Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
30 mpg City/40 mpg Hwy
Engine
Turbocharged Diesel I4, 2.0L
EPA Class
Mid-Size
Style Name
4dr Sdn 2.0L DSG TDI SE w/Sunroof
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
4dr Car
Transmission
6-speed DSG automatic transmission
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Mid-Size
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3397
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room (in)
38.3
Second Leg Room (in)
39.1
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Front Leg Room (in)
42.4
Second Shoulder Room (in)
57.0
Passenger Volume (ft³)
102.0
Second Head Room (in)
37.8
Front Shoulder Room (in)
56.9
Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.2
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Wheelbase (in)
110.4
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.0
Height, Overall (in)
58.5
Length, Overall (in)
191.6
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.4
Track Width, Front (in)
62.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
15.9
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.5
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
40
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
34
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
30
Performance Specs
Engine
Displacement
2.0L/120
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
236 @ 1500-2500
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Engine Type
Turbocharged Diesel I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
140 @ 4000
Transmission
Trans Type
6
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.30
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.46
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.76
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/Manual Shift
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.90
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.12, 3.04
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.05
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.99
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.91
Brakes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Brake Type
Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.7 x 0.4
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.3 x 1.0
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.0
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.4
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
NA
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
- TBD -
Front Tire Size
P215/55HR17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
P215/55HR17
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
- TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Material
- TBD -
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA
Suspension Type - Rear
4-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA
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
No
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
No
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Daytime running lights
Dual front airbags
Dual front side-impact airbags
Front/rear side curtain airbags
Child safety rear door locks
Emergency trunk release
3-point safety belts for all seating positions -inc:...
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Daytime running lights
Dual front airbags
Dual front side-impact airbags
Front/rear side curtain airbags
Child safety rear door locks
Emergency trunk release
3-point safety belts for all seating positions -inc:...
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
36,000
Maintenance Note
Carefree Maintenance Program
Maintenance Years
3
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
36,000
Roadside Assistance Years
3
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
9.2
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
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