2016
Volkswagen Golf
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Notable features
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability now offered
New active safety and convenience features available
Hatchback or wagon body style
Gas or diesel power
Manual or automatic transmission
The good & the bad
The good
Diesel efficiency
Premium cabin materials
Hatchback practicality
The bad
Lack of tire grip
Front seat comfort
Base stereo
Safety review
Based on the 2016 Volkswagen Golf base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
- Overall rating
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5/5
- Combined side rating front seat
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5/5
- Combined side rating rear seat
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5/5
- Frontal barrier crash rating driver
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5/5
- Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
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4/5
- Overall frontal barrier crash rating
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4/5
- Overall side crash rating
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5/5
- Rollover rating
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4/5
- Side barrier rating
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5/5
- Side barrier rating driver
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5/5
- Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
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5/5
- Side pole rating driver front seat
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5/5
13.4%
Risk of rollover
- Side barrier rating driver
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5/5
- Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
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5/5
- Side pole rating driver front seat
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5/5
13.4%
Risk of rollover
Factory warranties
New car program benefits
Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Age / mileage
MY 2016-MY 2017 vehicles / 75,000 miles; MY 2018- MY 2019 vehicles / 72,000 miles; MY 2020 and newer vehicles / 75,000 miles
Basic
Vehicles purchased on or after 1 / 5 / 21: MY 2017 & older, 2 yrs / 24,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty; MY 2018-19, 1 yr / 12,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty; MY 2020 & newer, 2 years / 24,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty
Dealer certification
100-plus point inspection
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2016 VW E-Golf
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- Used for Commuting
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The Golf is a super fun car to drive!
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FAQ
What trim levels are available for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf?
The 2016 Volkswagen Golf is available in 8 trim levels:
- TDI S (4 styles)
- TDI SE (2 styles)
- TDI SEL (2 styles)
- TSI (2 styles)
- TSI S (4 styles)
- TSI S w/Sunroof (1 style)
- TSI SE (1 style)
- TSI SEL (1 style)
What is the MPG of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf?
The 2016 Volkswagen Golf offers up to 25 MPG in city driving and 37 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.
What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf?
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Is the 2016 Volkswagen Golf reliable?
The 2016 Volkswagen Golf has an average reliability rating of 4.7 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2016 Volkswagen Golf owners.
Is the 2016 Volkswagen Golf a good Hatchback?
Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf. 93.8% of drivers recommend this vehicle.
- Comfort: 4.8
- Interior: 4.8
- Performance: 4.8
- Value: 4.6
- Exterior: 4.9
- Reliability: 4.7
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