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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Type

Gas Turbocharged I4

Displacement

2.0L/121

Fuel System

FSI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

200 @ 5100-6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

207 @ 1800-5000

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

GVT

HBQ

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

DSG w/OD

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

3.46

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.09

2.15

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.47

1.46

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.10

1.08

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.11

1.09

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.93

0.92

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.64

3.98

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.94/3.09

4.06/3.14

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3162 lbs

3213 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

4-link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

12.28 x 0.98 in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.26 x 0.47 in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

17 x 7 in

Rear Wheel Size

17 x 7 in

Spare Wheel Size

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

225/45HR17

Rear Tire Size

225/45HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

29 MPG

Cruising Range - City

304.50 mi

319.00 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

21 MPG

22 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

Cruising Range - Hwy

420.50 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

14.5 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.6

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.01

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

35.8 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

93.1 ft³

Front Head Room

39.3 in

Front Leg Room

41.2 in

Front Shoulder Room

54.8 in

Front Hip Room

Second Head Room

38.5 in

Second Leg Room

35.3 in

Second Shoulder Room

53.1 in

Second Hip Room

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

101.5 in

Length, Overall

165.8 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

69.3 in

Height, Overall

58.4 in

Track Width, Front

60.4 in

Track Width, Rear

59.7 in

Min Ground Clearance

5.6 in

Liftover Height

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

8.4 qts

Feature

MECHANICAL

2.0L DOHC FSI 16-valve turbocharged I4 engine.

6-speed manual transmission w/OD.

Clutch starter interlock.

Electronic stabilization program w/anti-slip regulation (ASR).

Front wheel drive.

Independent MacPherson strut front suspension.

Independent 4-link rear suspension.

Front/rear sport suspension w/stabilizer bars.

P225/45HR17 summer performance tires.

Temporary use spare tire.

17" "Denver" alloy wheels.

Electro-mechanical variable assist pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr front vented, rear solid disc brakes w/red calipers.

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Electronic brake-pressure distribution (EBD).

Hydraulic brake assist (HBA).

Dual exhaust tips

2.0L DOHC FSI 16-valve turbocharged I4 engine.

6-speed direct shift gearbox w/OD, Tiptronic, sport mode, launch control.

Electronic stabilization program w/anti-slip regulation (ASR).

Front wheel drive.

Independent MacPherson strut front suspension.

Independent 4-link rear suspension.

Front/rear sport suspension w/stabilizer bars.

P225/45HR17 summer performance tires.

Temporary use spare tire.

17" "Denver" alloy wheels.

Electro-mechanical variable assist pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr front vented, rear solid disc brakes w/red calipers.

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Electronic brake-pressure distribution (EBD).

Hydraulic brake assist (HBA).

Dual exhaust tips

EXTERIOR

Body-color bumpers.

Body-color rear spoiler located above rear hatch.

HID xenon headlights.

Front halogen projector lens foglights.

Daytime running lights.

Body-color heated pwr mirrors w/integrated turn signals.

Variable intermittent windshield wipers.

Body-color door handles

ENTERTAINMENT

INTERIOR

8-way manual front cloth sport bucket seats w/manual lumbar support.

60/40 split/folding rear seat w/height-adjustable head restraints for all seating positions, center armrest w/(2) cup holders, pass-through.

Front center armrest w/storage compartment.

Center console-inc: auxiliary pwr outlet, (2) front cup holders.

Front/rear floor mats.

3-spoke leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping steering wheel w/audio controls.

Immobilizer theft-deterrent system.

Multi-function trip computer-inc: trip time, trip length, average trip speed, average trip fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, miles to empty, radio station display, personalizing functions.

Compass.

Tire pressure monitoring system.

Outside temp gauge.

Pwr windows-inc: front windows w/driver side 1-touch up/down feature, pinch protection, key-operated open/close feature.

Remote keyless entry.

Cruise control.

Remote hatch/fuel door releases.

Audible/visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system.

Premium VII AM/FM stereo w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer/MP3 player-inc: (10) speakers, auxiliary input jack.

Sirius satellite radio.

Air conditioning w/pollen filter.

Rear heating/air conditioning ducts.

Rear window defroster.

Sliding visors w/covered illuminated vanity mirrors.

Interior dome lamp w/time delay, (2) front reading lamps.

Leather shift knob.

Alloy pedals

8-way manual front leather sport bucket seats w/4-way pwr lumbar.

60/40 split/folding rear seat w/height-adjustable head restraints for all seating positions, center armrest w/(2) cup holders, pass-through.

Front center armrest w/storage compartment.

Center console-inc: auxiliary pwr outlet, (2) front cup holders.

Front/rear floor mats.

3-spoke leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping steering wheel w/audio controls.

Immobilizer theft-deterrent system.

Multi-function trip computer-inc: trip time, trip length, average trip speed, average trip fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, miles to empty, radio station display, personalizing functions.

Compass.

Tire pressure monitoring system.

Outside temp gauge.

Pwr windows-inc: front windows w/driver side 1-touch up/down feature, pinch protection, key-operated open/close feature.

Remote keyless entry.

Cruise control.

Remote hatch/fuel door releases.

Audible/visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system.

Premium VII AM/FM stereo w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer/MP3 player-inc: (10) speakers, auxiliary input jack.

Sirius satellite radio.

Air conditioning w/pollen filter.

Rear heating/air conditioning ducts.

Rear window defroster.

Sliding visors w/covered illuminated vanity mirrors.

Interior dome lamp w/time delay, (2) front reading lamps.

Leather shift knob.

Alloy pedals

SAFETY

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system.

Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags.

Front/rear side curtain protection.

Buckle switch sensor for passenger airbag suppression.

3-point safety belts w/front height adjusters, pretensioners, load limiters.

LATCH child restraint system.

Child safety rear door locks.

Electronic stabilization program w/anti-slip regulation (ASR).

Clutch starter interlock.

Collapsible steering column.

Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams.

Daytime running lights

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system.

Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags.

Front/rear side curtain protection.

Buckle switch sensor for passenger airbag suppression.

3-point safety belts w/front height adjusters, pretensioners, load limiters.

LATCH child restraint system.

Child safety rear door locks.

Electronic stabilization program w/anti-slip regulation (ASR).

Collapsible steering column.

Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams.

Daytime running lights

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
4.

Basic Miles/km:
50,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.

Corrosion Years:
12.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Years:
4.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
50,000

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
07V442000.

Mfg's Report Date:
SEP 17, 2007.

Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
340000.

Summary:
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH DISABLES THE HEADLIGHT HORIZONTAL AIM AND SOME VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CAP THAT DISABLES THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW..

Consequence:
INAPPROPRIATE, NON-STANDARD LIGHTING COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY OF VEHICLES AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE LOW BEAM HORIZONTAL AIMING SCREW AND INSTALL ONE IF MISSING, AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW AND IF PRESENT, THE CAP WILL BE REMOVED. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987..

Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN RECALL NO. Q8. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

News - Crash Test Results

Frontal Driver:
* * * *.

Frontal Passenger:
* * * *.

Side Driver:
* * * * *.

Side Rear Passenger:
* * * * *.

Crash Test Note:
Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags..

NHTSA Rollover Rating:
* * * *.

Rollover Note:
The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).