2016 Volkswagen GTI
6 trims · 20 configurations · Hatchback
Starting MSRP
$24,995 – $32,730
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Purchase information
Based on S
Total price (S MSRP)
$24,995
Typical monthly
$495/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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S
4 configurations
- MSRP
- $24,995 – $26,695
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 25/34
- Horsepower
- 210 hp
- Torque
- 258 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 52.7
- Max towing
- —
S w/Performance Package
4 configurations
- MSRP
- $26,490 – $28,190
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 25/34
- Horsepower
- 220 hp
- Torque
- 258 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 52.7
- Max towing
- —
SE
4 configurations
- MSRP
- $28,025 – $29,725
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 25/34
- Horsepower
- 210 hp
- Torque
- 258 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 52.7
- Max towing
- —
SE w/Performance Package
4 configurations
- MSRP
- $29,520 – $31,220
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 25/34
- Horsepower
- 220 hp
- Torque
- 258 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 52.7
- Max towing
- —
Autobahn
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $30,135 – $31,235
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 25/34
- Horsepower
- 210 hp
- Torque
- 258 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 52.7
- Max towing
- —
Autobahn w/Performance Package
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $31,630 – $32,730
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 25/34
- Horsepower
- 220 hp
- Torque
- 258 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 52.7
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | S4 configurations | S w/Performance Package4 configurations | SE4 configurations | SE w/Performance Package4 configurations | Autobahn2 configurations | Autobahn w/Performance Package2 configurations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $24,995 – $26,695 | $26,490 – $28,190 | $28,025 – $29,725 | $29,520 – $31,220 | $30,135 – $31,235 | $31,630 – $32,730 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 25/34 | 25/34 | 25/34 | 25/34 | 25/34 | 25/34 |
| Horsepower | 210 hp | 220 hp | 210 hp | 220 hp | 210 hp | 220 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 52.7 | 52.7 | 52.7 | 52.7 | 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
- SgasS w/Performance PackagegasSEgasSE w/Performance PackagegasAutobahngasAutobahn w/Performance Packagegas
- Fuel type
- Spremium unleaded (recommended)S w/Performance Packagepremium unleaded (recommended)SEpremium unleaded (recommended)SE w/Performance Packagepremium unleaded (recommended)Autobahnpremium unleaded (recommended)Autobahn w/Performance Packagepremium unleaded (recommended)
- Cylinders
- SI4S w/Performance PackageI4SEI4SE w/Performance PackageI4AutobahnI4Autobahn w/Performance PackageI4
- Displacement
- S2 LS w/Performance Package2 LSE2 LSE w/Performance Package2 LAutobahn2 LAutobahn w/Performance Package2 L
- Horsepower
- S210 hpS w/Performance Package220 hpSE210 hpSE w/Performance Package220 hpAutobahn210 hpAutobahn w/Performance Package220 hp
- Torque
- S258 lb-ftS w/Performance Package258 lb-ftSE258 lb-ftSE w/Performance Package258 lb-ftAutobahn258 lb-ftAutobahn w/Performance Package258 lb-ft
- Transmission
- S6-speed manualS w/Performance Package6-speed manualSE6-speed manualSE w/Performance Package6-speed manualAutobahn6-speed manualAutobahn w/Performance Package6-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- Sfront wheel driveS w/Performance Packagefront wheel driveSEfront wheel driveSE w/Performance Packagefront wheel driveAutobahnfront wheel driveAutobahn w/Performance Packagefront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- SHatchbackS w/Performance PackageHatchbackSEHatchbackSE w/Performance PackageHatchbackAutobahnHatchbackAutobahn w/Performance PackageHatchback
- Doors
- S3S w/Performance Package3SE3SE w/Performance Package3Autobahn5Autobahn w/Performance Package5
- Seating
- S5S w/Performance Package5SE5SE w/Performance Package5Autobahn5Autobahn w/Performance Package5
- Length
- S168 inS w/Performance Package168 inSE168 inSE w/Performance Package168 inAutobahn168 inAutobahn w/Performance Package168 in
- Width
- S70.5 inS w/Performance Package70.5 inSE70.5 inSE w/Performance Package70.5 inAutobahn70.8 inAutobahn w/Performance Package70.8 in
- Height
- S56.8 inS w/Performance Package56.8 inSE56.8 inSE w/Performance Package56.8 inAutobahn56.8 inAutobahn w/Performance Package56.8 in
- Wheelbase
- S103.6 inS w/Performance Package103.6 inSE103.6 inSE w/Performance Package103.6 inAutobahn103.6 inAutobahn w/Performance Package103.6 in
- Ground clearance
- S5 inS w/Performance Package5 inSE5 inSE w/Performance Package5 inAutobahn5 inAutobahn w/Performance Package5 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- S22.8 cu ftS w/Performance Package22.8 cu ftSE22.8 cu ftSE w/Performance Package22.8 cu ftAutobahn22.8 cu ftAutobahn w/Performance Package22.8 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- S52.7 cu ftS w/Performance Package52.7 cu ftSE52.7 cu ftSE w/Performance Package52.7 cu ftAutobahn52.7 cu ftAutobahn w/Performance Package52.7 cu ft
- Max payload
- S1,098 lbsS w/Performance Package1,098 lbsSE1,098 lbsSE w/Performance Package1,098 lbsAutobahn1,038 lbsAutobahn w/Performance Package1,038 lbs
- Curb weight
- S2,972 lbsS w/Performance Package2,972 lbsSE2,972 lbsSE w/Performance Package2,972 lbsAutobahn3,031 lbsAutobahn w/Performance Package3,031 lbs
- Fuel tank
- S13.2 galS w/Performance Package13.2 galSE13.2 galSE w/Performance Package13.2 galAutobahn13.2 galAutobahn w/Performance Package13.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- S28S w/Performance Package28SE28SE w/Performance Package28Autobahn28Autobahn w/Performance Package28
- City MPG
- S25S w/Performance Package25SE25SE w/Performance Package25Autobahn25Autobahn w/Performance Package25
- Highway MPG
- S34S w/Performance Package34SE34SE w/Performance Package34Autobahn34Autobahn w/Performance Package34
| Spec | S | S w/Performance Package | SE | SE w/Performance Package | Autobahn | Autobahn w/Performance Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 210 hp | 220 hp | 210 hp | 220 hp | 210 hp | 220 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 168 in | 168 in | 168 in | 168 in | 168 in | 168 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 70.5 in | 70.5 in | 70.5 in | 70.8 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 56.8 in | 56.8 in | 56.8 in | 56.8 in | 56.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 103.6 in | 103.6 in | 103.6 in | 103.6 in | 103.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5 in | 5 in | 5 in | 5 in | 5 in | 5 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 | 22.8 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 52.7 cu ft | 52.7 cu ft | 52.7 cu ft | 52.7 cu ft | 52.7 cu ft | 52.7 cu ft |
| Max payload | 1,098 lbs | 1,098 lbs | 1,098 lbs | 1,098 lbs | 1,038 lbs | 1,038 lbs |
| Curb weight | 2,972 lbs | 2,972 lbs | 2,972 lbs | 2,972 lbs | 3,031 lbs | 3,031 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||||||
| Combined MPG | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| City MPG | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Highway MPG | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
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2016 Volkswagen GTI FAQ
- How much does the 2016 Volkswagen GTI cost?
- The 2016 Volkswagen GTI has a starting MSRP of $24,995, ranging up to $32,730 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes S from $24,995; S w/Performance Package from $26,490; SE from $28,025; SE w/Performance Package from $29,520; Autobahn from $30,135; Autobahn w/Performance Package from $31,630.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Volkswagen GTI?
- The 2016 Volkswagen GTI achieves up to 28 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2016 Volkswagen GTI have?
- The 2016 Volkswagen GTI offers up to 52.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- How many trims does the 2016 Volkswagen GTI come in?
- The 2016 Volkswagen GTI is available in 6 trims (20 total configurations) across Hatchback body styles with front wheel drive.