Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Medium MPV
Production years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Compact minivans proved to be unworthy for carmakers unless they could split the costs with other manufacturers or other hot-selling products from their lineups.
Volkswagen needed a compact MPV for families who needed more interior space for their cars at a price not significantly higher than the one for a regular Golf. Thanks to the new bodywork, the driver sat higher, resulting in improved legroom for the rear seats.
From the outside, the car looked like someone stretched a regular Golf upwards and created a higher greenhouse. But that also impacted the headlights, which were a tad taller, but still resembled the Golf's headlights from the same generation. Since the car's name was "Sportsvan," the accent for sportiness was underlined by the look of the front bumper, which featured an A-shaped lower grille flanked by foglamps, which also served as cornering lights. From the sides, the design team added a few sculptured lines. At the back, a third window was added behind the rear doors, emphasizing the added length of the vehicle when compared with its more famous compact sibling.
Inside, the dashboard design was similar to the one found in the Golf, with an infotainment unit placed atop the center stack. The analog dials featured silver rims flanking a TFT display inside the instrument cluster. The higher roof made room for higher seating positions for all the passengers, which helped drivers have a better look at the road. There was enough room for three occupants sitting in the back on the split-folding bench.
Under the hood, the Golf Sportsvan received a wide choice of gasoline and turbodiesel engines. Yet, there was no GTI or other true sporty version.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L TSI 5MT FWD (85 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1197 cm3 |
Power: | 63 KW @ 4300-5300 RPM 86 HP @ 4300-5300 RPM 84 BHP @ 4300-5300 RPM |
Torque: | 118 lb-ft @ 1400-3500 RPM 160 Nm @ 1400-3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110 mph (177 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.8 in (4338 mm) |
Width: | 71.1 in (1806 mm) |
Height: | 62.1 in (1577 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.7/59.6 in (1,542/1,514 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.7 in (2685 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2926 lbs (1327 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4057 lbs (1840 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 114 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L TSI 7AT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1197 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 4600-5600 RPM 110 HP @ 4600-5600 RPM 109 BHP @ 4600-5600 RPM |
Torque: | 129 lb-ft @ 1400-4000 RPM 175 Nm @ 1400-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119 mph (192 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (DSG) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.8 in (4338 mm) |
Width: | 71.1 in (1806 mm) |
Height: | 62.1 in (1577 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.7/59.6 in (1,542/1,514 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.7 in (2685 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2976 lbs (1350 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4123 lbs (1870 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 116 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L TSI 7AT FWD (110) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1197 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 4600-5600 RPM 110 HP @ 4600-5600 RPM 109 BHP @ 4600-5600 RPM |
Torque: | 129 lb-ft @ 1400-4000 RPM 175 Nm @ 1400-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119 mph (192 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (DSG) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.8 in (4338 mm) |
Width: | 71.1 in (1806 mm) |
Height: | 62.1 in (1577 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.7/59.6 in (1,542/1,514 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.7 in (2685 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2919 lbs (1324 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4079 lbs (1850 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 117 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (125 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1395 cm3 |
Power: | 92 KW @ 5000-6000 RPM 125 HP @ 5000-6000 RPM 123 BHP @ 5000-6000 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 1400-4000 RPM 201 Nm @ 1400-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.8 in (4338 mm) |
Width: | 71.1 in (1806 mm) |
Height: | 62.1 in (1577 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.7/59.6 in (1,542/1,514 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.7 in (2685 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3003 lbs (1362 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4145 lbs (1880 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 125 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L TSI 6MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1395 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 5000-6000 RPM 150 HP @ 5000-6000 RPM 148 BHP @ 5000-6000 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 1500-3500 RPM 249 Nm @ 1500-3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 132 mph (212 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.8 in (4338 mm) |
Width: | 71.1 in (1806 mm) |
Height: | 62.1 in (1577 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.7/59.6 in (1,542/1,514 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.7 in (2685 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3067 lbs (1391 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4145 lbs (1880 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 127 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L TSI 7AT FWD (125 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1395 cm3 |
Power: | 92 KW @ 5000-6000 RPM 125 HP @ 5000-6000 RPM 123 BHP @ 5000-6000 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 1400-4000 RPM 201 Nm @ 1400-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (DSG) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.8 in (4338 mm) |
Width: | 71.1 in (1806 mm) |
Height: | 62.1 in (1577 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.7/59.6 in (1,542/1,514 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.7 in (2685 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3049 lbs (1383 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4189 lbs (1900 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 121 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L TSI 7AT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1395 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 5000-6000 RPM 150 HP @ 5000-6000 RPM 148 BHP @ 5000-6000 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 1500-3500 RPM 249 Nm @ 1500-3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 132 mph (212 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (DSG) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.8 in (4338 mm) |
Width: | 71.1 in (1806 mm) |
Height: | 62.1 in (1577 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.7/59.6 in (1,542/1,514 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.7 in (2685 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3106 lbs (1409 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4189 lbs (1900 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 123 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L TDI 5MT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 3200-4000 RPM 110 HP @ 3200-4000 RPM 109 BHP @ 3200-4000 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 1500-3000 RPM 249 Nm @ 1500-3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119 mph (192 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.8 in (4338 mm) |
Width: | 71.1 in (1806 mm) |
Height: | 62.1 in (1577 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.7/59.6 in (1,542/1,514 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.7 in (2685 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3131 lbs (1420 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4233 lbs (1920 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 67.2 mpg US (3.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 101 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L TDI 7AT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 3200-4000 RPM 110 HP @ 3200-4000 RPM 109 BHP @ 3200-4000 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 1500-3000 RPM 249 Nm @ 1500-3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119 mph (192 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (DSG) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.8 in (4338 mm) |
Width: | 71.1 in (1806 mm) |
Height: | 62.1 in (1577 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.7/59.6 in (1,542/1,514 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.7 in (2685 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3166 lbs (1436 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4277 lbs (1940 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 61.9 mpg US (3.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 104 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TDI 6AT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1968 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 3500-4000 RPM 150 HP @ 3500-4000 RPM 148 BHP @ 3500-4000 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 1750-3000 RPM 320 Nm @ 1750-3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (DSG) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.8 in (4338 mm) |
Width: | 71.1 in (1806 mm) |
Height: | 62.1 in (1577 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.7/59.6 in (1,542/1,514 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.7 in (2685 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3289 lbs (1492 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4387 lbs (1990 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 122 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TDI 6MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | 4 |
Displacement: | 1968 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 3500-4000 RPM 150 HP @ 3500-4000 RPM 148 BHP @ 3500-4000 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 1750-3000 RPM 320 Nm @ 1750-3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 132 mph (212 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6 speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.8 in (4338 mm) |
Width: | 71.1 in (1806 mm) |
Height: | 62.1 in (1577 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.7/59.6 in (1,542/1,514 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.7 in (2685 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3250 lbs (1474 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4343 lbs (1970 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 112 g/km |