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2016 Volkswagen Golf

18 specifications · 7 categories ·5 sources · US market

Engine

Displacement1,800 cc110 cu inS7
Cylinders4S7
FuelRegular GasolineS7

Fuel economy

Combined8.1 l/100km29.0 mpgS7
Urban9.4 l/100km25.0 mpgS7
Extra-urban6.5 l/100km36.0 mpgS7

Emissions

CO2189.5 g/kmS7

Transmission and drive

TransmissionManual 5-spdS7
DriveFront-Wheel DriveS7

Dimensions and weight

Length4,560 mm180 inS21
Width1,800 mm71 inS21
Height1,480 mm58 inS21
Wheelbase2,630 mm104 inS21
Kerb weight1,445 kg3,186 lbS21

Body and chassis

EPA size classCompact CarsS7

Safety and recalls

NCAP overall5S2
Recall campaigns9S3
Complaints85S4

Calculated

Derived from the figures above, not taken from a source.

Fuel per 15,000 km1,216 litrescalc
Per cylinder450 cccalc
Fuel cost per year$1,439calc
Cost per 100 km$9.59calc

Versions

VersionDisplacementTransmissionCombinedCO2
Volkswagen Golf 1.8l Automatic (S6)1,800 ccAutomatic (S6)8.1 l/100km192 g/km
Volkswagen Golf 1.8l Manual 5-spd1,800 ccManual 5-spd8.1 l/100km189.5 g/km

Sources

  • S2 NHTSA Safety Ratings (NCAP) PD-USGov
  • S21 Transport Canada Vehicle Specifications OGL-Canada
  • S3 NHTSA Recalls PD-USGov
  • S4 NHTSA Complaints PD-USGov
  • S7 FuelEconomy.gov PD-USGov

Every figure on this page comes from one of these datasets. Verify against manufacturer documentation before relying on it for repair or purchase decisions.