How much does the 2016 Volkswagen Golf cost?

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf has a starting MSRP of $18,495, ranging up to $27,425 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes TSI from $18,495; TSI S from $19,575; TSI S w/Sunroof from $22,625; TSI SE from $25,225; TSI SEL from $27,425.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf?

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf achieves up to 30 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2016 Volkswagen Golf have?

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf offers up to 22.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2016 Volkswagen Golf safe?

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 9 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2016 Volkswagen Golf come in?

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf is available in 5 trims (9 total configurations) across Hatchback body styles with front wheel drive.

2016 Volkswagen Golf

5 trims · 9 configurations · Hatchback

Starting MSRP

$18,495 – $27,425

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 9 recalls on record

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Volkswagen Golf? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on TSI

Total price (TSI MSRP)

$18,495

Typical monthly

$366/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2016 Volkswagen Golf trims

TSI
2 configurations
MSRP
$18,495 – $19,595
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/37
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
200 lb-ft
Engine
1.8L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
22.8
Max towing
—
TSI S
4 configurations
MSRP
$19,575 – $21,275
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/37
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
200 lb-ft
Engine
1.8L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
22.8
Max towing
—
TSI S w/Sunroof
MSRP
$22,625
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/36
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
200 lb-ft
Engine
1.8L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
22.8
Max towing
—
TSI SE
MSRP
$25,225
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/36
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
200 lb-ft
Engine
1.8L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
22.8
Max towing
—
TSI SEL
MSRP
$27,425
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/36
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
200 lb-ft
Engine
1.8L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
22.8
Max towing
—

Compare 2016 Volkswagen Golf trim specifications
Spec	TSI2 configurations	TSI S4 configurations	TSI S w/Sunroof	TSI SE	TSI SEL
MSRP	$18,495 – $19,595	$19,575 – $21,275	$22,625	$25,225	$27,425
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	25/37	25/37	25/36	25/36	25/36
Horsepower	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp
Torque	200 lb-ft	200 lb-ft	200 lb-ft	200 lb-ft	200 lb-ft
Engine	1.8L I4 gas	1.8L I4 gas	1.8L I4 gas	1.8L I4 gas	1.8L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	22.8	22.8	22.8	22.8	22.8
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: TSIgas
TSI Sgas
TSI S w/Sunroofgas
TSI SEgas
TSI SELgas
Fuel type: TSIregular unleaded
TSI Sregular unleaded
TSI S w/Sunroofregular unleaded
TSI SEregular unleaded
TSI SELregular unleaded
Cylinders: TSII4
TSI SI4
TSI S w/SunroofI4
TSI SEI4
TSI SELI4
Displacement: TSI1.8 L
TSI S1.8 L
TSI S w/Sunroof1.8 L
TSI SE1.8 L
TSI SEL1.8 L
Horsepower: TSI170 hp
TSI S170 hp
TSI S w/Sunroof170 hp
TSI SE170 hp
TSI SEL170 hp
Torque: TSI200 lb-ft
TSI S200 lb-ft
TSI S w/Sunroof200 lb-ft
TSI SE200 lb-ft
TSI SEL200 lb-ft
Transmission: TSI5-speed manual
TSI S5-speed manual
TSI S w/Sunroof6-speed shiftable automatic
TSI SE6-speed shiftable automatic
TSI SEL6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: TSIfront wheel drive
TSI Sfront wheel drive
TSI S w/Sunrooffront wheel drive
TSI SEfront wheel drive
TSI SELfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: TSIHatchback
TSI SHatchback
TSI S w/SunroofHatchback
TSI SEHatchback
TSI SELHatchback
Doors: TSI3
TSI S3
TSI S w/Sunroof5
TSI SE5
TSI SEL5
Seating: TSI5
TSI S5
TSI S w/Sunroof5
TSI SE5
TSI SEL5
Length: TSI167.5 in
TSI S167.5 in
TSI S w/Sunroof167.5 in
TSI SE167.5 in
TSI SEL167.5 in
Width: TSI70.5 in
TSI S70.5 in
TSI S w/Sunroof70.8 in
TSI SE70.8 in
TSI SEL70.8 in
Height: TSI57.2 in
TSI S57.2 in
TSI S w/Sunroof57.2 in
TSI SE57.2 in
TSI SEL57.2 in
Wheelbase: TSI103.8 in
TSI S103.8 in
TSI S w/Sunroof103.8 in
TSI SE103.8 in
TSI SEL103.8 in
Ground clearance: TSI5.4 in
TSI S5.4 in
TSI S w/Sunroof5.4 in
TSI SE5.4 in
TSI SEL5.4 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: TSI22.8 cu ft
TSI S22.8 cu ft
TSI S w/Sunroof22.8 cu ft
TSI SE22.8 cu ft
TSI SEL22.8 cu ft
Max payload: TSI1,083 lbs
TSI S1,083 lbs
TSI S w/Sunroof1,005 lbs
TSI SE1,005 lbs
TSI SEL1,005 lbs
Curb weight: TSI2,901 lbs
TSI S2,901 lbs
TSI S w/Sunroof3,023 lbs
TSI SE3,023 lbs
TSI SEL3,023 lbs
Fuel tank: TSI13.2 gal
TSI S13.2 gal
TSI S w/Sunroof13.2 gal
TSI SE13.2 gal
TSI SEL13.2 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: TSI30
TSI S30
TSI S w/Sunroof29
TSI SE29
TSI SEL29
City MPG: TSI25
TSI S25
TSI S w/Sunroof25
TSI SE25
TSI SEL25
Highway MPG: TSI37
TSI S37
TSI S w/Sunroof36
TSI SE36
TSI SEL36

Full specifications by trim
Spec	TSI	TSI S	TSI S w/Sunroof	TSI SE	TSI SEL
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	1.8 L	1.8 L	1.8 L	1.8 L	1.8 L
Horsepower	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp
Torque	200 lb-ft	200 lb-ft	200 lb-ft	200 lb-ft	200 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	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	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Hatchback	Hatchback	Hatchback	Hatchback	Hatchback
Doors	3	3	5	5	5
Seating	5	5	5	5	5
Length	167.5 in	167.5 in	167.5 in	167.5 in	167.5 in
Width	70.5 in	70.5 in	70.8 in	70.8 in	70.8 in
Height	57.2 in	57.2 in	57.2 in	57.2 in	57.2 in
Wheelbase	103.8 in	103.8 in	103.8 in	103.8 in	103.8 in
Ground clearance	5.4 in	5.4 in	5.4 in	5.4 in	5.4 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	22.8 cu ft	22.8 cu ft	22.8 cu ft	22.8 cu ft	22.8 cu ft
Max payload	1,083 lbs	1,083 lbs	1,005 lbs	1,005 lbs	1,005 lbs
Curb weight	2,901 lbs	2,901 lbs	3,023 lbs	3,023 lbs	3,023 lbs
Fuel tank	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	30	30	29	29	29
City MPG	25	25	25	25	25
Highway MPG	37	37	36	36	36

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2016 Volkswagen Golf FAQ

How much does the 2016 Volkswagen Golf cost?: The 2016 Volkswagen Golf has a starting MSRP of $18,495, ranging up to $27,425 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes TSI from $18,495; TSI S from $19,575; TSI S w/Sunroof from $22,625; TSI SE from $25,225; TSI SEL from $27,425.
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf?: The 2016 Volkswagen Golf achieves up to 30 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2016 Volkswagen Golf have?: The 2016 Volkswagen Golf offers up to 22.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
Is the 2016 Volkswagen Golf safe?: The 2016 Volkswagen Golf earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 9 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
How many trims does the 2016 Volkswagen Golf come in?: The 2016 Volkswagen Golf is available in 5 trims (9 total configurations) across Hatchback body styles with front wheel drive.