# Used 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen prices

> The average asking price for a used 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen is $11,111, with 101,926 miles on average, across 93 cars for sale at U.S. dealers as of Nov 10, 2026.

Data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-sportwagen/2016) · [all Volkswagen Golf SportWagen model years](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-sportwagen.md)

- Average asking price: $11,111 (median $10,500)
- Average miles: 101,926
- For sale now: 93
- Average days listed: 96 (of 87 with a listing date)

## 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen prices by state

States with 5 or more cars for sale.

| State | Average asking | Average miles | For sale | Days listed |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| California | $11,091 | 100,909 | 11 | 51 |
| Washington | $10,997 | 109,981 | 9 | 227 |
| Connecticut | $11,819 | 99,198 | 6 | 167 |
| Illinois | $11,535 | 93,284 | 5 | 74 |
| Pennsylvania | $14,437 | 62,828 | 5 | 69 |

## Other Volkswagen Golf SportWagen years

| Year | Average asking | Miles | For sale |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [2019](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-sportwagen/2019.md) | $13,567 | 86,126 | 49 |
| [2018](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-sportwagen/2018.md) | $13,565 | 91,630 | 49 |
| [2017](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-sportwagen/2017.md) | $11,337 | 98,230 | 84 |
| **2016** | $11,111 | 101,926 | 93 |
| [2015](https://ottoquest.com/models/volkswagen-golf-sportwagen/2015.md) | $10,325 | 117,831 | 105 |

## Recalls · 3

NHTSA, this model year.

- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE (Feb 14, 2024): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018 Golf Sportwagen GP, 2018-2019 Golf Sportwagen A7, 2015-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2015-2020 Golf GTI, and 2015-2020 Golf A7 vehicles.  Due to a problem with a suction jet pump seal inside the fuel tank, fuel may flow into the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system and possibly leak out of the charcoal canister.
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE (Jul 27, 2022): 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.
- STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE (Jul 11, 2018): Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles.  The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in "Park."  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

## Used 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen prices: common questions

### What is a fair price for a used 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen?

Used 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagens for sale at U.S. dealers ask $11,111 on average (half ask less than $10,500), across 93 cars. The cars for sale have 101,926 miles on average: one with fewer miles is worth more, and one with more is worth less. To check one car's price against cars of its trim and mileage, enter its VIN in OttoQuest's free Deal Check.

### How long are used 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagens for sale?

The 87 for sale with a listing date have been listed 96 days on average. A car listed much longer than that, or one whose price has already been cut, usually leaves more room to negotiate.

### How does the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen compare with the 2015 and 2017?

The 2016 asks $11,111 on average with 101,926 miles; the 2015 asks $10,325 with 117,831 miles, and the 2017 asks $11,337 with 98,230 miles.

### Does the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen have recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns that cover the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen. Repairs are free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN with NHTSA before you buy to see whether its recalls were fixed.

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Used and certified cars for sale at U.S. dealers, each car counted once. Days listed are the dealer's own days on market where they publish it. Price moves compare the same cars at both ends of the window.

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