Compare 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $21,625 | $21,240 | $19,685 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $20,761 | $20,325 | $18,701 |
| Destination | $820 | $820 | $795 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Climatic Manual | Automatic | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | With Separate Controls | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Ashtray | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Partial |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Rubber Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Driver | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Digital/analog | Digital/analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | N/A | 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 | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 6 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 | Driver And Passenger | Center Sliding |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Captain | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| 3rd Row Seats | N/A | 50-50 Split-bench | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Premium Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | With DVD | N/A |
| Navigation System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | N/A | 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 | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Side Curtain Protection | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd 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 | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| 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 | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | N/A |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| 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 (24 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/25,000 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 | 24 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | N/A | 24 Months/25,000 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 |
| Grille Trim | Black | Black | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Roof Rack | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Roof Rails | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Front Tires | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 15" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum | 16" Black Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Regular |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 2.5L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | 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 |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Servotronic | Standard | N/A |
| 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 | Torsion Beam |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | Standard | Standard |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD | 4-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.39 | 3.46 | 2.74 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 179.6 " | 180.5 " | 168.1 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.8 " | 68.9 " | 69.3 " |
| Exterior Height | 58.3 " | 63.6 " | 63.4 " |
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 2.5L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 170 @ 4,500 Rpm | 157 @ 6,000 Rpm | 158 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 184 @ 1,600 Rpm | 163 @ 4,000 Rpm | 162 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 25 Mpg | 21 Mpg | 22 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 36 Mpg | 28 Mpg | 27 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.8 Seconds | 9.7 Seconds | 9.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.4 Seconds | 17.3 Seconds | 16.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 85 Mph | 80 Mph | 83 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | 60 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.31 " | 3.50/3.94 " | 3.48/3.78 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,063 Lbs. | 3,457 Lbs. | 3,084 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,212 Lbs. | 4,685 Lbs. | 4,105 Lbs. |
| Payload | 1,014 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 " | 108.3 " | 102.4 " |
| Front Track | 61.0 " | 60.2 " | 60.0 " |
| Rear Track | 59.8 " | 59.8 " | 59.8 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 18.3 '' | 17.4 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .31 | .30 | .32 |
| Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 40.7 " | 40.7 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.6 " | 39.4 " | 38.0 " |
| Third Row Legroom | N/A | 30.5 " | N/A |
| Front Headroom | 38.6 " | 40.7 " | 40.0 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.6 " | 39.4 " | 41.2 " |
| Third Row Headroom | N/A | 37.1 " | N/A |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 53.1 " | 52.7 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 57.8 " | 46.7 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | N/A | 40.9 " | N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.9 " | 55.5 " | 55.8 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.9 " | 55.5 " | 54.7 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | N/A | 49.3 " | N/A |
| Luggage Volume | 30.4 Cu.ft. | N/A | 11.6 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 66.5 Cu.ft. | N/A | N/A |
| Passenger Volume | 94 Cu.ft. | 98 Cu.ft. | 111 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 13.2 Gal. | 15.9 Gal. | 14.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Average | Poor | Below Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.67 | $0.72 | $0.69 |
| Depreciation | $14,289 | $14,176 | $11,946 |
| Fees and Taxes | $1,584 | $1,558 | $1,453 |
| Fuel Cost | $4,902 | $5,748 | $5,586 |
| Insurance | $5,256 | $5,176 | $5,208 |
| Maintenance | $2,664 | $5,715 | $7,225 |
| Repairs | $1,986 | $1,633 | $1,245 |
| Opportunity Costs | $565 | $391 | $388 |
| Total Cost | $33,540 | $35,817 | $34,358 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Overall | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Side | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Driver's | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side - Pole | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | N/A | 4 |
| Overall Front | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | N/A | acceptable | good |
| Chest | N/A | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | N/A | poor | marginal |
| Driver Torso | N/A | good | good |
| Overall Evaluation | N/A | poor | marginal |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | N/A | marginal | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | N/A | good | good |
| Hip/Thigh | N/A | poor | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | N/A | poor | marginal |
| Lower Leg/Foot | N/A | poor | good |
| Overall Side | N/A | marginal | good |
| Structure and safety cage | N/A | N/A | marginal |
| Roof Strength | N/A | good | good |
| Restraints | N/A | acceptable | good |
| Overall evaluation | N/A | N/A | marginal |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | N/A | poor | acceptable |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | good | acceptable |
| Head/Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | acceptable | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Retraints and dummy kinematics | N/A | N/A | marginal |
| Driver Head and Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Hip/thigh | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | N/A | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | N/A | marginal | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | good | good |
| Lower leg/foot | N/A | N/A | good |
