) | 2010–2014 | 78 | $7,069 |

## What's for sale

- Gearbox: Auto 88%, Manual 13%
- Body: Hatchback 100%
- Drive: FWD 100%

## Specs and fuel economy

EPA figures by model year.

| Model year | Combined MPG | EV range | Class |
| --- | ---: | ---: | --- |
| 2021 | 32–33 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2020 | 31–32 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2019 | 32 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2018 | 28–29 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2017 | 29 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2016 | 29 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2015 | 29–35 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2014 | 26–32 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2013 | 26–32 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2012 | 26–32 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2011 | 26–32 | — | Compact Cars |
| 2010 | 25–32 | — | Compact Cars |

## Safety recalls

NHTSA lists 29 safety recall campaigns for the Volkswagen Golf 2.5L. By model year: 2021 (1), 2020 (2), 2019 (6), 2018 (6), 2017 (5), 2016 (9), 2015 (12), 2014 (5), 2013 (5), 2012 (6), 2011 (6), 2010 (4), 2003 (1). A recall repair is free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN before buying.

## Volkswagen Golf 2.5L prices: common questions

### How much does a Volkswagen Golf 2.5L cost?

The median asking price of a Volkswagen Golf 2.5L is $7,435, across 25 cars for sale in the U.S. Most are priced between $5,696 and $12,174, depending on the model year and mileage. The 2012, the model year with the most for sale, asks a median of $8,278.

## More

- Value a Volkswagen Golf 2.5L: https://ottoquest.com/value?model=volkswagen-golf&variant=volkswagen-golf-2-5l
- Volkswagen Golf 2.5L for sale, with each car's market value: https://ottoquest.com/listings?variant=volkswagen-golf-2-5l
- Check one car's price: https://ottoquest.com/deal-check.md?vin=<VIN>&price=<price>&mileage=<miles> (markdown; the page is https://ottoquest.com/deal-check)
- Value a car by model, trim, year and mileage: https://ottoquest.com/value
- Free alerts for new listings and price drops: https://ottoquest.com/deals

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OttoQuest · [this page](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-2-5l). Prices are asking prices of cars for sale in the U.S. and recorded sold prices; a guide to the price, not to a car's condition.