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Variants
Manual
DCT
1.0 TFSI
1.0 TFSI DCT
1.4 TFSI
1.4 TFSI DCT
1.5 TFSI
1.5 TFSI DCT
1.6 TDI 110
1.6 TDI 110 DCT
1.6 TDI 116
1.6 TDI 116 DCT
2.0 TDI 150
2.0 TDI 150 DCT
2.0 TDI 150 quattro
2.0 TDI 184 quattro DCT
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI DCT
2.0 TFSI quattro DCT
30 TDI
30 TDI DCT
30 TFSI
30 TFSI DCT
35 TDI DCT
35 TFSI
35 TFSI DCT
e-tron 1.4 TFSI DCT
g-tron 1.4 TFSI
g-tron 1.4 TFSI DCT
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

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
325 L / 11.5 cu-ft ~ 1060 L / 37.4 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
10.0 L / 10.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.7 L / 6.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
560 kg / 1235 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Tire Size
225/40 R18, 245/40 R18, 235/35 R19
Turning Circle
10.7 m / 35.1 ft
10.9 m / 35.8 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity
8.8 kWh (gross) | 7.0 kWh (net)
Battery | Type
Lithium-ion
Body Style
3-door Hatchback

Dimensions

Size | Height
1401 mm / 55.2 in
Size | Length
4252 mm / 167.4 in
Size | Width
1777 mm / 70.0 in | 1966 mm / 77.4 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1535.0 mm / 60.4 in
1543.0 mm / 60.7 in
Track Width | Rear
1510.0 mm / 59.4 in
1514.0 mm / 59.6 in
Wheel Size
7.5J x 18, 19 in
Wheelbase
2596 mm / 102.2 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.33
0.275
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Engine
CJXG, DJHA
Engine | Bore
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
Engine | Specific Output
156.2 hp/L / 2.6 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Type
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder

Production

Availability
2016 ~ 2018
2020

Reviews

Neofiliac score
59%
42%
70%
Pros
  • Slightly more imposing styling
  • 7-speed DCT
  • Slightly more powerful engine
  • Low official fuel consumption
  • Manual transmission widely available
  • Rather good styling
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Low fuel consumption
  • Good handlding characteristics
Cons
  • Only available with a small engine
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with tiny or small engines
  • Semi-independent rear suspensions in FWD models
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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