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Variants
1.0 eTSI 110 DSG
1.0 TSI 110
1.0 TSI 90
1.4 TSI 204 eHybrid DSG
1.5 eTSI 130 DSG
1.5 eTSI 150 DSG
1.5 TGI 130 DSG
1.5 TSI 130
1.5 TSI 150
2.0 TDI 115
2.0 TDI 150
2.0 TDI 150 DSG
GTD DSG
GTE DSG
GTI
GTI Clubsport DSG
GTI DSG
R 4MOTION DSG
Automatic
AWD Automatic
Manual
1.3
1.33
1.4 D-4D 90
1.4 D-4D Euro5
1.4
1.6 132 Euro5
1.6 132
1.6 124 AT
1.6 124
1.8
1.8 Euro5
Hybrid
2.0 D-4D 126 Euro5
2.0 D-4D 126
2.0 D-4D 90
2.2 D-4D
2.2 D-CAT Euro5

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
560 L / 19.8 cu-ft ~ 1398 L / 49.4 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
50.0 L / 13.2 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Disc, 295 mm
Brakes | Rear
Disc, 277 mm
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Semi-independent, Torsion beam
Semi-independent, Torsion beam
Tire Size
205/55 R16 89H
Turning Circle
10.9 m / 35.8 ft

Construction

Body Style
5-door Hatchback

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
135 mm / 5.3 in
Size | Length
4394 mm / 173.0 in
Size | Width
1765 mm / 69.5 in
1760 mm / 69.3 in
Track Width | Front
1519.0 mm / 59.8 in
Track Width | Rear
1521.0 mm / 59.9 in
Wheel Size
16 in
Wheelbase
2601 mm / 102.4 in
2600 mm / 102.4 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.275
Electric Range
1.5 km / 0.9 mi

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Engine
2AZ-FE I4
Engine | Bore
88.5 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.6:1
Engine | Displacement
2.4 L / 144.1 cu-in / 2362.0 cc
Engine | Power
160.0 hp / 119.3 kW @ 5600 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
67.7 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
96.0 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Torque
225 Nm / 166.0 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder

Production

Availability
2020
2008 ~ 2014

Reviews

Neofiliac score
70%
24%
33%
Pros
  • Rather good styling
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Low fuel consumption
  • Good handlding characteristics
  • Decent exterior design
  • Good drivetrain reliability
  • Rather good exterior design
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Low fuel consumption
  • Small turning circle
Cons
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • No powerful engine options
  • No independent rear suspensions
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • V6 only available in Japan

Price

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