How much does the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen cost?

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen has a starting MSRP of $21,625, ranging up to $29,385 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes TSI S from $21,625; TSI Limited Edition from $24,995; TSI SE from $27,025; TSI SEL from $29,385.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen?

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen achieves up to 29 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen have?

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen offers up to 66.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen safe?

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen come in?

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen is available in 4 trims (5 total configurations) across Wagon body styles with front wheel drive.

2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

4 trims · 5 configurations · Wagon

Starting MSRP

$21,625 – $29,385

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 3 recalls on record

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on TSI S

Total price (TSI S MSRP)

$21,625

Typical monthly

$428/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen trims

TSI S
2 configurations
MSRP
$21,625 – $22,725
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/36
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
199 lb-ft
Engine
1.8L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
66.5
Max towing
—
TSI Limited Edition
MSRP
$24,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/35
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
199 lb-ft
Engine
1.8L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
66.5
Max towing
—
TSI SE
MSRP
$27,025
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/35
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
199 lb-ft
Engine
1.8L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
66.5
Max towing
—
TSI SEL
MSRP
$29,385
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/35
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
199 lb-ft
Engine
1.8L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
66.5
Max towing
—

Compare 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen trim specifications
Spec	TSI S2 configurations	TSI Limited Edition	TSI SE	TSI SEL
MSRP	$21,625 – $22,725	$24,995	$27,025	$29,385
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	25/36	25/35	25/35	25/35
Horsepower	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp
Torque	199 lb-ft	199 lb-ft	199 lb-ft	199 lb-ft
Engine	1.8L I4 gas	1.8L I4 gas	1.8L I4 gas	1.8L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	66.5	66.5	66.5	66.5
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: TSI Sgas
TSI Limited Editiongas
TSI SEgas
TSI SELgas
Fuel type: TSI Sregular unleaded
TSI Limited Editionregular unleaded
TSI SEregular unleaded
TSI SELregular unleaded
Cylinders: TSI SI4
TSI Limited EditionI4
TSI SEI4
TSI SELI4
Displacement: TSI S1.8 L
TSI Limited Edition1.8 L
TSI SE1.8 L
TSI SEL1.8 L
Horsepower: TSI S170 hp
TSI Limited Edition170 hp
TSI SE170 hp
TSI SEL170 hp
Torque: TSI S199 lb-ft
TSI Limited Edition199 lb-ft
TSI SE199 lb-ft
TSI SEL199 lb-ft
Transmission: TSI S5-speed manual
TSI Limited Edition6-speed shiftable automatic
TSI SE6-speed shiftable automatic
TSI SEL6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: TSI Sfront wheel drive
TSI Limited Editionfront wheel drive
TSI SEfront wheel drive
TSI SELfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: TSI SWagon
TSI Limited EditionWagon
TSI SEWagon
TSI SELWagon
Doors: TSI S5
TSI Limited Edition5
TSI SE5
TSI SEL5
Seating: TSI S5
TSI Limited Edition5
TSI SE5
TSI SEL5
Length: TSI S179.6 in
TSI Limited Edition179.6 in
TSI SE179.6 in
TSI SEL179.6 in
Width: TSI S70.8 in
TSI Limited Edition70.8 in
TSI SE70.8 in
TSI SEL70.8 in
Height: TSI S58.3 in
TSI Limited Edition58.3 in
TSI SE58.3 in
TSI SEL58.3 in
Wheelbase: TSI S103.7 in
TSI Limited Edition103.7 in
TSI SE103.7 in
TSI SEL103.7 in
Ground clearance: TSI S5.5 in
TSI Limited Edition5.5 in
TSI SE5.5 in
TSI SEL5.5 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: TSI S30.4 cu ft
TSI Limited Edition30.4 cu ft
TSI SE30.4 cu ft
TSI SEL30.4 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: TSI S66.5 cu ft
TSI Limited Edition66.5 cu ft
TSI SE66.5 cu ft
TSI SEL66.5 cu ft
Max payload: TSI S1,014 lbs
TSI Limited Edition1,001 lbs
TSI SE1,001 lbs
TSI SEL1,001 lbs
Curb weight: TSI S3,063 lbs
TSI Limited Edition3,120 lbs
TSI SE3,120 lbs
TSI SEL3,120 lbs
Fuel tank: TSI S13.2 gal
TSI Limited Edition13.2 gal
TSI SE13.2 gal
TSI SEL13.2 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: TSI S29
TSI Limited Edition29
TSI SE29
TSI SEL29
City MPG: TSI S25
TSI Limited Edition25
TSI SE25
TSI SEL25
Highway MPG: TSI S36
TSI Limited Edition35
TSI SE35
TSI SEL35

Full specifications by trim
Spec	TSI S	TSI Limited Edition	TSI SE	TSI SEL
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	1.8 L	1.8 L	1.8 L	1.8 L
Horsepower	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp
Torque	199 lb-ft	199 lb-ft	199 lb-ft	199 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Wagon	Wagon	Wagon	Wagon
Doors	5	5	5	5
Seating	5	5	5	5
Length	179.6 in	179.6 in	179.6 in	179.6 in
Width	70.8 in	70.8 in	70.8 in	70.8 in
Height	58.3 in	58.3 in	58.3 in	58.3 in
Wheelbase	103.7 in	103.7 in	103.7 in	103.7 in
Ground clearance	5.5 in	5.5 in	5.5 in	5.5 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	30.4 cu ft	30.4 cu ft	30.4 cu ft	30.4 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	66.5 cu ft	66.5 cu ft	66.5 cu ft	66.5 cu ft
Max payload	1,014 lbs	1,001 lbs	1,001 lbs	1,001 lbs
Curb weight	3,063 lbs	3,120 lbs	3,120 lbs	3,120 lbs
Fuel tank	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	29	29	29	29
City MPG	25	25	25	25
Highway MPG	36	35	35	35

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2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen FAQ

How much does the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen cost?: The 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen has a starting MSRP of $21,625, ranging up to $29,385 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes TSI S from $21,625; TSI Limited Edition from $24,995; TSI SE from $27,025; TSI SEL from $29,385.
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen?: The 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen achieves up to 29 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen have?: The 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen offers up to 66.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
Is the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen safe?: The 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
How many trims does the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen come in?: The 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen is available in 4 trims (5 total configurations) across Wagon body styles with front wheel drive.