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2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

4 trims · 5 configurations · Wagon

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$8,689

1 for sale · Starting MSRP $21,625 – $29,385

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Key specifications

NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★
Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 3 recalls on record

Volkswagen Golf SportWagen for sale

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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%

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.

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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
    —

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

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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. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $8,689.
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.