Compare 2016 Volkswagen Golf - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $20,175 | $26,125 | $20,745 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $19,368 | $24,262 | $19,851 |
| Destination | $820 | $875 | $835 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Climatic Manual | Dual Zone Automatic | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather/metal-look | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Ashtray | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Fixed | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Digital/analog | Digital/analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | N/A | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | N/A | Power | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | N/A | 1 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather/metal-look | Leather/metal-look |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 6-way | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center Sliding | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Fixed | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Leather | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | N/A | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 8 | 10 Performance | 6 |
| Amplifier | N/A | 450W | Optional |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | SmartVent Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Side Curtain Protection | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | VW Car-Net | HondaLink Assist | Mazda Connect |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | LED Low/high Beam | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | N/A | Lane Keeping Assist System | N/A |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black | With Chrome Bar | Black W/chrome Accents |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 2 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Trunk | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | Wing | Lip |
| Roof Rack | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Front Tires | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P215/50HR17.0 BSW AS | P205/60HR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 15" Silver Aluminum | 17" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | N/A | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 1.5L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Servotronic | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | VSA | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | N/A | Optional |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 2-spd CVT W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.39 | 4.81 | 3.85 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 167.5 " | 176.9 " | 175.6 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.8 " | 70.8 " | 70.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 57.2 " | 54.9 " | 57.3 " |
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 1.5L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 170 @ 4,500 Rpm | 174 @ 6,000 Rpm | 155 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 184 @ 1,600 Rpm | 162 @ 1,700 Rpm | 150 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 25 Mpg | 31 Mpg | 29 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 37 Mpg | 41 Mpg | 40 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.5 Seconds | 7.9 Seconds | 8.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.3 Seconds | 16.1 Seconds | 16.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 86 Mph | 88 Mph | 85 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .9 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | 62 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.31 " | 2.87/3.52 " | 3.29/3.59 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,963 Lbs. | 2,888 Lbs. | 2,865 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,123 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Payload | 1,021 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 " | 106.3 " | 106.3 " |
| Front Track | 61.0 " | 60.9 " | 61.2 " |
| Rear Track | 59.8 " | 61.5 " | 61.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 17.9 '' | 17.4 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .29 | N/A | .28 |
| Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 42.3 " | 42.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.6 " | 35.9 " | 35.8 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.4 " | 36.5 " | 37.6 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.1 " | 34.5 " | 37.5 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 54.1 " | 55.5 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 48.1 " | 53.5 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.9 " | 56.9 " | 57.2 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.9 " | 52.6 " | 54.4 " |
| Luggage Volume | 22.8 Cu.ft. | 11.9 Cu.ft. | 20.2 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 52.7 Cu.ft. | 11.9 Cu.ft. | 47.1 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 93 Cu.ft. | 89 Cu.ft. | 96 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 13.2 Gal. | 12.4 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Average | Good | Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.65 | $0.72 | $0.66 |
| Depreciation | $13,215 | $15,194 | $13,165 |
| Fees and Taxes | $1,494 | $1,816 | $1,524 |
| Fuel Cost | $4,854 | $4,080 | $4,293 |
| Insurance | $5,709 | $7,115 | $6,936 |
| Maintenance | $2,674 | $2,906 | $2,860 |
| Repairs | $1,986 | $1,650 | $1,608 |
| Opportunity Costs | $560 | $631 | $588 |
| Total Cost | $32,633 | $36,074 | $33,170 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Overall | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Driver's | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Overall Front | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | N/A | good | good |
| Chest | N/A | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Torso | N/A | good | good |
| Overall Evaluation | N/A | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | N/A | acceptable | good |
| Hip/Thigh | N/A | good | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | N/A | good | good |
| Lower Leg/Foot | N/A | acceptable | acceptable |
| Overall Side | N/A | good | good |
| Roof Strength | N/A | good | good |
| Restraints | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | N/A | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | good | good |
| Head/Neck | N/A | acceptable | good |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Overall Front | N/A | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | N/A | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | good | good |
