Trim Report

Volkswagen Golf S2016

Includes:GOLF|S
$5,400
Starting From
207
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 207 active dealer listings as of

Min $5,400
Max $41,318
From $5,400
Fresh

S Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$4,399
$4K–$28K
113 listings103,319 avg miles
Alltrack
From$13,613
9 listings|$14K–$24K
Alltrack S
From$8,272
57 listings|$8K–$22K
Alltrack SE
From$7,500
73 listings|$8K–$29K
Alltrack SEL
From$8,600
41 listings|$9K–$34K
GLS
From$950
3 listings|$950–$8K
Launch Edition
From$3,500
8 listings|$4K–$11K
Limited Edition
From$4,399
16 listings|$4K–$15K
S
From$5,400
207 listings|$5K–$41K
SE
From$5,900
132 listings|$6K–$42K
SEL
From$8,999
26 listings|$9K–$18K
TDI
From$1,950
52 listings|$2K–$16K
TDI S
From$6,300
41 listings|$6K–$16K
TDI SE
From$7,400
11 listings|$7K–$18K
TDI SEL
From$9,300
10 listings|$9K–$22K
Wolfsburg Edition
From$6,495
26 listings|$6K–$18K

2016 Volkswagen Golf S Pricing

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Where to Find Volkswagen Golf S

Location data for all 2016 Volkswagen Golf trims combined

35States

If you're near California, you're in luck: 9% of listings are there. But with 35 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Volkswagen Golf Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2016 Volkswagen Golf trims

Moderate

Federal safety data shows 3 recalls and 84 complaints for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf, a moderate safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

3
Recalls
84
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
18V3290002018-16-05
UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

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18V4640002018-11-07
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

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19V1880002019-06-03
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.

If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 84 issues reported over 1 model years, fuel/propulsion system problems are the most common for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Fuel/propulsion System20
02Engine10
03Unknown Or Other9
04Engine,fuel/propulsion System5
05Structure4
84 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Volkswagen Golf Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2016 Volkswagen Golf trims

25–29mpg combined
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22-25city
·
30-36hwy
·
$1,500-$2,300/yr

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf delivers 25 to 29 MPG combined across 6 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Golf - Automatic (S6)
29mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city35 hwy~$1,500/yr7/10 Clean
Golf - Manual 5-spd
29mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city36 hwy~$1,500/yr7/10 Clean
Golf SportWagen - Automatic (S6)
29mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city34 hwy~$1,500/yr7/10 Clean
Golf SportWagen - Manual 5-spd
28mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city35 hwy~$1,550/yr7/10 Clean
Golf R - Automatic (AM-S6)
25mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
23 city30 hwy~$2,300/yr6/10 Average
Golf R - Manual 6-spd
25mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
22 city31 hwy~$2,300/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

S Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2016 Volkswagen Golf S

How does the S compare to other Volkswagen Golf trims?

Every Volkswagen Golf trim targets a different buyer. The 2016 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2016 Volkswagen Golf S?

The S shares its core mechanicals with other Volkswagen Golf trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for fuel/propulsion system issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 3 recalls to verify before purchase. The 2016 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Volkswagen Golf S?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Volkswagen Golf S year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Volkswagen Golf overview compares all years side by side.

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