2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Specifications
Compare important 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.
| Trims |
TSI S 4-Door 4dr Wagon, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
TSI SE 4-Door 4dr Wagon, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
| Exterior length |
179.6 |
179.6 |
| Exterior body width |
70.8 |
70.8 |
| Exterior height |
58.3 |
58.3 |
| Horsepower |
170 hp |
170 hp |
| Torque |
184 lb-ft. |
199 lb-ft. |
| Curb weight |
3063 |
3120 |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) |
4212 |
4256 |
| Wheelbase |
103.5 |
103.5 |
| Turning radius |
17.9 '' |
17.9 '' |
| Ground clearance |
5.5 |
5.5 |
| Front legroom |
41.2 |
41.2 |
| Rear legroom |
35.6 |
35.6 |
| Front headroom |
39 |
39 |
| Rear headroom |
39 |
39 |
| Front shoulder room |
56 |
56 |
| Rear shoulder room |
54 |
54 |
| Payload |
1,014 lbs. |
1,001 lbs. |
2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Interior Features
One of the most notable features of the Golf SportWagen, however, is its roomy interior. The 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
| Trims |
TSI S 4-Door 4dr Wagon, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
TSI SE 4-Door 4dr Wagon, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
| Air conditioning, front |
Climatic manual |
Climatic manual |
| Air filter |
std |
std |
| Underseat ducts |
std |
std |
| Cargo concealed storage |
std |
std |
| Cargo tie downs |
std |
std |
| Clock |
in-dash |
in-dash |
| Compass |
std |
std |
| Cruise control |
std |
std |
| Cupholders |
front and rear |
front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim |
leather |
leather |
| 12V DC power outlet |
2 |
2 |
| Overhead console |
mini with storage |
mini with storage |
| Floor console |
full |
full |
| Floor mats |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
| Front windows |
power |
power |
| Rear windows |
power |
power |
| 1-touch window up |
front and rear |
front and rear |
| 1-touch window down |
front and rear |
front and rear |
| Instrumentation |
analog |
analog |
| Tachometer |
std |
std |
| Trip computer |
std |
std |
| Water temp gauge |
std |
std |
| Low fuel warning |
std |
std |
| Service interval warning |
std |
std |
| Exterior temperature display |
std |
std |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Rear window defogger |
std |
std |
| Rear view mirror |
day-night |
day-night |
| Fuel door release |
power |
power |
| Retained accessory power |
std |
std |
| Seatback storage pockets |
2 |
2 |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column |
std |
std |
| Steering wheel material |
leather |
leather |
| Cargo net |
opt |
opt |
| Adaptive cruise control |
N/A |
opt |
2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Exterior Features
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| Trims |
TSI S 4-Door 4dr Wagon, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
TSI SE 4-Door 4dr Wagon, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
| Antenna |
integrated roof |
integrated roof |
| Body material |
fully galvanized steel |
fully galvanized steel |
| Paint |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim |
black |
black |
| Fog/driving lights |
N/A |
front |
| Door count |
4 doors |
4 doors |
| Rear cargo door |
liftgate |
liftgate |
| Tinted windows |
light |
light |
| Rear window type |
fixed |
fixed |
| Mirrors |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
| Heated door mirrors |
std |
std |
| Sunroof |
N/A |
1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
| Wheels |
15 silver aluminum |
17 silver aluminum |
| Spare tire and wheel |
compact steel |
compact steel |
| Rear window wipers |
fixed interval |
fixed interval |
| Roof rack |
opt |
opt |
| Mud flaps |
opt |
opt |
| Roof rails |
std |
std |
2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Seats
The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.
| Trims |
TSI S 4-Door 4dr Wagon, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
TSI SE 4-Door 4dr Wagon, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
| Front seat type |
bucket |
bucket |
| Standard seating |
5 |
5 |
| Front driver seat direction controls |
2-way power |
2-way power |
| Front passenger seat direction controls |
2-way power |
2-way power |
| Lumbar support |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Front armrests |
center |
center |
| Front head restraints |
adjustable |
adjustable |
| Heated front seats |
N/A |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
| Rear seats |
60-40 bench |
60-40 bench |
| Rear armrest |
with pass-thru |
with pass-thru |
| Rear head restraints |
3 - adjustable |
3 - adjustable |
| Seat trim |
cloth |
leatherette |
2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Entertainment System
Some 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.
| Trims |
TSI S 4-Door 4dr Wagon, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
TSI SE 4-Door 4dr Wagon, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
| Radio |
SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
| CD player |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
| MP3 capability |
std |
std |
| Auxiliary input jack |
std |
std |
| Steering wheel audio controls |
std |
std |
| Speakers |
8 |
9 Fender |
| Amplifier |
N/A |
std |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume |
std |
std |
| Navigation system |
N/A |
N/A |
| 1st row LCD screen |
1 |
1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility |
std |
std |
2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Safety and Security Features
Each 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.
| Trims |
TSI S 4-Door 4dr Wagon, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
TSI SE 4-Door 4dr Wagon, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
| Airbags, frontal |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain |
Side Curtain Protection |
Side Curtain Protection |
| Occupancy sensor |
std |
std |
| Traction control |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners |
front |
front |
| Headlights |
halogen |
halogen |
| Exterior light control |
N/A |
fully automatic |
| Daytime running lights |
std |
std |
| Illuminated entry |
std |
std |
| Remote keyless entry |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
| Keyless access system |
N/A |
std |
| Panic alarm |
std |
std |
| Door locks |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
| Content theft deterrent alarm system |
std |
std |
| Ignition disable |
Immobilizer III |
Immobilizer III |
| Theft deterrent radio |
std |
std |
| Low tire pressure warning |
std |
std |
| Parking assist |
N/A |
Park Distance Control w/Park Assist |
| First aid kit |
opt |
opt |
| Lane departure warning |
N/A |
Lane Assist |
| Blind spot sensor |
N/A |
opt |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service |
VW Car-Net |
VW Car-Net |
| Directionally adaptive headlights |
N/A |
opt |
2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Mechanical Features
The 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.
| Trims |
TSI S 4-Door 4dr Wagon, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
TSI SE 4-Door 4dr Wagon, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
| Engine |
1.8L I-4 |
1.8L I-4 |
| Brakes |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
| Brake assist |
std |
std |
| Drive type |
front-wheel |
front-wheel |
| Exhaust |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
| Steering |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
| Speed sensitive steering |
Servotronic |
Servotronic |
| Suspension tuning |
regular |
regular |
| Front suspension type |
strut |
strut |
| Front anti-roll bar |
std |
std |
| Front shocks |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
| Front springs |
coil |
coil |
| Rear suspension type |
multi-link |
multi-link |
| Rear anti-roll bar |
std |
std |
| Rear shocks |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs |
coil |
coil |
| Electronic stability system |
std |
std |
| Sequential shift control |
Tiptronic |
Tiptronic |
| Transmission |
5-spd man w/OD |
6-spd w/OD |
| Axle ratio |
3.39 |
3.87 |
| Turbocharger |
intercooled turbo |
intercooled turbo |
2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Other Specs
In general, the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.
| Trims |
TSI S 4-Door 4dr Wagon, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
TSI SE 4-Door 4dr Wagon, Engine: 1.8L I-4 |
| Luggage capacity |
30.4 cu.ft. |
30.4 cu.ft. |
| Maximum cargo capacity |
66.5 cu.ft. |
66.5 cu.ft. |
| Base engine size |
1.8 liters |
1.8 liters |
| Base engine type |
I-4 |
I-4 |
| Horsepower rpm |
4,500 |
4,500 |
| Torque rpm |
1,600 |
1,600 |
| Fuel tank capacity |
13.2 gal. |
13.2 gal. |
| EPA mileage estimates |
25 City / 36 Hwy |
25 City / 35 Hwy |
| Driver information center |
std |
std |
| Lighting - glovebox |
std |
std |
| Lighting - map lights |
front and rear |
front and rear |
| Lighting - dome light |
fade |
fade |
| Lighting - cargo light |
std |
std |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Height adjustable safety belts |
front |
front |
| Engine - valvetrain |
DOHC |
DOHC |
| Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
| Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) |
60/60,000 |
60/60,000 |
| Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) |
144/unlimited |
144/unlimited |
| Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) |
36/36,000 |
36/36,000 |
| Tires |
P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS |
P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS |
| Windshield wipers - front |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
| Windshield wipers - rain sensing |
N/A |
std |
