2016 Volkswagen Golf Review

2016 Volkswagen Golf is a Hatchback 4-dr style car measuring 167.50 in length and 57.20 in height. Made in Mexico, 2016 Volkswagen Golf has 4 trims priced by the manufacturer at 19,575 with just total of 7 recalls in the past 2016 Volkswagen Golf. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 13.20 gallon. The engine is 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 25 of gasoline in the city and 25 on highways.

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Golf
Trims Available: 4
Location: MEXICO
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $19,575 USD
MPG: 25 City / 37 HWY
Tires: 195/65R H
Tank Size: 13 gallon

Volkswagen Golf 2016 Trims

2016 Volkswagen Golf TSI S 6A

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 36 HWY

2016 Volkswagen Golf TSI S 5M w/Sunroof

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 37 HWY

2016 Volkswagen Golf TSI SE 6A

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 36 HWY

2016 Volkswagen Golf TSI S 5M

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 37 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 3VW117AU0GM042877
  • 3VW117AU2GM029130
  • 3VW117AU5GM028232
  • 3VW117AU7GM023999
  • 3VW117AU7GM041239
  • 3VW117AU8GM022635
  • 3VW117AUXGM049433
  • 3VW117AU3GM018122
  • 3VW117AU8GM040634
  • 3VW117AU7GM029527
  • 3VW117AU1GM040152
  • 3VW117AU9GM066823
  • 3VW117AU8GM068577

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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IIHS Crash Test

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Safety & Recalls

Recall 15V705000 started on /Date(1445832000000-0400)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.

Consequence: If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23R1.

Recall 16V403000 started on /Date(1465185600000-0400)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jetta vehicles manufactured October 31, 2015, to January 21, 2016, 2016 Passat vehicles, equipped with 1.8T engines manufactured November 13, 2015, to December 9, 2015, and 2016 Golf vehicles manufactured November 5, 2015, to November 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fuel rail may detach from the cylinder head and result in a fuel leak.

Consequence: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cylinder heads, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 15F7.

Recall 16V647000 started on /Date(1473220800000-0400)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system.

Consequence: As fuel accumulates in the EVAP system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 20Y6 and 20Y5.

Recall 18V329000 started on /Date(1526443200000-0400)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

Consequence: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

Recall 18V464000 started on /Date(1531281600000-0400)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Consequence: Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37L5.

Recall 19V188000 started on /Date(1551848400000-0500)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.

Consequence: If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.

Recall 19V615000 started on /Date(1566446400000-0400)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park."

Consequence: Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.

FAQ

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf has NHTSA crash test rating of 5 and IIHS Crash test rating of 5.

If you consider used 2016 Volkswagen Golf look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2016 Volkswagen Golf’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 25 miles, which is lower then 2015 Volkswagen Golf.

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

There are 7 recalls recorded in our database for 2016 Volkswagen Golf that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf is its excellent fuel economy. 2016 Volkswagen Golf has a 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V engine and It gets 25/36 mpg city/highway.

Volkswagen All models of 2016

Volkswagen Beetle

$18,495 - $25,225
25 City / 36 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Volkswagen CC

$18,495 - $25,225
25 City / 36 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Volkswagen e-Golf

$18,495 - $25,225
25 City / 36 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Volkswagen Eos

$18,495 - $25,225
25 City / 36 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Volkswagen Golf

$18,495 - $25,225
25 City / 36 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Volkswagen Golf R

$18,495 - $25,225
25 City / 36 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

$18,495 - $25,225
25 City / 36 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Volkswagen GTI

$18,495 - $25,225
25 City / 36 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Volkswagen Jetta

$18,495 - $25,225
25 City / 36 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

$18,495 - $25,225
25 City / 36 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Volkswagen Passat

$18,495 - $25,225
25 City / 36 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Volkswagen Tiguan

$18,495 - $25,225
25 City / 36 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Volkswagen Touareg

$18,495 - $25,225
25 City / 36 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

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