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

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2016 Volkswagen Golf's used prices in Australia typically range from $12,100 for the 92 Tsi variant and topping out at $33,100 for the R Wolfsburg Edition.

    There are 12 variants of the Golf available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2016.

    Engine options include 1.4L turbo petrol (90kW/200Nm), 1.8L turbo petrol (132kW/280Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel (110kW/320Nm), 1.4L supercharged turbo petrol (118kW/240Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol (162kW/350Nm). Available with 6 speed manual, 7 speed auto direct shift or 6 speed auto direct shift transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations are available.

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

    See Volkswagen Golf models from other years

    2016 Volkswagen Golf Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2016 Volkswagen Golf Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Volkswagen Golf

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 7
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: High
    • 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: Flexible
      • 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: Alloy
      • Colour: Painted
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.4
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.4
      • Headroom Front: 1025
      • Headroom Front: 975
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.1
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.6
      • Headroom Rear: 967
      • Headroom Rear: 980
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.8
      • Hip Room Front: 1469
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 56.7
      • Hip Room Rear: 1440
      • Hip Room Rear: 1441
      • 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 Gearknob: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
      • Mirrorlink
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Touch Screen
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Remote Folding
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Ski Hatch
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Trendline

    Adds to Base:
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.6
      • Headroom Front: 981
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    Removes from Base:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: High
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Alloy
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.4
      • Headroom Front: 1025
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear seats
      • Ski Hatch
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display

    Comfortline

    Adds to Trendline:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • 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:
    • 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

    GTI

    Adds to Highline:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Anti collision system
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
      • 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
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • On Gearknob: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gearknob: Alloy Look
    • 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 Highline:
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Type: Bucket
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.6
      • Headroom Front: 981
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.6
      • Headroom Rear: 980
      • Hip Room Rear: 1441
      • 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: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 1
    • Rear seats
      • Remote Folding
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • 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 Gearknob: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: Leather
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 1
    • 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
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • On Gearknob: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gearknob: Alloy Look
    • 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
      • On Gearknob: 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 Gearknob: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: Leather
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 1
    • 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
      • 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
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
    • 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
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Paint
      • Type: Pearl
    • Rear seats
      • Remote Folding
    Removes from R:
    • Anti collision system
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    See all 2016 Volkswagen Golf Specs

    2016 Volkswagen Golf Dimensions

    1491mm
    1799mm
    4349mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2016 Volkswagen Golf Dimensions

    2016 Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy

    There are 14 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Golf

    The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Golf is the 110 TDI HIGHLINE with a 6 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT which is powered by a 2.0L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ 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 MPFI and uses 7.3L of Premium Unleaded Petrol 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, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded5.6 L/100km
    1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded5.4 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 92 TSI that starts from $12,100.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Golf is the R WOLFSBURG EDITION that starts from $33,100.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Golf is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: 110 TDI HIGHLINE and GTI 40 YEARS.

    The largest Volkswagen Golf is the 110 TDI HIGHLINE which measures 1799mm wide, 4657mm in length and sits 1496mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Golf is the R WOLFSBURG EDITION which has 206kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO MPFI engine.

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

    The heaviest Volkswagen Golf is the R WOLFSBURG EDITION which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Golf may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded Petrol or Diesel.