2016 Volkswagen Golf/GTI Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf/GTI (25–116 MPG/MPGe combined) across 9 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.0 L; 4-cyl, 1.8 L
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline, Regular Gasoline, Electricity
- Combined MPG
- 25–116 MPG/MPGe
- Annual fuel cost
- $650–$3,300
- Configurations
- 9
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Premium Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive | 22–23 | 30–31 | 25 | $3,300 | 347–354 g/mi | — |
| 4-cyl 1.8 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 34–36 | 28–29 | $2,300–$2,400 | 305–313 g/mi | — |
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 33–34 | 28 | $2,400 | 311–319 g/mi | — |
| Electricity · Front-Wheel Drive | 126 | 105 | 116 | $650 | 0 g/mi | 83 mi |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| e-Golf | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | — | Electricity | 126 | 105 | 116 | $650 |
| Golf | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 1.8 | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 35 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Golf | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 36 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Golf R | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 | 2.0 | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 30 | 25 | $3,300 |
| Golf R | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,300 |
| Golf SportWagen | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 1.8 | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 34 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Golf SportWagen | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 35 | 28 | $2,400 |
| GTI | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 |
| GTI | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 34 | 28 | $2,400 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?
According to EPA data, the 2016 Volkswagen Golf/GTI is rated at 25–29 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations, and 116 MPGe combined for its electric configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2016 Volkswagen Golf/GTI have?
The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 2016 Volkswagen Golf/GTI use?
It is offered with Premium Gasoline, Regular Gasoline, and Electricity.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf/GTI?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $650 to $3,300.