2016 Volkswagen Golf

    Used from

    $22,490 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    4.7 - 7.3 L / 100km

    About the Volkswagen Golf

    The 2016 Volkswagen Golf is a small car offered in 5D hatchback, 5D station wagon and 2D convertible body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $22,490 for the Base variant and topping out at $58,990 for the R Wolfsburg Edition.

    There are 10 variants of the Golf available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2015.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/320Nm), 1.4L turbo petrol direct injection (110kW/250Nm), 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (132kW/280Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (162kW/350Nm), 2.0L turbo (162kW/350Nm) and 1.4L turbo & supercharger petrol direct injection (118kW/240Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2016 Golf was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    2016 Volkswagen Golf Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2016 Volkswagen Golf Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Volkswagen Golf

    Trendline

    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 7
    • Anti collision system
      • Driver Monitor
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Media Card
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.4
      • Headroom Front: 975
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.1
      • Headroom Rear: 967
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.8
      • Hip Room Front: 1469
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 56.7
      • Hip Room Rear: 1440
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.2
      • Leg Room Front: 1046
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.6
      • Leg Room Rear: 903
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
      • Mirrorlink
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Remote Folding
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Comfortline

    Adds to Trendline:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Rear seats
      • Ski Hatch
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    Removes from Trendline:
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Highline

    Adds to Comfortline:
    • Front seat
      • Heated
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    Removes from Comfortline:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour

    Base

    Adds to Highline:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: High
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    Removes from Highline:
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather

    GTI

    Adds to Base:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Anti collision system
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Suspension
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Doors: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    Removes from Base:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: High
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Type: Bucket
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Internal dimensions
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.2
      • Leg Room Front: 1046
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.6
      • Leg Room Rear: 903
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear seats
      • Remote Folding
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered

    Exclusive

    Adds to GTI:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 5
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Dvd
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
    • Front seat
      • Heated
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 30.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.2
      • Headroom Front: 971
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.3
      • Headroom Rear: 948
      • Hip Room Front: 1468
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 48.3
      • Hip Room Rear: 1228
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Pearl
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 50/50
      • Remote Folding
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Bench/sports
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Side airbag
      • Head Protection
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    Removes from GTI:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 7
    • Anti collision system
      • Driver Monitor
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
      • Includes Suspension
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.4
      • Headroom Front: 975
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.1
      • Headroom Rear: 967
      • Hip Room Front: 1469
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 56.7
      • Hip Room Rear: 1440
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Doors: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
      • Mirrorlink
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Ski Hatch
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather

    GTI Performance

    Adds to Exclusive:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 7
    • Anti collision system
      • Driver Monitor
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
      • Includes Suspension
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.4
      • Headroom Front: 975
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.1
      • Headroom Rear: 967
      • Hip Room Front: 1469
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 56.7
      • Hip Room Rear: 1440
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Doors: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
      • Mirrorlink
    • Paint
      • Type: Black
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Ski Hatch
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    Removes from Exclusive:
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 5
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Dvd
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
    • Front seat
      • Heated
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 30.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.2
      • Headroom Front: 971
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.3
      • Headroom Rear: 948
      • Hip Room Front: 1468
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 48.3
      • Hip Room Rear: 1228
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Pearl
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 50/50
      • Remote Folding
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Bench/sports
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Side airbag
      • Head Protection
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions

    GTI 40 Years

    Adds to GTI Performance:
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Suede
    Removes from GTI Performance:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Carbon Fibre Look
    • Paint
      • Type: Black
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather

    R

    Adds to GTI 40 Years:
    • Front seat
      • Heated
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    Removes from GTI 40 Years:
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Suede

    R Wolfsburg Edition

    Adds to R:
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
    • Paint
      • Type: Pearl
    • Rear seats
      • Remote Folding
    Removes from R:
    • Anti collision system
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    See all 2016 Volkswagen Golf Specs

    2016 Volkswagen Golf Dimensions

    1496mm
    1799mm
    4578mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2016 Volkswagen Golf Dimensions

    2016 Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy

    There are 11 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Golf

    The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf is the Highline with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL 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 PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 7.3L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Volkswagen Golf variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Volkswagen GolfFuel TypeCombined
    1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded5.4 L/100km
    1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded5.4 L/100km
    1.4L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded5.6 L/100km
    See all Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy

    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 km 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 Base that starts from $22,490.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Golf is the R Wolfsburg Edition that starts from $58,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Golf is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: Highline and GTI 40 Years.

    The largest Volkswagen Golf is the Highline which measures 1799mm wide, 4657mm in length and sits 1496mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Golf is the GTI 40 Years which has 213kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

    The Volkswagen Golf is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Volkswagen Golf is the Base which weighs 2040 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Golf may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.