Petrol

2016 Volkswagen Golf

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf is a hatchback. It has a 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 115 hp (86 kW), with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 7.5 seconds and top speed is 130 mph (209 km/h).

2016 Volkswagen Golf
2016
Year
1,800 cc
Engine
115 hp
Power
Automatic (S6)
Trans.
Petrol
Fuel

SPECS

Make Volkswagen Model Golf
Year 2016 Version / Trim Volkswagen 2016 Golf
Body Style Hatchback Doors 4
Seats 5 Ext. Colour Pure White, Black, Deep Black Pearl, Tornado Red, Silk Blue Metallic, Reflex Silver Metallic, Platinum Gray Metallic, Night Blue Metallic, Limestone Gray Metallic, Tungsten Silver Metallic
Steering LHD / RHD Manufactured In Germany
Drive Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Transmission Automatic (S6)
Engine 1.8L 4-cyl Turbo Engine Size 1,800 cc
Power 115 hp / 86 kW Torque 162 Nm / 119 lb-ft
0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) 7.5 sec Top Speed 130 mph (209 km/h)
Fuel Economy 25 mpg city / 35 mpg hwy
Wheelbase 2,637 mm Kerb Weight 1,310 kg (2,888 lb)

HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2016 HATCHBACKS

Compared with other 2016 hatchbacks in our database, its 115 hp is 36% less than the average 2016 hatchback (180 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 0.5 seconds quicker than average.

2016 Volkswagen GolfAverage 2016 hatchbacksDifference
Power 115 hp 180 hp (15 cars) -36%
Torque 162 Nm 243 Nm (15 cars) -33%
0–60 mph 7.5 s 8.0 s (15 cars) -7%
Top speed 130 mph 123 mph (15 cars) +6%
Kerb weight 1,310 kg 1,358 kg (16 cars) -4%
Engine size 1,800 cc 1,814 cc (14 cars) -1%

Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.

CLOSEST RIVALS

Other 2016 hatchbacks with similar power to the 2016 Volkswagen Golf.

CarPower0–60 mphKerb weight
2016 Volkswagen Golf 115 hp 7.5 s 1,310 kg
2016 Toyota Prius 121 hp 10.2 s 1,380 kg
2016 Honda Fit 130 hp 10.5 s 1,103 kg
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OTHER YEARS OF THE VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

FEATURES

Air Conditioning
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Leather Seats
Power Front Seats
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless Phone Charging
Navigation System
Digital Instrument Cluster
Premium Audio
ABS
Electronic Stability Control
Traction Control
Airbags (Multiple)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Departure Warning
Adaptive Cruise Control
Reverse Camera
Rear Parking Sensors
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Alloy Wheels
LED Headlights
Fog Lights
Keyless Entry
Push-Button Start
Spare Tyre