1996 Volkswagen Golf Review

1996 Volkswagen Golf is a Hatchback 4-dr style car measuring 160.40 in length and 56.20 in height. Made in Mexico, 1996 Volkswagen Golf has 4 trims priced by the manufacturer at 13,150 with just total of 1 recalls in the past 1996 Volkswagen Golf. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 14.50 gallon. The engine is 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V and uses 22 - 23 of gasoline in the city and 22 - 23 on highways.

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Golf
Trims Available: 4
Location: MEXICO
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Engine: 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $13,150 USD
MPG: 22 - 23 City / 28 - 30 HWY
Tires: 185/60R14
Tank Size: 15 gallon

Volkswagen Golf 1996 Trims

1996 Volkswagen Golf GL

Engine: 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 - 23 City / 28 - 30 HWY

1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI-VR6

Engine: 2.8L V6 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 26 HWY

1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Engine: 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 - 23 City / 28 - 30 HWY

1996 Volkswagen Golf CL

Engine: 1.8L L4 SOHC 8V
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR

Vin Numbers

  • 3VWFA81H0TM113455
  • 3VWFA81H0TM004350
  • 3VWFA81H0TM004672
  • 3VWFA81H0TM095605
  • 3VWFA81H0TM110765
  • 3VWFA81H1TM045313
  • 3VWFA81H2TM110735
  • 3VWFA81H3TM113420
  • 3VWFA81H4TM092416
  • 3VWFA81H5TM061966
  • 3VWFA81H6TM032086
  • 3VWFA81H6TM101469
  • 3VWFA81H6TM113430
  • 3VWFA81H7TM012610
  • 3VWFA81H7TM052637
  • 3VWFA81H8TM052923
  • 3VWFA81H8TM078440
  • 3VWFA81H8TM113364
  • 3VWFA81H9TM035810
  • 3VWFA81HXTM031961
  • 3VWFA81HXTM089455
  • 3VWFA81H2TM092687
  • 3VWFA81H9TM092704
  • 3VWFB81HXTM125366
  • 3VWFA81H9TM031837
  • 3VWFA81H8TM070516
  • 3VWFA81H8TM113378
  • 3VWFA81H0TM127534

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 98V160000 started on /Date(900561600000-0400)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BOLTS SECURING THE FRONT HOOD LATCH CAN LOOSEN OVER TIME. THE LATCH WOULD MOVE CAUSING DISENGAGEMENT OF THE HOOD STRIKER FROM THE LATCH.

Consequence: UNEXPECTED OPENING OF THE HOOD COULD OCCUR OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VIEW OF THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HOOD LATCH AND SECURING BOLTS AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY.

FAQ

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If you consider used 1996 Volkswagen Golf look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 1996 Volkswagen Golf’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 22 - 23 miles, which is higher then 1995 Volkswagen Golf.

The 1996 Volkswagen Golf is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

There are 1 recalls recorded in our database for 1996 Volkswagen Golf that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 1996 Volkswagen Golf is its excellent fuel economy. 1996 Volkswagen Golf has a 2.0L L4 SOHC 8V engine and It gets 22 - 23/28 - 30 mpg city/highway.

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$0 - $19,685
22 - 23 City / 28 - 30 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 SOHC 8V

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$0 - $19,685
22 - 23 City / 28 - 30 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 SOHC 8V

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$0 - $19,685
22 - 23 City / 28 - 30 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
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$0 - $19,685
22 - 23 City / 28 - 30 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 SOHC 8V

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$0 - $19,685
22 - 23 City / 28 - 30 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 SOHC 8V

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