2016 Volkswagen e-Golf
The 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf is a compact car, rated at 116 MPG combined by the EPA. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for this model year.

- Combined MPG
- 116· 83 mi
- NHTSA safety
- Not rated
- Starting price
- —
- Recalls
- 5
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Volkswagen |
|---|---|
| Model | e-Golf |
| Model year | 2016 |
| Vehicle class | Compact Car |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Transmission | Automatic (A1) |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Electricity |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 126 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 105 |
| Combined MPG | 116 |
| Combined MPGe | 29.1765 |
| Electric range | 83 mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $650 |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 126 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 105 MPG |
| Combined | 116 MPG |
| Combined | 29.1765 MPGe |
| Electric range | 83 mi |
Efficiency vs class average
About 267% more efficient than the e-Golf's class average.
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- Amount financed
- $21,600
- Total interest
- $3,758
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≈ $2,356/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $0.17/kWh
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Cost to own
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Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPICNHTSA has not published NCAP crash-test ratings for this model year yet.
Recalls (5)
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER18V329000 · 2018-05-16
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.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE16V138000 · 2016-03-07
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 e-Golf vehicles manufactured May 21, 2014, to March 1, 2016. Oversensitive diagnostics for the high-voltage battery management system may falsely detect an electrical surge resulting in the vehicle's electric drive motor shutting down unexpectedly.
Remedy: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will update the battery management software, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93B4.
- SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER16V955000 · 2016-12-29
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.
Remedy: Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES16V464000 · 2016-06-24
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 CC vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016, to February 3, 2016, Golf R and Tiguan vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 28, 2016, and e-Golf vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 11, 2016. Vibrations, such as those created by opening and closing a vehicle door, may cause the rear child door locks to disengage, allowing a child to open a rear door while inside the vehicle.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the child lock(s), free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 58C9.
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE22V543000 · 2022-07-27
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69DY and 61C1.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf?
The 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf is EPA-rated at 116 MPG combined (126 city / 105 highway).
Is the 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf reliable?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf costs roughly $2,356 per year to charge, or about $11,781 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf?
The 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf is classified as a compact car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC