# Volkswagen Golf TDI prices

> The median asking price of a Volkswagen Golf TDI is $9,353, across 78 for sale with a median model year of 2013. The 2013, the model year with the most for sale, has a median asking price of $10,000. Over the last three years, 6 sold for a median of $8,723.

Trim page · 2003–2015 · data as of Nov 15, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-tdi)

- For sale: 78 cars, model years 2003–2015
- Median asking price: $9,353 (78 for sale, median model year 2013)
- Most are priced between $6,900 and $11,995, depending on model year and mileage
- The 2013, the model year with the most for sale: median $10,000 (33 for sale)
- Median sold price, last 3 years: $8,723 (6 sold, median model year 2012)
- Auction results on record: 8, latest Jun 1, 2026

## 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 |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| 2015 | 1 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 2014 | 13 | $9,210 | 0 | — | — |
| 2013 | 33 | $10,000 | 3 | $15,225 | $12,521–$16,788 |
| 2012 | 15 | $8,900 | 3 | $6,930 | $6,615–$7,279 |
| 2011 | 14 | $10,228 | 0 | — | — |
| 2010 | 2 | — | 0 | — | — |

## Editions and packages

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking | Sold · 3 yrs | Median sold |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [TDI S](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-tdi-s.md) | 2015 | 19 | $9,902 | 2 | $11,448 |
| [TDI SEL](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-tdi-sel.md) | 2015 | 16 | $13,429 | 2 | $16,406 |
| [TDI SE](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-tdi-se.md) | 2015 | 14 | $12,188 | 1 | $18,000 |
| [TDI Comfortline](https://ottoquest.com/variants/volkswagen-golf-tdi-comfortline.md) | 2012 | 1 | $9,195 | — | — |

## What's for sale

- Gearbox: Auto 80%, Manual 20%
- 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 TDI. 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 TDI prices: common questions

### How much does a Volkswagen Golf TDI cost?

The median asking price of a Volkswagen Golf TDI is $9,353, across 78 cars for sale in the U.S. Most are priced between $6,900 and $11,995, depending on the model year and mileage. The 2013, the model year with the most for sale, asks a median of $10,000. Over the last three years, 6 sold for a median of $8,723.

### Which Volkswagen Golf TDI model year is the cheapest?

Among model years with at least 10 cars for sale, the 2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI asks the least: a median of $8,900 across 15 cars, with a typical 119,360 miles. The 2014 asks $9,210.

### Which Volkswagen Golf TDI model year has the most cars for sale?

The 2013: 33 of the 78 for sale, at a median asking price of $10,000.

## More

- Value a Volkswagen Golf TDI: https://ottoquest.com/value?model=volkswagen-golf&variant=volkswagen-golf-tdi
- Volkswagen Golf TDI for sale, with each car's market value: https://ottoquest.com/listings?variant=volkswagen-golf-tdi
- 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
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