TransmissionAutomatic (Dual-clutch), 7-speed Displacement2,480 cc10W-60
Engine Configuration
- Bore
- 82.5 mm (3.2 in)
- Stroke
- 92.8 mm (3.7 in)
- Compression Ratio
- 10 :1
- Engine Configuration
- Inline
- Turbocharger
- Yes
- Synchronization
- Timing Chain
- Engine Placement
- Front
- Engine Mount
- Transversally
- Type of Combustion Engine
Service Intervals
- Brake Fluid
- 2 years
- Interior Filter
- 30,000 km (18,641 mi)
Fuel SystemElectronic Fuel Injection (10.0 - 11.1 in)
13.1 litres / 100 kmHighway6.8 litres / 100 km Combined9.1 litres / 100 km 10.7 mGround Clearance140 - 165 mm (5.5 - 6.5 in) Front DoorsConventionalPlatform
- Volkswagen Group
- A Platform (PQ35)
Connectivity › Media Format
Connectivity › Media Inputs
Rear-view Mirror
- Adjustments
- Mechanical
- Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
- Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
- Glove Compartment
- Light
- Armrest Hatch
- Optional
- Door
- Driver Side
- Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Other Equipment
- Make-up Mirror
- Driver Side
- Passenger Side
- Clock
- Digital
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Other Equipment › Carpets
Yes
Height Adjustable Retractor
Type of Belt
- Three-Point-Belt
- Front Seats
- Outer Rear Seats
- Centre Rear Seat
Centre
Engine Compartment, Inner WingRight Left Side Casing of WindowYes - On-board Diagnostic, Port Location
- Steering Wheel, Lower Left
Windscreen Wipers
- Heated Washer Nozzles
- Optional
- Rear Wiper
- Yes
- Rear Washer System
- Yes
- Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
- Pinch Tab
Windows
- Window Lifts, Front
- Powered
- Window Lifts, Rear
- Powered
- Heated Windows
- Rear
- Heat-Insulating Windows
- Front
- First Row
- Second Row
- Rear
- Tinted Windows
- Optional
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Windows › Tinted Windows
- Second Row
- Optional
- Rear Window
- Optional
Other Equipment
- Sunroof
- Optional
- Normal Roof
- Yes
- Antenna
- Glass-integrated
- Mud Flaps
- Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
- Adaptive Headlights
- Optional
- Come Home/Leaving Lights
- Optional
- Headlight Range Adjustment
- Automatic
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed1,544 mm (60.8 in) Opening Width907 mm (35.7 in) Opening Width (at roof)873 mm (34.4 in) Sill Height664 mm (26.1 in) YesFront Seats
- Heated Seats
- Optional
- Type of Seat
- Sport Seats
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Second Seat Row
- Collapsible
- Manual
- Number of Seats
- 3
- Type of Seat
- Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Second Seat Row › Headrests
- Outer Seats
- Height Adjustment
- Centre Seat
- Manual
Whiplash Protection (Assessment)Not Assessed Pedestrian
- Protection (Assessment)
- Poor
IIHS
- Test Year
- 2006
- Award
- Top Safety Pick
- Moderate Overlap Front
- Good
- Side
- Good
- Roof Strength
- Good
- Head Restraints & Seats
- Good
Turn Indicators, RearBAU15s (PY21W) Glove CompartmentW2.1×9.5d (W5W) Entry LightW2.1×9.5d (W5W) License Plate LightSV8.5 (C5W) 
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AWD Fuel
Gasoline Transmission
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