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2016 Volkswagen Golf
Used from
$22,490 excl. on-roads
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
3 year
Fuel Efficiency
4.7 - 7.3 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Golf
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2016 Volkswagen Golf's used prices in Australia typically range from $12,200 for the 92 Tsi variant and topping out at $33,300 for the R Wolfsburg Edition.
There are 12 variants of the Golf available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2016.
Engine options include 1.4L turbo petrol (90kW/200Nm), 1.8L turbo petrol (132kW/280Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel (110kW/320Nm), 1.4L supercharged turbo petrol (118kW/240Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol (162kW/350Nm). Available with 6 speed manual, 7 speed auto direct shift or 6 speed auto direct shift transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2016 Golf was offered with a 3 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
2016 Volkswagen Golf Price
GTI
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $40,990 |
HIGHLINE
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $32,990 |
| 1.4L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Wagon | $34,490 |
| 2.0L, 6 sp manual Diesel FWD 5d Hatchback | $35,490 |
| 2.0L, 6 sp manual Diesel FWD 5d Wagon | $36,990 |
GTI PERFORMANCE
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $46,490 |
TRENDLINE
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $23,990 |
| 1.4L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $26,490 |
| 1.4L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Wagon | $27,990 |
R WOLFSBURG EDITION
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Hatchback | $56,990 |
| 2.0L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Wagon | $58,990 |
ALLTRACK
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Wagon | $37,990 |
GTI 40 YEARS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $48,990 |
COMFORTLINE
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $27,990 |
| 1.4L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Wagon | $29,490 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $22,490 |
| 1.4L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $24,990 |
R
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Hatchback | $52,740 |
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2016 Volkswagen Golf Specs
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2016 Volkswagen Golf Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2016 Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy
There are 14 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Golf
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf is the 110 TDI HIGHLINE with a 6 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT which is powered by a 2.0L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ and uses 4.7L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Volkswagen Golf that uses the most amount of fuel is the R with a 6 SPEED MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO MPFI and uses 7.3L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
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| Volkswagen Golf | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | Premium Unleaded | 6.2 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Golf?
The Volkswagen Golf has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2016 Volkswagen Golf Warranty
What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Golf?
The Volkswagen Golf offers a 3 year unlimited kilometre warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Volkswagen Golf FAQs
The cheapest Volkswagen Golf is the 92 TSI that starts from $12,200.
The most expensive Volkswagen Golf is the R WOLFSBURG EDITION that starts from $33,300.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Golf is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: 110 TDI HIGHLINE and GTI 40 YEARS.
The largest Volkswagen Golf is the 110 TDI HIGHLINE which measures 1799mm wide, 4657mm in length and sits 1496mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Golf is the R WOLFSBURG EDITION which has 206kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO MPFI engine.
The Volkswagen Golf is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Golf is the R WOLFSBURG EDITION which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Golf may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded Petrol or Diesel.