Used
2023 Volkswagen Golf R
20th Anniversary Edition
Pure White•Titan Blk w/Blue Accents
$47,990
Classic Volkswagen Gastonia
Gastonia, NC
2016 Volkswagen Golf R
2 trims · 4 configurations · Hatchback
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
★★★★★
5 / 5 overall
Frontal (driver)★★★★★
Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★☆
Source: NHTSA · 4 recalls on record
Volkswagen Golf R for sale
7 live listings from $32,999 · median $42,595
- 17 mi
Certified2026 Volkswagen Golf R
None
White•Blu &Soul Blk W/Diamond P8,638 mi$47,995Volkswagen of Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
Used2022 Volkswagen Golf R
2.0T
Blue•Titan Black51,264 mi$32,999J&S AutoHaus Mt Holly
Mt Holly, NJ
Used2023 Volkswagen Golf R
20th Anniversary Edition
Black•Titan Blk w/Blue Accents37,680 mi$38,528Honda of Sarasota
Sarasota, FL
Used2024 Volkswagen Golf R
2.0T
Deep Black Pearl•Titan Black71,226 mi$35,843Crown Motors - MI
Holland, MI
Used2024 Volkswagen Golf R
SUN
Lapiz Blue Metallic•Titan Black w/Blue Accents19,530 mi$42,798INFINITI Charlotte
Matthews, NC
Pricing
How much should you pay for the Volkswagen Golf R? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates, then shop live inventory.
MSRP by trim
Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.
Purchase information
Based on Base
Total price (Base MSRP)
$35,650
Typical monthly
$706/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
Open loan calculatorCompare 2016 Volkswagen Golf R trims
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $35,650 – $36,750
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 22/31
- Horsepower
- 292 hp
- Torque
- 280 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 52.7
- Max towing
- —
w/Dynamic Chassis Control and Navigation
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $37,895 – $38,995
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 22/31
- Horsepower
- 292 hp
- Torque
- 280 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 52.7
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | Base2 configurations | w/Dynamic Chassis Control and Navigation2 configurations |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35,650 – $36,750 | $37,895 – $38,995 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 22/31 | 22/31 |
| Horsepower | 292 hp | 292 hp |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 52.7 | 52.7 |
| Max towing | — | — |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- Basegasw/Dynamic Chassis Control and Navigationgas
- Fuel type
- Basepremium unleaded (recommended)w/Dynamic Chassis Control and Navigationpremium unleaded (recommended)
- Cylinders
- BaseI4w/Dynamic Chassis Control and NavigationI4
- Displacement
- Base2 Lw/Dynamic Chassis Control and Navigation2 L
- Horsepower
- Base292 hpw/Dynamic Chassis Control and Navigation292 hp
- Torque
- Base280 lb-ftw/Dynamic Chassis Control and Navigation280 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Base6-speed manualw/Dynamic Chassis Control and Navigation6-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- Baseall wheel drivew/Dynamic Chassis Control and Navigationall wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- BaseHatchbackw/Dynamic Chassis Control and NavigationHatchback
- Doors
- Base5w/Dynamic Chassis Control and Navigation5
- Seating
- Base5w/Dynamic Chassis Control and Navigation5
- Length
- Base168.4 inw/Dynamic Chassis Control and Navigation168.4 in
- Width
- Base70.8 inw/Dynamic Chassis Control and Navigation70.8 in
- Height
- Base56.5 inw/Dynamic Chassis Control and Navigation56.5 in
- Wheelbase
- Base103.5 inw/Dynamic Chassis Control and Navigation103.5 in
- Ground clearance
- Base4.8 inw/Dynamic Chassis Control and Navigation4.8 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- Base22.8 cu ftw/Dynamic Chassis Control and Navigation22.8 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- Base52.7 cu ftw/Dynamic Chassis Control and Navigation52.7 cu ft
- Max payload
- Base970 lbsw/Dynamic Chassis Control and Navigation970 lbs
- Curb weight
- Base3,283 lbsw/Dynamic Chassis Control and Navigation3,283 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Base14.5 galw/Dynamic Chassis Control and Navigation14.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Base25w/Dynamic Chassis Control and Navigation25
- City MPG
- Base22w/Dynamic Chassis Control and Navigation22
- Highway MPG
- Base31w/Dynamic Chassis Control and Navigation31
| Spec | Base | w/Dynamic Chassis Control and Navigation |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 292 hp | 292 hp |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 168.4 in | 168.4 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 103.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 in | 4.8 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||
| Cargo capacity | 22.8 cu ft | 22.8 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 52.7 cu ft | 52.7 cu ft |
| Max payload | 970 lbs | 970 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,283 lbs | 3,283 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||
| Combined MPG | 25 | 25 |
| City MPG | 22 | 22 |
| Highway MPG | 31 | 31 |
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2016 Volkswagen Golf R FAQ
- How much does the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R cost?
- The 2016 Volkswagen Golf R has a starting MSRP of $35,650, ranging up to $38,995 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $35,650; w/Dynamic Chassis Control and Navigation from $37,895. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $32,999.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R?
- The 2016 Volkswagen Golf R achieves up to 25 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R have?
- The 2016 Volkswagen Golf R offers up to 52.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- Is the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R safe?
- The 2016 Volkswagen Golf R earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
- How many trims does the 2016 Volkswagen Golf R come in?
- The 2016 Volkswagen Golf R is available in 2 trims (4 total configurations) across Hatchback body styles with all wheel drive.