GenerationA7 (Type 5G/BA) TransmissionManual, 6-speed Displacement1,598 ccEngine ConfigurationInline SynchronizationTiming Belt Engine MountTransversally Type of Combustion EnginePiston Fuel SystemElectronic (Direct) Fuel Injection Engine CoolingLiquid Cooling Service Intervals
- Timing Interval
- 210,000 km (130,488 mi)
- Air Filter
- 90,000 km / 6 years
- Fuel Filter
- 90,000 km (55,923 mi)
- Brake Fluid
- 2 years
- Oil Change & Engine Filter
- 15,000 km / 1 years
- Interior Filter
- 60,000 km / 2 years
Rear Brakes
- Diameter
- 272 - 310 mm (10.7 - 12.2 in)
- Cooling
- Solid
Multi-link
- Catalyst
- Particle Filter
- Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Fuel Consumption NEDC
- City
- 5.5 litres / 100 km
- Highway
- 4 litres / 100 km
- Combined
- 4.5 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
- CO₂, Combined
- 119 - 121 g/km
Overhang, Rear763 mm (30.0 in) Ground Clearance142 mm (5.6 in) Rear DoorsConventionalPlatform
- Volkswagen Group
- MQB Platform
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Climate Control
- Air Condition
- Yes
- Micro Filter
- Yes
- Pollen Filter
- Yes
- Outside Temperature Indicator
- Yes
Climate Control › Air Condition
- Refrigerant, Capacity
- 460 g
Connectivity
- App-Connect
- Optional
- Bluetooth
- Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
- CD
- Optional
- DVD
- Optional
- Memory Card Reader
- Optional
- Hard Drive
- 64 GB
- MP3
- Optional
- WMA
- Optional
Connectivity › Media Format › Memory Card Reader
Connectivity › Media Inputs
Connectivity › Media Inputs › AUX
Connectivity › Media Inputs › USB
- Front
- Optional
- USB-A
- Optional
Connectivity › App-Connect
- Android Auto
- Optional
- Apple CarPlay
- Optional
- MirrorLink
- Optional
Connectivity › Bluetooth
- Phone
- Optional
- Audio
- Optional
Displays
- Center Display
- 6.5"
- Center Display Controls
- Touchscreen
Speakers
- Total Number of Speakers
- 8 pcs
Rear-view Mirror
- Adjustments
- Mechanical
- Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
- Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
- Glove Compartment
- Cooled
- Light
- Lockable (Manual)
- Armrest Hatch
- Front
- Back Pocket
- Optional
- Sunglass Compartment
- Yes
- Coin Holder
- Yes
- Card Holder
- Yes
- Under Seats
- Optional
- Door
- Driver Side
- Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Rear
Lights
- Read Light
- Front
- Guide Light
- Entry Guard
- Ambient Light
- Optional
Lights › Guide Light
- Footwell
- Optional
- Side Mirrors
- Optional
- Door Handles
- Optional
Other Equipment
- Make-up Mirror
- Driver Side
- Passenger Side
- Clock
- Yes
- 12V Outlet
- Front
- 230V Outlet
- Optional
- Carpets
- Optional
- Ashtray
- Optional
- Cigarette Lighter
- Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Other Equipment › Clock
- Digital
- Center Display
- Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › 12V Outlet
Other Equipment › 230V Outlet
Other Equipment › Carpets
- Front
- Optional
- Rear
- Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Optional
Cruise Control
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Optional
Voice Control
- Climate Control
- Optional
- Media
- Optional
- Navigation
- Optional
- Phone
- Optional
Passenger
Steering Wheel, Lower Left80 kg (176 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front1,050 kg (2,315 lb) Permitted Axle Load, rear930 kg (2,050 lb) Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver sideAspheric Windscreen Wipers
- Heated Washer Nozzles
- Optional
- Intermittent Control
- Yes
- Rear Wiper
- Yes
- Rear Washer System
- Yes
- Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
- Slim Push Button
Windows
- Window Lifts, Front
- Powered
- Heated Windows
- Rear
- Heat-Insulating Windows
- Front
- First Row
- Second Row
- Rear
- Tinted Windows
- Optional
- Safety Glass
- Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Windows › Tinted Windows
- Second Row
- Optional
- Rear Window
- Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
- Front
- Laminated
- Side
- Tempered
Other Equipment
- Sunroof
- Optional
- Normal Roof
- Yes
- Antenna
- Yes
- Mud Flaps
- Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
- Front
- Optional
- Rear
- Optional
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Rear
YesHatch Opening TypeFrom Roof Rear Trunk
- Volume
- 343 litres
- Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
- 1,233 litres
- Depth
- 839 mm (33.0 in)
- Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
- 1,558 mm (61.3 in)
- Width
- 1,272 mm (50.1 in)
- Width, Between Wheel Arches
- 1,003 mm (39.5 in)
- Opening Width
- 1,023 mm (40.3 in)
- Height
Automatic Open
- Button on Trunk Door
- Optional
- From Inside Car
- Optional
Front Seats
- Power Seat, Driver
- Optional
- Power Seat, Passenger
- Optional
- Heated Seats
- Optional
- Armrest
- Middle
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Front Seats › Heated Seats › Cushion
Second Seat Row
- Collapsible
- Manual
- Number of Seats
- 3
- Type of Seat
- Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
- Backrest Release
- On Top of Backrest
- Split Fold Ratio
- 60/40
Second Seat Row › Headrests
- Outer Seats
- Height Adjustment
- Centre Seat
- Yes
Passenger
Height Adjustable Retractor
Type of Belt
- Three-Point-Belt
- Front Seats
- Outer Rear Seats
35.92
Adult Occupant
- Frontal Offset
- 15.92
- Side Impact
- 16
- Pole
- 2
- Whiplash Protection (Assessment)
- Good
Pedestrian
- Protection (Assessment)
- Acceptable
IIHS
- Test Year
- 2015
- Small Overlap Front: Driver Side
- Good
- Small Overlap Front: Passenger Side
- Acceptable
- Moderate Overlap Front
- Good
- Side
- Good
- Roof Strength
- Good
- Head Restraints & Seats
- Good
- Front Crash Prevention: Vehicle-to-vehicle
- Superior
- Headlight
Reversing Light- BAY9s (H21W)
- W2.1×9.5d (W16W)
Turn Indicators, Front- BAY9s (H21W)
- WX3×16d (WY21W)
Turn Indicators, RearWX3×16d (WY21W) Glove CompartmentW2.1×9.5d (W3W) Read LightW2.1×9.5d (W5W) License Plate LightW2.1×9.5d (W5W) 
HatchbackPowertrain1.6 TDI DPF BMT 4Motion Manual Drivetrain
AWD Fuel
Diesel Transmission
Manual, 6-speed 900 mm (35.4 in)
Height, to Trunk Cover587 mm (23.1 in) Trunk Door Opening Height2,006 mm (79.0 in) Sill Height665 mm (26.2 in) Poor
Latch Ease of UseAcceptable 
