Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
24 mpg City/32 mpg Hwy
Engine
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4, 1.8 L
EPA Class
Subcompact Cars
Style Name
2dr Auto 1.8T
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
4
Passenger Doors
2
Body Style
Convertible
Transmission
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Subcompact Cars
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3225
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³)
81.4
Second Leg Room (in)
31.4
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.3
Front Head Room (in)
39.3
Second Shoulder Room (in)
43.1
Passenger Capacity
4
Second Head Room (in)
37.6
Front Leg Room (in)
41.3
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall (in)
168.4
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.6
Track Width, Front (in)
62.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.2
Wheelbase (in)
100
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.2
Height, Overall (in)
58
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
7.1
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
14.5
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
32
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
27
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
170 @ 4800
Displacement
1.8 L/110
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
184 @ 1500
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection
Transmission
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.50
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.18
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85
Trans Type
6
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.56
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.87
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.46
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.14
Brakes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.3
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.7
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.4
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
P215/55HR17
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Front Tire Size
P215/55HR17
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Safety Features
Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver
Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger
Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off)
No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front
Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear
No
Brakes-ABS
Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
No
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
Yes
Fog Lamps
No
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
Yes
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Side Impact Beams
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
VW Car-Net Emergency Sos
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Driver And Passenger Side Airbag Head Extension
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Pretensioners
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Side Impact Beams
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
VW Car-Net Emergency Sos
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Driver And Passenger Side Airbag Head Extension
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Pretensioners
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
36,000
Basic Years
3
Corrosion Miles/km
Unlimited
Corrosion Years
12
Drivetrain Miles/km
60,000
Drivetrain Years
5
Maintenance Miles/km
10,000
Maintenance Years
1
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
36,000
Roadside Assistance Years
3
Other Specs
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
330
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