2016 Volkswagen e-Golf MPG and Fuel Economy
On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf.
The 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf has a 85 kW AC PMSM electric motor which is charged via 7.2 kW charger3.6 kW charger.
All MPG estimates are "MPG equivalent". This is a conversion of electric energy consumption to a gasoline equivalent.
Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf is, we have the information you need.
🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf Get?
First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf gets up to 126 miles per gallon in the city, and 105 miles per gallon on the highway.
The combined average MPG for the 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf is 116 miles per gallon.
💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf?
The estimated fuel costs for the 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf is $550 per year.
That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
If you were to compare a 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $8,750 on fuel.
Overview
The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf.
| City MPG | 126 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 105 |
| Combined MPG | 116 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Save $8,750 |
| Fuel Cost | $550 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Electricity |
| Electric Motor | 85 kW AC PMSM |
| ATV Type | EV |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1) |
| Vehicle Class | Compact Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Related Volkswagen Models from 2016
If you're interested in other Volkswagen models from 2016, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.
| Model | Combined MPG |
|---|---|
| Beetle | 28 |
| Beetle | 28 |
| Beetle | 26 |
| Beetle | 26 |
| Beetle Convertible | 28 |
| Beetle Convertible | 26 |
| Beetle Convertible | 26 |
| Beetle Dune | 27 |
| Beetle Dune Convertible | 27 |
| CC | 25 |
| CC | 25 |
| CC 4motion | 20 |
| Eos | 25 |
| Golf | 29 |
| Golf | 29 |
| Golf R | 25 |
| Golf R | 25 |
| Golf SportWagen | 29 |
| Golf SportWagen | 28 |
| GTI | 28 |
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"2016 Volkswagen e-Golf MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/e-golf/2016.
"2016 Volkswagen e-Golf MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/volkswagen/e-golf/2016. Accessed January 3, 2026.
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