2016 Volkswagen Golf Roof Rack Fits: New & Legacy

Every roof rack system that fits the 2016 Volkswagen Golf, from Rhino-Rack, Thule and Yakima, plus older racks that still fit. This Golf comes with raised rails, bare roof or factory crossbars depending on trim, so start by matching your roof below.

  • Roof types: Raised rails, Bare roof, Factory crossbars
  • Rack systems listed: 19 across 3 brands
  • Crossbar lengths: 30" to 53" depending on system
  • Max rack load: up to 220 lb (always stay under your vehicle's roof limit)
  • Legacy fits: 2 current kits replace older kit numbers

2016 Golf with raised rails

BrandSystemFit kitMax load (lb)Shop
Rhino-RackSportz RX — RX100 (RX100 Leg (x4))None (complete: JC-06937)220Rhino Rack RX100 Raised Rail Leg Kit
Replacement Single Rhino Rack RX100 Raised Rail…
Rhino-RackSportz RX — RX100 (RX100 Leg (x4))None (complete: JC-05687)220Rhino Rack RX100 Raised Rail Leg Kit
Replacement Single Rhino Rack RX100 Raised Rail…
Rhino-RackVortex RX — RX100 (RX100 Leg (x4))None (complete: JC-01567)220Rhino Rack RX100 Raised Rail Leg Kit
Replacement Single Rhino Rack RX100 Raised Rail…
Rhino-RackVortex StealthBarNone (complete: JA7975)176Ask us
ThuleThule Edge Raised RailNone (universal)165Thule Raised Rail Edge (out of stock)
Set of 4 Thule AeroBlade Edge Raised… (out of stock)
Strap 4 pcs (out of stock)
ThuleThule Evo Raised RailNone (universal)220Thule Evo Raised Rail Footpack
Torque Key 4Nm
Thule WingBar Evo 118 (out of stock)
ThuleThule oversize rail footNone (universal)165Thule WingBar Evo 118 (out of stock)
YakimaYakima TimberLineNone (universal)Yakima TimberLine Towers
Pacific Rack PRO Aero 52″ Load Bar…
YakimaYakima TimberLine FXNone (universal)Ask us

2016 Golf with bare roof

BrandSystemFit kitMax load (lb)Shop
Rhino-RackSportz 2500 — RLKVA (2500 Leg (x4))DK390 (complete: JC-07075)165Ask us
Rhino-RackSportz 2500 — RLKVA (2500 Leg (x4))DK390 (complete: JC-05825)165Ask us
ThuleThule Edge ClampKit 145010132Thule Rapid Traverse foot for vehicles 4 (out of stock)
ThuleThule Evo ClampKit 145009132Thule Covers w/Locks & Keys for EVO…
Thule WingBar Evo 135 (out of stock)
Thule SquareBar Evo 135 (out of stock)
ThuleThule Evo ClampKit 145010132Thule Covers w/Locks & Keys for EVO…
Thule WingBar Evo 135 (out of stock)
Thule SquareBar Evo 135 (out of stock)
YakimaYakima BaseLineVehicle-specific clip (ask us)Yakima BaseLine Towers
YakimaYakima BaseLine FXVehicle-specific clip (ask us)Ask us

2016 Golf with factory crossbars

BrandSystemFit kitMax load (lb)Shop
ThuleThule Edge Raised RailNone (universal)165Thule Raised Rail Edge (out of stock)
Set of 4 Thule AeroBlade Edge Raised… (out of stock)
Strap 4 pcs (out of stock)
ThuleThule Evo Raised RailNone (universal)220Thule Evo Raised Rail Footpack
Torque Key 4Nm
Thule WingBar Evo 118 (out of stock)
ThuleThule oversize rail footNone (universal)165Thule WingBar Evo 118 (out of stock)

Already own a rack? Reuse it

Older kits that fit this Golf. If you already have one, you may only need bars or feet:

  • Kit 1710 (older) is the same fit as current Kit 145010 for the bare roof Golf. Use it with Thule 480 Traverse or 480R Rapid Traverse feet.
  • Kit 1323 (older) is the same fit as current Kit 145009 for the bare roof Golf. Use it with Thule 480 Traverse or 480R Rapid Traverse feet.

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Fit info is compiled from Thule, Yakima and Rhino-Rack data. Always confirm against the manufacturer's install instructions and your vehicle's roof load limit.