2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI consumer reviews

The engineering and design are outstanding . The driving experience is very special for this price range. It’s real fun to drive. It’s an icon. Let down by quality issues unknown to Japanese vehicles and ridiculous service and repair costs. I love the car but dread any encounter with the dealer in North Tampa.. I think their service charges are equal to BMW and Mercedes.

this car is amazing for the price point its currently sitting at, coilovers and new tires and you can hit corners at 80mph. pretty decent gas milage too

This car has been a dream of mine ever since i sat in the mk7. The only problems i have against all mk7 golf's are. 1. If the have an automatic tranny in them, they dont perform as well as a manual. 2. They are kinda lose around tight turns and if you have the lane assist package you will be fighting the wheel to keep the line. Other than those 2 slight issues, i find this car a fun, efficient, reliable, and overall great vehichle to buy. But like me, get a manual transmission... best car to learn and the only way to have em built.

fast and reliable. very well designed interior. I never had any issues with it. Good fuel economy. Love option with adaptive cruise control. Good for all season

I've owned a 2 door 2016 GTI for over 2 years, and it's been my most favorite car so far. It fit me well (I'm 6'3") and you definitely feel that solid German quality every time you're inside. With how light and powerful this Golf is, it definitely felt like a little sports car. At the same time, it got between 26-34MPG which is impressive! The hatchback style let me use my car as a mini SUV many times, from loading the trunk full of soil bags, or 2x4s, or camping gear, this car has way more utility than one would expect. I'd say if you can't afford to own a sports car, an SUV, and an economical daily commuter, this is the car for you, as it does all of those things in one package thus eliminating the need for 3 different car payments! As with all Germans cars, my advice is to preferably buy one with existing warranty, but these Golfs are getting so cheap now that it's not a huge risk if you don't. They are also easy to work on, so if you're handy you can do a lot of maintenance / repairs on your own.

If you want the most bang for your buck-search no further than the golf family. It is the number one sold car in the world. The 2.0 turbo engine won many awards for engine of the year in the 4cyl category. (4 in a row to be exact) The fit and finish of the interior is on par with any top-of-the-line German car. Even the leather seems higher quality than any other car I’ve sat in. I bought the 2016 Volkswagen GTI autobahn edition. 2018 and newer come with the auto collision sensors which prevent front and accidents and have a warning indicators for the sides. If you can afford to get a car that has that definitely do it it’s worth it’s weight in gold. As it also reduces your insurance cost. My friends that have test drove my car cannot believe how quick it is for 220 hp. And they even note that my brakes are way bigger than their cars that are heavier/bigger than mine. The DSG transmission is a definite work of art. There’s no way to describe how perfect it works. I’ve driven manuals my entire life. The DSG peaked my interest. When it was introduced about a decade ago it was the first time in history that an automatic was faster than a professional racecar driver. And now I know why. My mechanic told me to buy a Honda Civic as they are very easy and cheap to do maintenance on. So I went and sat in a couple and they felt like pieces of xxxx compared to the Gti. The only downside is my car has been described as an egg. But I like the timeless styling. I had a 2000 GTI which one I bought everyone said it was ugly but here we are 19 years later and it still turns heads I guess I was ahead of my time. Just like the 2019 Gti.

Love the car. Handles amazing, drives amazing, looks amazing. Couldn't say enough good about it. Very reliable. Never any problems with it. Highly recommend them to anyone.

If you are an average Joe who buys a car every few years, this car is not for you. Resale/tradein value is completely worthless. I have had my GTI for over 3 years. I am absolutely in love with it. No problems, besides a few tire issues. Also it is quite expensive to service a VW. This lil car has some of the best reviews ever, but cannot hold it's value. If you are keeping this car for LIFE, buy it. If you want to move onto something new within 3 to 5 years, do not touch this car. I am now stuck with it. Good thing I like it. But, would prefer to check out the new model or another sports car.

Went from an Audi A3 to an Autobahn Golf GTI, and I have to say I absolutely love it and would buy again without question. It's safe, easy to drive, great visibility...would make an excellent car for a newer driver because it's so easy to handle, yet performs when you want it to.

Ok, this is my fifth VW Golf and my third GTi that I've owned so far, so I might be a bit biased. But going back to the same car should tell you something about the brand and the model. The Golf GTi is an icon and rightly so. Enough power for petrol heads, comfort and functionality for every day use and distinctive looks to keep heads turning (yes, even after 5 years in the current Mk7/7.5 drapery). If you want a good all-rounder and don't want to break the bank, consider the Golf GTi. You might just end up buying another one, and another one, and another one, just like me.