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Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
24 mpg City/32 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas Turbocharged I4, 2.0L
EPA Class
Compact
Style Name
2dr HB DSG
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
2
Body Style
2dr Car
Transmission
6-speed DSG transmission w/Tiptronic & sport mode, launch control
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3151
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in)
53.1
Passenger Volume (ft³)
93.5
Second Head Room (in)
38.5
Front Shoulder Room (in)
54.6
Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Front Head Room (in)
39.3
Second Leg Room (in)
35.5
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Front Leg Room (in)
41.2
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall (in)
165.8
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.0
Track Width, Front (in)
60.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
70.0
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Wheelbase (in)
101.5
Track Width, Rear (in)
59.7
Height, Overall (in)
57.8
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)
46.0
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)
15.1
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
Gas Turbocharged I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
200 @ 5100-6000
Displacement
2.0L/121
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
207 @ 1800-5000
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.08
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.06/3.14
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.15
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.99
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.09
Trans Type
6
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.46
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.46
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.92
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/manual shift
Brakes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.28 x 0.98
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Brake Type
Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.26 x 0.47
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.6
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.01
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.8
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
225/45HR17
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Front Tire Size
225/45HR17
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
- TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
4-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
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
Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear
Yes
Brakes-ABS
Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
No
Fog Lamps
Yes
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
Yes
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Engine braking assist (EBA)
Electronic brake-pressure distribution (EBD)
Electronic stabilization program (ESP) w/anti-slip regulation...
Hydraulic brake assist (HBA)
Intelligent crash response system (ICRS)
Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams
Crash optimized front end
Daytime running lights
Dual front airbags
Front side-thorax airbags
Front/rear side curtain airbags
Buckle switch
Emergency trunk release
Height adjustable front 3-point safety belts w/pretensioners,...
LATCH child restraint system
Child safety rear door locks
Tire pressure monitoring system
Collapsible steering column
Dual tone horns
Engine braking assist (EBA)
Electronic brake-pressure distribution (EBD)
Electronic stabilization program (ESP) w/anti-slip regulation...
Hydraulic brake assist (HBA)
Intelligent crash response system (ICRS)
Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams
Crash optimized front end
Daytime running lights
Dual front airbags
Front side-thorax airbags
Front/rear side curtain airbags
Buckle switch
Emergency trunk release
Height adjustable front 3-point safety belts w/pretensioners,...
LATCH child restraint system
Child safety rear door locks
Tire pressure monitoring system
Collapsible steering column
Dual tone horns
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
36,000
Basic Note
3 Years/36,000 Miles Carefee Maintenance Program
Basic Years
3
Corrosion Miles/km
Unlimited
Corrosion Years
12
Drivetrain Miles/km
60,000
Drivetrain Years
5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
36,000
Roadside Assistance Years
3
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
8.4
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
120
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
480
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
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