Vehicle
EPA Classification
Small Station Wgn
Compact
Engine
Engine Order Code
Engine Type
Displacement
Fuel System
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
200 @ 5100-6000
211 @ 5300-6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
207 @ 1800-5000
258 @ 1500-4200
Transmission
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code
Trans Type
Trans Description Cont.
S tronic Automatic w/OD
CVT
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1)
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
Reverse Ratio (:1)
Clutch Size
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Suspension Type - Rear
Four Link
Trapezoidal Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer Bar
w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear
Brakes
Brake Type
Brake ABS System
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.3 x -TBD- in
12.6 x 1.18 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.3 x -TBD- in
11.3 x 0.47 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Rear Drum Diam x Width
Wheels
Front Wheel Size
Rear Wheel Size
Spare Wheel Size
Rear Wheel Material
Spare Wheel Material
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
Rear Tire Order Code
Spare Tire Order Code
Front Tire Size
Rear Tire Size
Spare Tire Size
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy
Cruising Range - City
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City
Fuel Economy Est-Combined
Cruising Range - Hwy
EPA MPG Equivalent - City
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined
Battery Range
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
Steering
Steering Type
Speed-Sensitive
Servotronic
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
Passenger Volume
Front Head Room
Front Leg Room
Front Shoulder Room
Front Hip Room
Second Head Room
Second Leg Room
Second Shoulder Room
Second Hip Room
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase
Length, Overall
Width, Max w/o mirrors
Height, Overall
Track Width, Front
Track Width, Rear
Min Ground Clearance
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)
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity
MECHANICAL
2.0L DOHC TFSI 16-valve I4 turbocharged engine w/exhaust turbocharger intercooler.
6-speed S tronic transmission.
quattro permanent all-wheel drive system.
MacPherson front suspension, anti-roll bar, aluminum subframe.
4-link rear suspension w/anti-roll bar.
Servotronic steering w/variable assist.
Front ventilated disc brakes & rear disc brakes.
Tool kit
2.0L FSI I4 turbo-charged engine.
Multitronic CVT automatic transmission.
FrontTrak front wheel drive system.
5-link front suspension, upper & lower wishbones, tubular anti-roll bar.
Independent trapezoidal link rear suspension w/rigid subframe mount & anti-roll bar.
Servotronic pwr steering.
Pwr vented front & solid rear disc brakes.
Electromechanical parking brake
EXTERIOR
17" x 7.5" 10-spoke alloy wheels.
P225/45R17 all-season tires.
Space saver spare tire & wheel.
S line roof spoiler.
S line front & rear bumpers.
(4) position adjustable intermittant windshield wipers.
Xenon plus self-leveling headlamps.
Front fog lights.
Pwr body color mirrors w/integrated LED turn signals.
Rear window wiper
17" 7-spoke alloy wheels.
P225/50R17 all-season tires.
Space saver spare tire.
Glass sunroof w/slide/tilt functions.
Fog lamps.
Halogen headlamps.
Variable-intermittent windshield wipers.
Heated windshield washer nozzles.
Pwr side mirrors w/integrated turn signals.
Touch to pass 3-blink turn signals
ENTERTAINMENT
Concert AM/FM/MP3 stereo w/CD player, aux input jack, Sirius radio, speed dependent volume control, (10) speakers, 140 watt amplifier.
Bluetooth hands-free phone interface
AM/FM/MP3 concert radio w/CD player, aux input, SD card slot, speed dependent volume control, (10) speakers, 180 watt amplifier.
Sirius satellite radio
INTERIOR
Leather seating surfaces.
Pwr front driver seat w/4-way pwr lumbar.
Split folding 60/40 rear seat back.
Storage nets on front seat backs.
Folding front center armrest w/(2) cupholders, pwr outlet.
Front & rear floor mats.
Aluminum-optic door sill inlays.
3-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel w/alloy shift paddles, audio controls.
Tilt & telescoping adjustable steering column.
Driver info display w/trip computer, backlit instrument cluster.
Pwr windows w/one touch up & down, pinch protection.
Pwr central locking.
Key fob remote control for doors, deck lid, & fuel door.
Cruise control.
Tailgate release on driver side door.
Alarm system w/immobilizer.
Dual zone automatic climate control.
Rear window defogger.
Locking glove box.
(3) 12V pwr outlets.
Aluminum "Medial" trim.
Dual illuminated vanity mirrors.
Overhead console w/front map lights.
Red ambient LED lighting in headliner.
(4) assist handles in headliner
Tool kit.
Leather seating surfaces.
Pwr front seats w/driver lumbar.
Front seatback storage nets.
Split folding rear seat back.
Adjustable height folding front center armrest w/(2) cupholders.
Dual rear cupholders.
Front & rear floor mats.
4-spoke multifunction leather steering wheel -inc: audio controls, Bluetooth controls.
Tilt & telescoping manually adjustable steering column.
Backlit instrument cluster w/automatic brightness control, digital trip odometer & service interval indicator.
Pwr windows w/one-touch up & down, pinch protection.
Pwr central locking system.
Interior trunk release.
Keyless entry.
Cruise control.
Alarm system.
Single zone climate control.
Rear window defogger.
Lockable glovebox.
Ashtray w/lighter.
12V pwr outlet.
Aluminum decorative inlays.
Aluminum door sill inserts.
Dual illuminated vanity mirrors.
(4) assist handles.
Front map lights in overhead console.
Illumination for interior door handles, air vent controls, front foot wells, active door reflectors, LED lights in headliner
SAFETY
Impact protection w/reinforced high strength steel/ aluminum crossmembers, reinforced bumpers, rigid occupant cell.
4-wheel anti-lock braking system w/rear brake pressure distribution.
Hill hold assist.
Electronic stability program.
LED daytime running lamps.
Driver & passenger dual stage airbags w/passenger sensor.
Driver & passenger seat mounted side airbags.
Front & rear head curtain airbags.
3-point height adjustable front seatbelts w/force limiters & automatic pretensioning.
3-point height adjustable rear seatbelts w/force limiters.
LATCH provisions in rear seats.
Rear child locks.
Tire pressure monitor
4-wheel anti-lock brake system w/electronic brake force distribution for rear brakes.
Brake assist.
Tire pressure monitoring system.
Electronic stabilization program.
Impact protection w/reinforced high strength steel/ aluminum crossmembers, reinforced bumpers, rigid occupant cell.
Next generation front airbags w/dual-threshold deployment & passenger sensor.
Front seat mounted side airbags.
Front & rear head curtain airbags.
3-point height adjustable front seatbelts w/force limiters & automatic pretensioning.
3-point rear seatbelts w/force limiters.
Rear door child safety locks.
LATCH provisions in rear seats
PACKAGE
Rebate
Warranty
Basic Years:
4.
Basic Miles/km:
50,000.
Drivetrain Years:
4.
Drivetrain Miles/km:
50,000.
Corrosion Years:
12.
Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.
Roadside Assistance Years:
4.
Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
Unlimited
Basic Years:
4.
Basic Miles/km:
50,000.
Drivetrain Years:
4.
Drivetrain Miles/km:
50,000.
Corrosion Years:
12.
Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.
Roadside Assistance Years:
4.
Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
Unlimited
Recall
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
09V333000.
Mfg's Report Date:
AUG 20, 2009.
Component:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
16000.
Summary:
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2008 AND AUGUST 2009. THE WIRING HARNESS OF A TEMPERATURE SENSOR IN THE DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX (DSG) MAY HAVE CONNECTOR WIRES THAT WERE INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED. WITH INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED CONNECTOR WIRES, A TEMPERATURE SENSOR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO FALSELY DETECT A HIGH GEARBOX OIL TEMPERATURE, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO ABRUPTLY SHIFT TO NEUTRAL. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE SELECTOR LEVER POSITION INDICATOR WITHIN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL FLASH. IN ADDITION, THE "DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL" INDICATOR LIGHT WILL BE ILLUMINATED, ALERTING THE DRIVER TO APPLY THE BRAKES..
Consequence:
THE ABRUPT SHIFT TO NEUTRAL COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING..
Remedy:
VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, INSPECT THE DSG AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE AN AFFECTED DSG TEMPERATURE SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED A NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987..
Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO 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 ..
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
11V490000.
Mfg's Report Date:
SEP 30, 2011.
Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
168,275.
Summary:
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2009-2012 JETTA AND JETTA SPORTWAGEN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 AUDI A3 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L TDI COMMON RAIL DIESEL ENGINE/CLEAN DIESEL ENGINE. THE FUEL INJECTION PULSES COULD COINCIDE WITH THE NATURAL FREQUENCY OF THE INJECTOR LINE #2, IN SPECIFIC LOAD AND RPM CONDITIONS. THIS RESONANCE CREATES ADDITIONAL STRESS IN THE FUEL LINE..
Consequence:
DUE TO THE RESONANCE CONDITION, INJECTOR LINE NUMBER 2 COULD DEVELOP SMALL CRACKS WHICH COULD LEAD TO FUEL LEAKAGE. LEAKING FUEL IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, MAY LEAD TO A FIRE..
Remedy:
VOLKSWAGEN WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED FUEL INJECTOR LINE FOR THE NUMBER 2 CYLINDER AND WILL INSTALL VIBRATION DAMPERS ON ALL OF THE INJECTOR LINES. VOLKSWAGEN AND AUDI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS TO HAVE THE VEHICLES REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987..
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 23J9/V5. OWNERS MAY ALSO 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 ..
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
16V079000.
Mfg's Report Date:
FEB 10, 2016.
Component:
AIR BAGS.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
151,786.
Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture..
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death..
Remedy:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834..
Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
09V377000.
Mfg's Report Date:
SEP 30, 2009.
Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
10200.
Summary:
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 AUDI A3, TT, AND TT ROADSTER PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 AND AUGUST 26, 2009. THE CLOSING FORCE OF AN INTERNAL SPRING OF THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE IS NOT ADEQUATE ENOUGH TO HOLD THE VALVE CLOSED UNDER EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS POSSIBLY ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK..
Consequence:
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR..
Remedy:
VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUDI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE WITH AN IMPROVED VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-253-2834..
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 20Q3/J3. OWNERS MAY ALSO 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 .
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News - Crash Test Results
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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).
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