Compare 2015 Volkswagen Golf specifications by trim levels
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Golf is a 5-seat Hatchback from Volkswagen, which first hit the market back in 1999.
With the price tag ranging from $17,995 to $27,995, the Volkswagen Golf faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Cobalt, Dodge Dart.
The Volkswagen Golf has a maximum towing capacity of 2500 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.
The maximum width and height is 70.80mm x 167.50mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2015 Volkswagen Golf
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Fuel Tank: 13.2 gal
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Wheelbase: 103.8 in
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0-60 mph: 7.8 sec
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Engine: 1.8L I-4
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Towing capacity: 2500 lbs
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Curb: 2901 lbs
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Tires: P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS
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Cargo: 22.8 cu.ft
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Passenger capacity: 5
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Dimensions(LxWxH): 167.5 x 70.5 x 57.2
2015 Volkswagen Golf Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The Volkswagen Golf is offered in 8 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades
Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Volkswagen Golf safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.
Compare the Volkswagen Golf specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.
Specs
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Main Info
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Body Style Hatchback
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Doors 2
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Engine
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Engine 1.8L I-4,2.0L I-4 DOHC
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Horsepower 150 hp @ 4000 –
170 hp @ 6200 -
Torque 184 lb-ft. –
236 lb-ft. -
Charge system intercooled turbo
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Transmission 5-spd man w/OD
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0-60mph / 0-100kmh 7.8 - 9 sec
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1/4 mile time 16.4 - 16.9 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 167.5 in
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Width 70.5 in
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Height 57.2 in
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Wheelbase 103.8 in
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Curb Weight 2901 lbs
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GVWR 4123 lbs
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Towing capacity 2500 lbs
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Turning radius 17.9 ft
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CAPACITY
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Seats 5
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Passenger volume 93
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 13.2 gal
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WARRANTY
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Powertrain Warranty 60 months/60,000 miles mths/miles
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Specifications 
Launch Edition 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TSI S 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TSI S 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TSI SE 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Exterior length | |||
| 167.5 " in | 167.5 " in | 167.5 " in | 167.5 " in |
| Exterior body width | |||
| 70.5 " in | 70.5 " in | 70.8 " in | 70.8 " in |
| Exterior height | |||
| 57.2 " in | 57.2 " in | 57.2 " in | 57.2 " in |
| Horsepower | |||
| 170 @ 6,200 rpm | 170 @ 6,200 rpm | 170 @ 6,200 rpm | 170 @ 6,200 rpm |
| Torque | |||
| 184 @ 1,500 rpm | 184 @ 1,500 rpm | 184 @ 1,500 rpm | 184 @ 1,500 rpm |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
| 8.0 seconds | 8.0 seconds | 9.0 seconds | 9.0 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time | |||
| 16.3 seconds | 16.3 seconds | 16.6 seconds | 16.6 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed | |||
| 83 mph | 83 mph | 81 mph | 81 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
| .8 | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom speed | |||
| 59 mph | 59 mph | 59 mph | 59 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | |||
| 3.25/3.31 " | 3.25/3.31 " | 3.25/3.31 " | 3.25/3.31 " |
| Curb weight | |||
| 2,901 lbs. | 2,901 lbs. | 3,023 lbs. | 3,023 lbs. |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
| 4,123 lbs. | 4,123 lbs. | 4,167 lbs. | 4,167 lbs. |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 103.8 " in | 103.8 " in | 103.8 " in | 103.8 " in |
| Front track | |||
| 61.0 " | 61.0 " | 61.0 " | 61.0 " |
| Rear track | |||
| 59.8 " | 59.8 " | 59.8 " | 59.8 " |
| Turning radius | |||
| 17.9 '' | 17.9 '' | 17.9 '' | 17.9 '' |
| Front legroom | |||
| 41.2 " in | 41.2 " in | 41.2 " in | 41.2 " in |
| Rear legroom | |||
| 35.6 " in | 35.6 " in | 35.6 " in | 35.6 " in |
| Front headroom | |||
| 38.4 " in | 38.4 " in | 38.4 " in | 38.4 " in |
| Rear headroom | |||
| 38.1 " in | 38.1 " in | 38.1 " in | 38.1 " in |
| Front shoulder room | |||
| 55.9 " in | 55.9 " in | 55.9 " in | 55.9 " in |
| Rear shoulder room | |||
| 53.9 " in | 53.9 " in | 53.9 " in | 53.9 " in |
| Luggage volume | |||
| 22.8 cu.ft. | 22.8 cu.ft. | 22.8 cu.ft. | 22.8 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) | |||
| 52.7 cu.ft. | 52.7 cu.ft. | 52.7 cu.ft. | 52.7 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume | |||
| 93 cu.ft. | 93 cu.ft. | 93 cu.ft. | 93 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank | |||
| 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Payload | |||
| 1,083 lbs. | 1,083 lbs. | 1,005 lbs. | 1,005 lbs. |
| Drag coefficient | |||
| .29 | .29 | .29 | .29 |
TSI SEL 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI S 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI SE 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI SEL 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Exterior length | |||
| 167.5 " in | 167.5 " in | 167.5 " in | 167.5 " in |
| Exterior body width | |||
| 70.8 " in | 70.8 " in | 70.8 " in | 70.8 " in |
| Exterior height | |||
| 57.2 " in | 57.2 " in | 57.2 " in | 57.2 " in |
| Horsepower | |||
| 170 @ 6,200 rpm | 150 @ 4,000 rpm | 150 @ 4,000 rpm | 150 @ 4,000 rpm |
| Torque | |||
| 184 @ 1,500 rpm | 236 @ 1,750 rpm | 236 @ 1,750 rpm | 236 @ 1,750 rpm |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
| 9.0 seconds | 9.1 seconds | 9.1 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time | |||
| 16.6 seconds | 16.8 seconds | 16.8 seconds | 16.8 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed | |||
| 81 mph | 81 mph | 81 mph | 81 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
| .8 | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom speed | |||
| 59 mph | 60 mph | 60 mph | 60 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | |||
| 3.25/3.31 " | 3.19/3.76 " | 3.19/3.76 " | 3.19/3.76 " |
| Curb weight | |||
| 3,023 lbs. | 3,080 lbs. | 3,080 lbs. | 3,080 lbs. |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
| 4,167 lbs. | 4,211 lbs. | 4,211 lbs. | 4,211 lbs. |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 103.8 " in | 103.8 " in | 103.8 " in | 103.8 " in |
| Front track | |||
| 61.0 " | 61.0 " | 61.0 " | 61.0 " |
| Rear track | |||
| 59.8 " | 59.8 " | 59.8 " | 59.8 " |
| Turning radius | |||
| 17.9 '' | 17.9 '' | 17.9 '' | 17.9 '' |
| Front legroom | |||
| 41.2 " in | 41.2 " in | 41.2 " in | 41.2 " in |
| Rear legroom | |||
| 35.6 " in | 35.6 " in | 35.6 " in | 35.6 " in |
| Front headroom | |||
| 38.4 " in | 38.4 " in | 38.4 " in | 38.4 " in |
| Rear headroom | |||
| 38.1 " in | 38.1 " in | 38.1 " in | 38.1 " in |
| Front shoulder room | |||
| 55.9 " in | 55.9 " in | 55.9 " in | 55.9 " in |
| Rear shoulder room | |||
| 53.9 " in | 53.9 " in | 53.9 " in | 53.9 " in |
| Luggage volume | |||
| 22.8 cu.ft. | 22.8 cu.ft. | 22.8 cu.ft. | 22.8 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) | |||
| 52.7 cu.ft. | 52.7 cu.ft. | 52.7 cu.ft. | 52.7 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume | |||
| 93 cu.ft. | 93 cu.ft. | 93 cu.ft. | 93 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank | |||
| 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Payload | |||
| 1,005 lbs. | 1,012 lbs. | 1,012 lbs. | 1,012 lbs. |
| Drag coefficient | |||
| .29 | .29 | .29 | .29 |
Interior Features
Launch Edition 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TSI S 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TSI S 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TSI SE 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Air conditioning, front | |||
| Climatic manual | Climatic manual | Climatic manual | Climatic manual |
| Clock | |||
| in-dash | in-dash | in-dash | in-dash |
| Cupholders | |||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim | |||
| leather | leather | leather | leather |
| 12V DC power outlet | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Overhead console | |||
| mini with storage | mini with storage | mini with storage | mini with storage |
| Floor console | |||
| full | full | full | full |
| Floor mats | |||
| carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear |
| Front windows | |||
| power | power | power | power |
| Rear windows | |||
| fixed | fixed | power | power |
| 1-touch window up | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | front and rear | front and rear |
| 1-touch window down | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | front and rear | front and rear |
| Instrumentation | |||
| analog | analog | analog | analog |
| Lighting - dome light | |||
| fade | fade | fade | fade |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Rear view mirror | |||
| day-night | day-night | day-night | day-night |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Fuel door release | |||
| power | power | power | power |
| Seatback storage pockets | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Steering wheel material | |||
| urethane | leather | leather | leather |
| Lighting - map lights | |||
| front and rear | front and rear | – | – |
TSI SEL 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI S 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI SE 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI SEL 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Air conditioning, front | |||
| dual zone Climatronic automatic | Climatic manual | Climatic manual | dual zone Climatronic automatic |
| Clock | |||
| in-dash | in-dash | in-dash | in-dash |
| Cupholders | |||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim | |||
| leather | leather | leather | leather |
| 12V DC power outlet | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Overhead console | |||
| mini with storage | mini with storage | mini with storage | mini with storage |
| Floor console | |||
| full | full | full | full |
| Floor mats | |||
| carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear |
| Front windows | |||
| power | power | power | power |
| Rear windows | |||
| power | power | power | power |
| 1-touch window up | |||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| 1-touch window down | |||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Instrumentation | |||
| analog | analog | analog | analog |
| Lighting - map lights | |||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Lighting - dome light | |||
| fade | fade | fade | fade |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Rear view mirror | |||
| day-night | day-night | day-night | day-night |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Fuel door release | |||
| power | power | power | power |
| Seatback storage pockets | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Steering wheel material | |||
| leather | leather | leather | leather |
Exterior Features
Launch Edition 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TSI S 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TSI S 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TSI SE 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Antenna | |||
| integrated roof | integrated roof | integrated roof | integrated roof |
| Body material | |||
| fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel |
| Paint | |||
| clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim | |||
| black | black | black | black |
| Door count | |||
| 2 doors | 2 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Rear cargo door | |||
| liftgate | liftgate | liftgate | liftgate |
| Tinted windows | |||
| light | light | light | light |
| Rear window type | |||
| fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
| Mirrors | |||
| dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote |
| Front tires | |||
| P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | |||
| 15" steel | 15" silver aluminum | 15" silver aluminum | 17" silver aluminum |
| Spare tire and wheel | |||
| full-size steel | full-size steel | full-size steel | full-size steel |
| Windshield wipers - front | |||
| variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
| Rear window wipers | |||
| fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval |
| Sunroof | |||
| 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass | – | – |
| Fog/driving lights | |||
| front | – | – | – |
| Spoiler | |||
| lip | – | – | – |
TSI SEL 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI S 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI SE 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI SEL 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Antenna | |||
| integrated roof | integrated roof | integrated roof | integrated roof |
| Body material | |||
| fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel |
| Paint | |||
| clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim | |||
| chrome | black | black | chrome |
| Fog/driving lights | |||
| front | front | front | – |
| Door count | |||
| 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Rear cargo door | |||
| liftgate | liftgate | liftgate | liftgate |
| Tinted windows | |||
| light | light | light | light |
| Rear window type | |||
| fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
| Mirrors | |||
| dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote |
| Sunroof | |||
| 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass | – |
| Front tires | |||
| P225/40HR18.0 BSW AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS | P225/40HR18.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | |||
| 18" silver aluminum | 16" silver aluminum | 17" silver aluminum | 18" silver aluminum |
| Spare tire and wheel | |||
| full-size steel | full-size steel | full-size steel | full-size steel |
| Windshield wipers - front | |||
| variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
| Rear window wipers | |||
| fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval |
| Spoiler | |||
| lip | – | – | – |
Seats
Launch Edition 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TSI S 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TSI S 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TSI SE 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Front seat type | |||
| bucket | bucket | bucket | bucket |
| Standard seating | |||
| 5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers |
| Front driver seat direction controls | |||
| 6-way | 6-way | 2-way power | 2-way power |
| Front passenger seat direction controls | |||
| 6-way | 6-way | 2-way power | 2-way power |
| Lumbar support | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Front armrests | |||
| center | center | center | center |
| Front head restraints | |||
| adjustable | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable |
| Rear seats | |||
| 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench |
| Rear armrest | |||
| with pass-thru | with pass-thru | with pass-thru | with pass-thru |
| Rear head restraints | |||
| 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable |
| Seat trim | |||
| cloth | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette |
| Heated front seats | |||
| driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | – | – | – |
TSI SEL 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI S 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI SE 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI SEL 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Front seat type | |||
| sport | bucket | bucket | sport |
| Standard seating | |||
| 5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers |
| Front driver seat direction controls | |||
| 8-way power | 2-way power | 2-way power | 8-way power |
| Front passenger seat direction controls | |||
| 2-way power | 2-way power | 2-way power | 2-way power |
| Lumbar support | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Front armrests | |||
| center | center | center | center |
| Front head restraints | |||
| adjustable | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable |
| Heated front seats | |||
| driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | – |
| Rear seats | |||
| 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench |
| Rear armrest | |||
| with pass-thru | with pass-thru | with pass-thru | with pass-thru |
| Rear head restraints | |||
| 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable |
| Seat trim | |||
| leatherette | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette |
Entertainment System
Launch Edition 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TSI S 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TSI S 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TSI SE 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Radio | |||
| SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
| CD player | |||
| in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single |
| Speakers | |||
| 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 Fender |
| 1st row LCD screen | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
TSI SEL 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI S 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI SE 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI SEL 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Radio | |||
| SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
| CD player | |||
| in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single |
| Speakers | |||
| 9 Fender | 8 | 9 Fender | 9 Fender |
| Navigation system | |||
| yes with voice activation | yes with voice activation | – | – |
| 1st row LCD screen | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Safety and Security Features
Launch Edition 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TSI S 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TSI S 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TSI SE 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Airbags, frontal | |||
| driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact | |||
| seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain | |||
| Side Curtain Protection | Side Curtain Protection | Side Curtain Protection | Side Curtain Protection |
| Traction control | |||
| ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
| Height adjustable seatbelts | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Headlights | |||
| halogen | halogen | halogen | halogen |
| Remote keyless entry | |||
| keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) |
| Door locks | |||
| power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock |
| Ignition disable | |||
| Immobilizer III | Immobilizer III | Immobilizer III | Immobilizer III |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | |||
| Car-Net | Car-Net | Car-Net | Car-Net |
| Exterior light control | |||
| fully automatic | fully automatic | – | – |
TSI SEL 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI S 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI SE 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI SEL 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Airbags, frontal | |||
| driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact | |||
| seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain | |||
| Side Curtain Protection | Side Curtain Protection | Side Curtain Protection | Side Curtain Protection |
| Traction control | |||
| ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
| Height adjustable seatbelts | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Headlights | |||
| halogen | halogen | halogen | halogen |
| Exterior light control | |||
| fully automatic | fully automatic | fully automatic | – |
| Remote keyless entry | |||
| keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) |
| Door locks | |||
| power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock |
| Ignition disable | |||
| Immobilizer III | Immobilizer III | Immobilizer III | Immobilizer III |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | |||
| Car-Net | Car-Net | Car-Net | Car-Net |
Mechanical Features
Launch Edition 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TSI S 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TSI S 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TSI SE 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Engine | |||
| 1.8L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Engine - valvetrain | |||
| DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | |||
| 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | |||
| 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive type | |||
| front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel |
| Exhaust | |||
| stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Steering | |||
| rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Suspension tuning | |||
| regular | regular | regular | regular |
| Front suspension type | |||
| strut | strut | strut | strut |
| Front shocks | |||
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Front springs | |||
| coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Rear suspension type | |||
| multi-link | multi-link | multi-link | multi-link |
| Rear shocks | |||
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs | |||
| coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Transmission | |||
| 5-spd man w/OD | 5-spd man w/OD | 6-spd w/OD | 6-spd w/OD |
| Axle ratio | |||
| 3.39 | 3.39 | 3.87 | 3.87 |
| Turbocharger | |||
| intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo |
| Sequential shift control | |||
| Tiptronic | Tiptronic | Tiptronic | – |
TSI SEL 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI S 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI SE 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI SEL 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Engine | |||
| 1.8L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - valvetrain | |||
| DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | |||
| 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | |||
| 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive type | |||
| front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel |
| Exhaust | |||
| stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Steering | |||
| rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Suspension tuning | |||
| regular | regular | regular | regular |
| Front suspension type | |||
| strut | strut | strut | strut |
| Front shocks | |||
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Front springs | |||
| coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Rear suspension type | |||
| multi-link | multi-link | multi-link | multi-link |
| Rear shocks | |||
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs | |||
| coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Sequential shift control | |||
| Tiptronic | Tiptronic | Tiptronic | Tiptronic |
| Transmission | |||
| 6-spd w/OD | 6-spd man w/OD | 6-spd man w/OD | 6-spd man w/OD |
| Axle ratio | |||
| 3.87 | 3.45 | 3.45 | 3.45 |
| Turbocharger | |||
| intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo | intercooled turbo |
Other Specs
Launch Edition 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TSI S 2-Door 2dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TSI S 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TSI SE 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Maximum towing capacity | |||
| 2500 lbs. | 2500 lbs. | 2500 lbs. | 2500 lbs. |
TSI SEL 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI S 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI SE 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
TDI SEL 4-Door 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback |
| Horsepower rpm | |||
| 6200 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Maximum towing capacity | |||
| 2500 lbs. | 2500 lbs. | 2500 lbs. | 2500 lbs. |