These are standard specifications for the 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
CVT , 6 Automatic , 6 Manual
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel (standard), AWD |
| Body / Chassis : | Unitary construction |
| Production Years for Series : | 2008 - 2012 |
| Price : | MSRP: $28,995-35,595 |
| Weight : | 3380 lbs | 1533.142 kg |
| MPG City : | 126 |
| MPG Highway : | 105 |
| Combined MPG : | 116.00 |
Performance
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.27 |
Engine & Transmission
CVT , 6 Automatic , 6 Manual
Handling
Recall
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V543000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly. |
| Consequence | An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. An improper air bag deployment may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 23, 2022. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available in late December 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69DY and 61C1. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20140521 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V138000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 e-Golf vehicles manufactured May 21, 2014, to March 1, 2016. Oversensitive diagnostics for the high-voltage battery management system may falsely detect an electrical surge resulting in the vehicle's electric drive motor shutting down unexpectedly. |
| Consequence | An unexpected vehicle shutdown can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will update the battery management software, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93B4. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20150303 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V329000 |
| 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. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20151125 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V464000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 CC vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016, to February 3, 2016, Golf R and Tiguan vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 28, 2016, and e-Golf vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 11, 2016. Vibrations, such as those created by opening and closing a vehicle door, may cause the rear child door locks to disengage, allowing a child to open a rear door while inside the vehicle. |
| Consequence | If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the child lock(s), free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 58C9. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20160727 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V955000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly. |
| Consequence | In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf? A: The 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf has a wheelbase size of 103.60 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf? A: The 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf has a length of 168.10 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf? A: The 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf has a width of 70.80 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf have?A: The 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf has 38.40 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf have?A: The 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf has legroom of 41.20 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf? A: The 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf was a Hatchback Sedan.Q: How much did the 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf had an MSRP of $28,995 - $$35,595 (USD).Q: What transmissions did the 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf have? A: The 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf had the following gearbox options: CVT, 6 speed Automatic, 6 speed Manual.Similarly Sized Vehicles
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