These are standard specifications for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual , 6 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
Body / Chassis : | Unitary construction |
Production Years for Series : | 2008 - 2012 |
Price : | MSRP: $18,495 |
Performance
Coefficient of Drag : | 0.29 |
Engine & Transmission
Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
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Displacement : | 1798 cc | 109.7 cu in. | 1.8 L. |
Power : | 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 4500 RPM |
Torque : | 199 Ft-Lbs (270 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
Compression : | 9.6:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Cylinder Head : | Aluminum Alloy |
Crankshaft : | Cast iron |
Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
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Displacement : | 1968 cc | 120.1 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
Power : | 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 3500 RPM |
Torque : | 236 Ft-Lbs (320 NM) @ 1750 RPM |
Bore : | 3.2 in | 81 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
Compression : | 16.2:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Cylinder Head : | Aluminum Alloy |
Crankshaft : | Forged steel |
5 Manual , 6 Automatic
Gear Ratios
1st Gear : | 3.78 |
2nd Gear : | 2.12 |
3rd Gear : | 1.27 |
4th Gear : | 0.86 |
5th Gear : | 0.66 |
Handling
Recall
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
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Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 24V110000 |
Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles. Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister. |
Consequence | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. |
Remedy | Dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed April 10, 2024. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are VW: 20UF/Audi: 20YF. Vehicles that were previously recalled under 16V-647 will need to have the new remedy completed. |
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 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
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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. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 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 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
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Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V647000 |
Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Volkswagen Golf, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Audi A3 sedan and A3 Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a problem with the suction pump inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system. |
Consequence | As fuel accumulates in the EVAP system, it may leak out through the charcoal canister filter element. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. |
Remedy | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suction pump, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 20Y6 and 20Y5. |
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 |
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Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Mfr Report Date | 20110302 |
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 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE |
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Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Mfr Report Date | 20140328 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V464000 |
Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in 'Park.' As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, 'Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention.' |
Consequence | Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than 'Park' increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash. |
Remedy | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37L5. |
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 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE |
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Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Mfr Report Date | 20140329 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V615000 |
Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in 'Park.' |
Consequence | Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than 'Park' increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash. |
Remedy | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2. |
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 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
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Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Mfr Report Date | 20141120 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V705000 |
Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist. |
Consequence | If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. |
Remedy | Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23R1. |
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 | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS |
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Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Mfr Report Date | 20150114 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V188000 |
Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture. |
Consequence | If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Remedy | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5. |
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 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL |
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Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Mfr Report Date | 20151105 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V403000 |
Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Jetta vehicles manufactured October 31, 2015, to January 21, 2016, 2016 Passat vehicles, equipped with 1.8T engines manufactured November 13, 2015, to December 9, 2015, and 2016 Golf vehicles manufactured November 5, 2015, to November 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fuel rail may detach from the cylinder head and result in a fuel leak. |
Consequence | A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire. |
Remedy | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cylinder heads, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 15F7. |
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 June 2024
2016 Volkswagen Golf FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf?
Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Volkswagen Golf have?A: The 2016 Volkswagen Golf has 38.40 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Volkswagen Golf have?A: The 2016 Volkswagen Golf has legroom of 41.20 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf? A: The 2016 Volkswagen Golf was a Hatchback.Q: What engines did the 2016 Volkswagen Golf have? A: The 2016 Volkswagen Golf had the following engine options: Turbocharged Inline 4 (1798 cc | 109.7 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 4500 RPM and 199 Ft-Lbs (270 NM) @ 1600 RPM Turbocharged Inline 4 (1968 cc | 120.1 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 3500 RPM and 236 Ft-Lbs (320 NM) @ 1750 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2016 Volkswagen Golf have? A: The 2016 Volkswagen Golf had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 6 speed Automatic.