2016 Volkswagen Golf Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2016 Volkswagen Golf lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
1 of 11  Golf TSI S Hatchback Sedan 4D | 2 of 11  Golf TSI Hatchback Coupe 2D | 3 of 11  Golf TSI SE Hatchback Sedan 4D | 4 of 11  Golf TSI S Hatchback Coupe 2D | 5 of 11  Golf GTI S Hatchback Coupe 2D | 6 of 11  Golf GTI S Hatchback Sedan 4D | 7 of 11  Golf TSI SEL Hatchback Sedan 4D | 8 of 11  Golf GTI Autobahn Hatchback Sedan 4D | 9 of 11  Golf GTI SE Hatchback Sedan 4D | 10 of 11 Golf GTI SE Hatchback Coupe 2D | 11 of 11  Golf R Hatchback Sedan 4D | |||
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| Fair Market Price | $8,978 | $9,754 | $9,885 | $10,124 | $11,013 | $12,188 | $13,552 | $14,254 | $14,376 | $14,945 | $19,843 | ||
| Fuel Economy | City 25/Hwy 36/Comb 29 MPG | City 25/Hwy 37/Comb 30 MPG | City 25/Hwy 36/Comb 29 MPG | City 25/Hwy 37/Comb 30 MPG | City 25/Hwy 34/Comb 28 MPG | City 25/Hwy 33/Comb 28 MPG | City 25/Hwy 36/Comb 29 MPG | City 25/Hwy 33/Comb 28 MPG | City 25/Hwy 33/Comb 28 MPG | City 25/Hwy 34/Comb 28 MPG | City 23/Hwy 30/Comb 26 MPG | ||
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | ||
| Horsepower | 170 @ 4500 RPM | 170 @ 4500 RPM | 170 @ 4500 RPM | 170 @ 4500 RPM | 210 @ 4500 RPM | 210 @ 4500 RPM | 170 @ 4500 RPM | 210 @ 4500 RPM | 210 @ 4500 RPM | 210 @ 4500 RPM | 292 @ 5400 RPM | ||
| Engine | 4-Cyl, PZEV, 1.8T | 4-Cyl, PZEV, 1.8T | 4-Cyl, PZEV, 1.8T | 4-Cyl, PZEV, 1.8T | 4-Cyl, Turbo, PZEV, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, PZEV, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, PZEV, 1.8T | 4-Cyl, Turbo, PZEV, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, PZEV, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, PZEV, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, PZEV, 2.0 Liter | ||
| Cargo Volume | 52.70 cu ft | 52.70 cu ft | 52.70 cu ft | 52.70 cu ft | 22.80 cu ft | 22.80 cu ft | 52.70 cu ft | 22.80 cu ft | 22.80 cu ft | 22.80 cu ft | 22.80 cu ft | ||
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | ||
| Torque | 199 lb-ft | 199 lb-ft | 199 lb-ft | 199 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 199 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft | ||
| Turning Circle | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | ||
| 0 - 60 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.9 seconds |
| Blind-Spot Alert | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Collision Warning System | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Emergency & Security Services | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | ||
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Smartphone Interface | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Internet Access | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Proximity Sensing Keyless Entry | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Push-Button Engine Start | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Navigation System | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | ||
| Voice Recognition System | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Touch Screen Monitor | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Hands Free Phone | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| iPod Connector | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| iPod Interface | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Premium Radio | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | ||
| Bluetooth Streaming Audio | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Satellite Radio | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Bluetooth Streaming Audio | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Heated Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Torque | 199 @ 4500 RPM | 199 @ 4500 RPM | 199 @ 4500 RPM | 199 @ 4500 RPM | 258 @ 4500 RPM | 258 @ 4500 RPM | 199 @ 4500 RPM | 258 @ 4500 RPM | 258 @ 4500 RPM | 258 @ 4500 RPM | 280 @ 5400 RPM | ||
| 0 to 60 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | 4.9 seconds | ||
| Top Speed | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | 155 mph |
| Leather Seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Outlet | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Power Windows | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rear Window Defroster | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Steering Wheel Controls | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cup Holder Count | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard |
| Adaptive Headlights | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | ||
| Alloy Wheels | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Fog Lights | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Panorama Moon Roof | Optional | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | ||
| Rear Spoiler | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alarm System | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | ||
| Limited Slip Differential | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Premium | Premium | Regular | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium | ||
| Stability Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Manual | Automatic |
| Curb Weight | 3023 pounds | 2901 pounds | 3023 pounds | 2901 pounds | 2972 pounds | 3086 pounds | 3023 pounds | 3086 pounds | 3086 pounds | 2972 pounds | 3340 pounds | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gallons | 13.2 gallons | 13.2 gallons | 13.2 gallons | 13.2 gallons | 13.2 gallons | 13.2 gallons | 13.2 gallons | 13.2 gallons | 13.2 gallons | 14.5 gallons | ||
| Front Head Room | 38.4 inches | 38.4 inches | 38.4 inches | 38.4 inches | 38.4 inches | 38.4 inches | 38.4 inches | 38.4 inches | 38.4 inches | 38.4 inches | 38.4 inches | ||
| Front Leg Room | 41.2 inches | 41.2 inches | 41.2 inches | 41.2 inches | 41.2 inches | 41.2 inches | 41.2 inches | 41.2 inches | 41.2 inches | 41.2 inches | 41.2 inches | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.4 inches | 5.4 inches | 5.4 inches | 5.4 inches | 5 inches | 5 inches | 5.4 inches | 5 inches | 5 inches | 5 inches | 4.8 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 167.5 inches | 167.5 inches | 167.5 inches | 167.5 inches | 168 inches | 168 inches | 167.5 inches | 168 inches | 168 inches | 168 inches | 168.4 inches | ||
| Payload Capacity | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | 997 pounds | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.9 inches | 55.9 inches | 55.9 inches | 55.9 inches | 55.9 inches | 55.9 inches | 55.9 inches | 55.9 inches | 55.9 inches | 55.9 inches | 55.9 inches | ||
| Turning Diameter | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | 35.8 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 103.8 inches | 103.8 inches | 103.8 inches | 103.8 inches | 103.6 inches | 103.6 inches | 103.8 inches | 103.6 inches | 103.6 inches | 103.6 inches | 103.5 inches | ||
| Width with mirrors | 70.8 inches | 70.5 inches | 70.8 inches | 70.5 inches | 70.5 inches | 70.8 inches | 70.8 inches | 70.8 inches | 70.8 inches | 70.5 inches | 70.8 inches |
FAQs
Is the 2016 Volkswagen Golf a powerful car?
It depends on your definition of powerful. The 2016 Golf ranges in power from the TSI S Hatchback Sedan 4D with 170 horsepower to the Hatchback Sedan 4D with 292 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 4.9 seconds. For a more detailed look at the 2016 Golf specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2016 Volkswagen Golf specs page.
How fast is the 2016 Volkswagen Golf?
The 2016 Golf ranges in power from the TSI S Hatchback Sedan 4D with 170 horsepower to the Hatchback Sedan 4D with 292 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 4.9 seconds. For a more detailed look at the 2016 Golf specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2016 Volkswagen Golf specs page.
What are the levels of Volkswagen Golfs?
The 2016 Volkswagen Golf comes in 11 different trims, ranging from the TSI S Hatchback Sedan 4D with a base MSRP of $8,978.00 to the Hatchback Sedan 4D with a base MSRP of $19,843.00. For an in-depth side-by-side breakdown of all the 2016 Golf specs, features and options by trim level, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2016 Volkswagen Golf specs page.
What features does the Volkswagen Golf 2016 have?
2016 Volkswagen Golf features include AM/FM Radio, Bluetooth Wireless Technology, and Child Door Locks. For a full list of All 2016 Golf trims and their respective features and specs compared side-by-side, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2016 Volkswagen Golf specs page.
All 2016 Volkswagen Golf Trims and Styles
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf TSI S Hatchback Sedan 4D
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf TSI Hatchback Coupe 2D
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf TSI SE Hatchback Sedan 4D
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf TSI S Hatchback Coupe 2D
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI S Hatchback Coupe 2D
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI S Hatchback Sedan 4D
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf TSI SEL Hatchback Sedan 4D
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI Autobahn Hatchback Sedan 4D
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE Hatchback Sedan 4D
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE Hatchback Coupe 2D
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf R Hatchback Sedan 4D
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen TSI S Wagon 4D
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen TSI SE Wagon 4D
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen TSI Limited Edition Wagon 4D
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen TSI SEL Wagon 4D
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