Hatchback body styles make great vehicles. They add extra cargo space and the convenient hatchback style makes loading and unloading the cargo area easy. The 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen is a great choice for customers seeking the extra convenience and cargo volume. The 2016 model year is longer than the outgoing model which makes the SportWagen available with more cargo space than ever before. Check out our comparison of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen vs 2016 Subaru Outback and see for yourself how the SportWagen is a practical and versatile hatchback that deserves to be given a chance.
The 2016 VW Golf SportWagen is powered by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine that produces 170 horsepower. Starting at the base S model, the Golf SportWagen is equipped with features that many reserve for higher trims. Customers will enjoy standard features such as heated mirrors, black roof rails, a rearview camera, a cooled glovebox, a 6.5-inch touchscreen and more. Not available on the 2016 Subaru Outback the 2016 Golf SportWagen also has available Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink for easy smartphone integration and connectivity.
2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen | VS | 2016 Subaru Outback |
25/35 | Fuel Economy | 25/32 |
1.8-Liter TSI Turbo | Engine | 2.5-Liter DOHC |
App-Connect with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink | Smartphone Connectivity | STARLINK |
$21,580 | MSRP | $24,995 |
Customers interested in safety will find that the 2016 Golf SportWagen has many available driver assistance technologies such as post-collision braking system, forward collision warning and mitigation system, rear cross-traffic alert, a lane-departure warning system and a blind-spot monitor system. The standard VW Car-Net emergency telematics system includes automatic crash notification, an SOS button for roadside assistance, remote vehicle access, stolen vehicle location and geo-fencing which allows parents to set electronic limits for young drivers.
Interested in the 2016 VW Golf SportWagen? Contact us at Hall Volkswagen in Brookfield, WI and schedule a test drive or get more information on the VW hatchback. Skip the wait and schedule your test drive online right through our website. We are located in Brookfield which is just a quick 20 minute drive from Milwaukee.