2016 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback

2016 Golf

Overview
Exterior
Interior
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Competition

$18,495 MSRP From
29 mpg AVG, Comb.
170 hp Max. Power
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Volkswagen Golf is a five-seat small-size vehicle in the Hatchback category. For the 2016 model year, there are five trim-lines to choose from, all with the same 1.8L Inline-4 Turbo engine that produces 170 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $1,950, which over the course of five years will save you $750 in extra fuel spending. It has a 5-stars overall crash safety rating by NHTSA.

2016 Volkswagen Golf TSI S / TSI S w/Sunroof / TSI SE / TSI SEL

2016 Volkswagen Golf TSI / TSI S

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: -
Width W/O Mirrors: 70.5 - 70.8 in
Length: 167.5 in
Height: 57.2 in
Wheelbase: 103.8 in

2016 Golf has a relatively long wheelbase ( 103.8 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier, too, with curb weight of 2901 - 3023 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 41.2 inHip Room: 54.5 inHead Room: 38.4 inShoulder Room: 55.9 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 35.6 inHip Room: 54.5 inHead Room: 38.1 inShoulder Room: 53.9 in

Trunk Volume

22.8 ft³

2016 Golf seats five adults. On first-row passenger room it falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Golf ia a class-leader on only three measurements - legs, hips, and head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on shoulders. Trunk volume is the larger than average among its peers with 22.8 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2016 Golf TSI	2016 Golf TSI S	2016 Golf TSI S w/Sunroof	2016 Golf TSI SE	2016 Golf TSI SEL
Configuration	1.8 L, Turbo, Man, FWD 1.8 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD	1.8 L, Turbo, Man, FWD 1.8 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD	1.8 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD	1.8 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD	1.8 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
Starging MSRP	$18,495	$19,595	$19,575 - $20,175	$20,675 - $21,275	$22,625	$25,225	$27,425
Engine	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo	1.8L Inline-4 Turbo
HP	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp	170 hp
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
City	25 MPG	25 MPG	25 MPG	25 MPG	25 MPG	25 MPG	25 MPG
Highway	36 MPG	35 MPG	36 MPG	35 MPG	35 MPG	35 MPG	35 MPG
Combined	29 MPG	29 MPG	29 MPG	29 MPG	29 MPG	29 MPG	29 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost	$1,950	$1,950	$1,950	$1,950	$1,950	$1,950	$1,950

2016 Golf Hatchback comes in five trim levels, with an average price that is $298 less compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, Golf has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 29 mpg.

Safety

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Front Crash Rating

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Side Crash Rating

2016 Volkswagen Golf Side Pole Crash Test

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 70
Recalls: 8

2016 Golf Hatchback has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed seventy complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also eight recalls issued by Volkswagen, which by itself is a relatively high number.