2011 Volkswagen Golf Roof Rack Fits: New & Legacy

Every roof rack system that fits the 2011 Volkswagen Golf, from Thule and Yakima, plus older racks that still fit. This Golf comes with raised rails, bare roof or factory crossbars depending on trim, so start by matching your roof below.

Raised rails have a gap you can fit your fingers under. Flush rails sit tight to the roof.

BEST PICK FOR YOUR 2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLFTwo Pacific Rack PRO Aero load bars with four matching raised-rail towers — package illustration

Pacific Rack PRO Aero 52″ Load Bar Kit for Raised Rails

✔ Fits your 2011 Volkswagen Golf with raised rails

  • Complete kit: bars and towers in one box
  • Aerodynamic bars
  • Works with both standard and T-slot mounts (bike, ski, cargo box)
$149.00
Pacific Rack house brand
In Stock
Upgrade: with Yakima TimberLine towers · $349.00Budget pick: Universal Crossbars · $109.00
60-day returns · Free shipping $79+
Thule Evo Raised Rail 4-Pack Black – Part # 710405 (replaces 710401)Thule WingBar Evo 118 (47") - Black (2-Pack) – Part # 711220
Prefer Thule? Complete Thule Evo Raised Rail setup
Thule Evo Raised Rail 4-Pack Black + Thule WingBar Evo 118
Ships within 6–7 business days
$544.90
  • Roof types: Raised rails, Bare roof, Factory crossbars
  • Rack systems listed: 13 across 2 brands
  • Crossbar lengths: 30" to 53" depending on system
  • Max rack load: up to 220 lb (always stay under your vehicle's roof limit)
  • Legacy fits: 1 current kit replaces older kit numbers

2011 Golf with raised rails

BrandSystemFit kitMax load (lb)Shop
ThuleThule Edge Raised RailNone (universal)165Strap 4 pcs
Thule Raised Rail Edge (out of stock)
Set of 4 Thule AeroBlade Edge Raised… (out of stock)
ThuleThule Evo Raised RailNone (universal)220Thule Evo Raised Rail Single
Thule WingBar Evo 118
Thule Evo Raised Rail 4
ThuleThule oversize rail footNone (universal)165Thule WingBar Evo 118
Thule Oversized Rail Foot Pack, Fits Vehicles…
YakimaYakima TimberLine TowersNone (universal)Pacific Rack PRO Aero 52″ Load Bar…
Yakima TimberLine Towers

2011 Golf with bare roof

BrandSystemFit kitMax load (lb)Shop
ThuleThule Edge ClampKit 145009132Thule Kit 145009 — ships within 2–3 days
ThuleThule Evo ClampKit 145009132Thule Kit 145009 — ships within 2–3 days
Thule Evo Clamp
Thule WingBar Evo 135
Thule SquareBar Evo 135
YakimaYakima BaseLine FXBaseClip 134 (B2-2)Yakima BaseClip 134
YakimaYakima BaseLine FXFront: BaseClip 134 (B2-2); Rear: BaseClip 148 (B9-1)Yakima BaseClip 134
Yakima BaseClip 148
Yakima Front: BaseClip 134 ; Rear: BaseClip 148 — ships within 2–3 days
YakimaYakima BaseLine TowersBaseClip 134 (B2-2)Yakima BaseClip 134
Yakima BaseLine Towers
YakimaYakima BaseLine TowersFront: BaseClip 134 (B2-2); Rear: BaseClip 148 (B9-1)Yakima BaseClip 134
Yakima BaseClip 148
Yakima BaseLine Towers
Yakima Front: BaseClip 134 ; Rear: BaseClip 148 — ships within 2–3 days

2011 Golf with factory crossbars

BrandSystemFit kitMax load (lb)Shop
ThuleThule Edge Raised RailNone (universal)165Strap 4 pcs
Thule Raised Rail Edge (out of stock)
Set of 4 Thule AeroBlade Edge Raised… (out of stock)
ThuleThule Evo Raised RailNone (universal)220Thule Evo Raised Rail Single
Thule WingBar Evo 118
Thule Evo Raised Rail 4
ThuleThule oversize rail footNone (universal)165Thule WingBar Evo 118
Thule Oversized Rail Foot Pack, Fits Vehicles…

Already own a rack? Reuse it

Older kits that fit this Golf. If you already have one, you may only need bars or feet:

  • Kit 1323 (older) is the same fit as current Kit 145009 for the bare roof Golf. Use it with Thule 480 Traverse or 480R Rapid Traverse feet.

Parts that fit your 2011 Golf

Used & open-box gear for your 2011 Volkswagen Golf

From Rack Trader, our rack marketplace. Matched by vehicle, fit kit or rack system — confirm the details with the seller.

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Cargo boxes for your 2011 Volkswagen Golf

A cargo box mounts on the crossbars above. Check the box’s crossbar spread range and make sure your rear hatch opens clear of it. Boxes are oversized, so most are pickup at our Ashland store, where we’ll mount it for you.

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Bike racks for your 2011 Volkswagen Golf

Roof bike racks clamp to your crossbars. Hitch bike racks need a receiver hitch — check whether yours is 1.25″ or 2″ before ordering.

Roof-mount bike racks

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Hitch bike racks

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Buy used

Looking for a deal? Check Rack Trader for used racks and parts that fit the Golf.

Other Golf years

Fit info is compiled from Thule, Yakima and Rhino-Rack data. Always confirm against the manufacturer's install instructions and your vehicle's roof load limit.