2020 Volkswagen Golf Depreciation
A 1-year-old 2020 Volkswagen Golf has lost about 10.0% of its roughly $30,395 original value. In the 2021 source cohort, it typically listed for around $27,590.
2020 Volkswagen Golf Efficiency & Specs
EPA fuel-economy and powertrain data.
Combined
32 MPG
City / Hwy
29 / 36
Fuel / year
$2,000
Fuel
Regular
Engine
1.4L 4-cyl
EPA class
Compact Cars
How the 2020 Volkswagen Golf Compares to Other Years
At 10.0% depreciation, the 2020 Volkswagen Golf sits among its neighbors on the depreciation curve. The older 2019 sits at 51.4% (around $14,927), so dropping back a year saves about $12,663. Buying one model year newer or older is one of the easiest ways to trade purchase price against age and remaining warranty.
Safety Ratings
NHTSA crash test ratings for the 2020 Volkswagen Golf.
Known Issues & Complaints
6 NHTSA complaints, 2 recalls reported.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaintsI turn my vehicle on and immediately and presented with a message on the dashboard display: "SOS Emergency Call Function Not Available: See Dealer." indicating that the emergency call function of the vehicle is not working and inaccessible.
FUEL SYSTEM
1 complaintThe contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and it was determined that there was a
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaintWhile driving with the cruise control set to 55 mph, the car began an uncommanded acceleration. When I looked down on the dashboard display I noticed that the cruise control target speed was set to 95 mph. I switched of the cruise control a
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaintThe sunroof exploded while driving without warning and with no impact. The sliding cloth cover was closed at the time, so thankfully little to no glass entered the car, but it was very loud and, had the cover been open, would have filled th
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaintTHIS VEHICLE HAS PROXIMITY ALERT AUTOMATIC BRAKING. I EMERGENCY STOPPED THE VEHICLE WHEN THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO REASON TO, NO HAZARD IN FRONT OF ME. I AM WORKING WITH THE DEALER AND VW TO TRY AND GET THIS DANGEROUS FEATURE PERMANENTLY DISA
Top Issues
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- FUEL SYSTEM
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Buyer Red Flags
- !Recall 22V815000 (TIRES): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020
- !Recall 24V110000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Gol
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf worth?
A 2020 Volkswagen Golf is typically worth around $27,590, though this year has relatively few listings, so treat the figure as approximate and lean on mileage and condition when comparing specific cars.
How much has the 2020 Volkswagen Golf depreciated?
The 2020 Volkswagen Golf has lost about 10.0% of its original $30,395 base MSRP — roughly $3,040 in value, after adjusting listing prices to typical mileage for the age. Most of a car's lifetime depreciation happens in its earliest years, so a vehicle of this age has usually weathered the steepest part of the curve already. That's what makes a well-kept example at this age an efficient buy: you let the original owner absorb the fastest depreciation, then enjoy a much slower decline from here.
Methodology
Figures for the 2020 Volkswagen Golf are computed from 7 real used-car listings. Each asking price is normalized to a standard 12,000 miles per year for the car's age, adjusted by a 5% asking-to-sale estimate, and compared against the original base MSRP for that VIN's trim. Full methodology. Updated May 2021.