Model year
2016 Volkswagen Golf/GTI
NHTSA's recall, complaint, and investigation files do not have a make and model name matched to the 2016 Volkswagen Golf/GTI (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The files may list it under a different name. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 25–29 mpg combined and 116 MPGe combined and 29.2 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $650–$3,300, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
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NHTSA's files do not have a make and model name matched to this EPA model year. Counts below are not filled in from a different vehicle. EPA figures for this name are still listed.
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2016. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI 2 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.111 | — |
| 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.134 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf R · 2L · Automatic (AM-S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| Golf R · 2L · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 31 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| GTI · 2L · Automatic (AM-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| GTI · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 34 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| Golf · 1.8L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 35 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| Golf · 1.8L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 36 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| Golf SportWagen · 1.8L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 34 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| Golf SportWagen · 1.8L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 35 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| e-Golf · Automatic (A1) · Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 126 | 105 | 116 | 29.2 | 83 | $650 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2016 Volkswagen Golf/GTI at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.