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Overview
Variant
Not available
Variant
Dolcevita
Body type
Hatchback
Body type
Hatchback
Engine size
2.5 L
Engine size
1.2 L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.3 L/100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
4.8 L/100km
Power and torque
294kW / 500Nm
Power and torque
51kW / 102Nm
663km
729km
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
3 years
Doors
5
Doors
3
Seats
5
Seats
4
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
Not available
Specifications
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Cruise control
—
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Includes suspension: yes
Includes transmission: yes
Driver modes
—
Illuminated entry system
Logo projection: yes
Illuminated entry system
—
Ambient lighting
Colour selection: yes
Ambient lighting
—
Memorized adjustment
Door mirror position: yes
Memorized adjustment
—
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Voice activating system
AI powered: yes
Voice activating system
Virtual assistant: Other
Internal Memory /HD
Storage capacity: 10 GB
Internal Memory /HD
—
Navigational systems
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 10.1 in
Traffic info: yes
Navigational systems
—
Parking assistance
Location front: yes
Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
Location rear: yes
Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
Parking assistance
—
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Parking distance system
Location rear: yes
Type: Sensor
Remote services
Beep/flash: yes
Driving history & analysis: yes
Find my car: yes
Number of months subscription included: 36
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Remote services
—
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Smart card / smart key
—
Telematics
Advanced auto collision notification: yes
Breakdown assistance: yes
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Tracker system: yes
Telematics
—
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
12v power outlet
—
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Compressor
—
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 191 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 95 g/km
CO2 level - g/km combined: 111 g/km
CO2 level - g/km urban: 138 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Engine
Cc: 2,480 cc
Liters: 2.5 L
Number of cylinders: 5
Engine
Configuration: In-Line
Cc: 1,242 cc
Engine code: 169A4000
Liters: 1.2 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 98
Minimum fuel octane number: 98
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 95
Generic primary fuel type: Petrol
Minimum fuel octane number: 95
Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 55 L
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 35 L
System
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System
Injection/carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Low tire pressure indicator
Displays pressure: yes
Low tire pressure indicator
—
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Screen size: 10.1 in
Touch screen: yes
Video entertainment: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Roller control: yes
Screen size: 12.3 in
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 7 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 7 in
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 8.3 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 663 km
Combined: 12 km/L
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 4.8 L/100km
Country/highway: 4.1 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 729 km
Combined: 20.8 km/L
Country/highway: 24.4 km/L
Urban: 16.7 km/L
Urban: 6 L/100km
Performance
Maximum speed: 250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 3.8 s
Performance
Maximum speed: 160 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.9 s
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 400 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 294 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 500 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,600 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 2,250 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 69 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 51 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 102 Nm
Measurement standard: EEC
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,500 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 3,000 rpm
Drive
Driven wheels: 4x4
Drive
Driven wheels: Front
Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Manual sequential: yes
Manufacturer's name: S tronic
Transmission description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (DCT)
Number of speeds: 7
Transmission type: Automatic
Transmission
Manual mode: yes
Manual sequential: yes
Shift lever location: Dash
Transmission code: C514
Transmission description: Automated Manual Sequential Trans (AMT)
Number of speeds: 5
Transmission type: Automatic
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Painted callipers: yes
Disc brakes
Number of: 2
Power steering
Variable rack: yes
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered, Suede
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Type: Alloy & Synthetic Leather
Responsive suspension
Driver selectable: yes
Responsive suspension
—
Suspension
Location front: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Multi-Link
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Coil
Wheel dependence: Semi-Independent
Type: Torsion Beam
Tires
Location front: yes
Tire load index: 93
Tire profile: 30
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 265 mm
Location rear: yes
Tire load index: 92
Tire profile: 35
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 245 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 84
Tire profile: 45
Tire speed rating: H
Tire width: 195 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 84
Tire profile: 45
Tire speed rating: H
Tire width: 195 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 9 in
Location rear: yes
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 8 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 16 in
Rim width: 6.5 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 16 in
Rim width: 6.5 in
Body style
Body type: Hatchback
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: MQB-evo
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Hatchback
Body style
Body type: Hatchback
Local number of doors: 3
Number of doors: 3
Platform code: B2
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Hatchback
Black trim
Around side windows: yes
Black trim
—
Spoiler
Location roof: yes
Spoiler
—
Cargo capacity
Rear seat down: 1,104 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 282 L
Cargo capacity
Measurement standard: VDA
Rear seat down: 550 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 185 L
External dimensions
Front track: 1,592 mm
Overall height: 1,436 mm
Overall length: 4,389 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 1,984 mm
Overall width: 1,851 mm
Rear track: 1,524 mm
Wall to wall turning circle: 12,000 mm
Wheelbase: 2,631 mm
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 9,300 mm
Front track: 1,414 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 123 mm
Overall height: 1,488 mm
Overall length: 3,571 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 1,893 mm
Overall width: 1,627 mm
Rear track: 1,408 mm
Wheelbase: 2,300 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,028 mm
Headroom rear: 955 mm
Hip room front: 1,392 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,459 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,425 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 985 mm
Headroom rear: 904 mm
Doors
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Location rear driver: yes
Location rear passenger: yes
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Rear door
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Rear door
Type: Lifting Gate
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
LED lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Headlight control
Active high beam: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Fog light function: yes
Matrix: yes
Headlight control
Dusk sensor: yes
Height adjustment: Manual
Headlights
—
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): Halogen
Bulb type (low beam): Halogen
Lens type: Projector Beam
Paint
Type pearl: yes
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Sunroof
Location front: yes
Roof
—
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Location passenger: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Privacy glass
Location: Rear, Rear Side
Privacy glass
Location: Rear, Rear Side
Windshield wipers
Rain sensor: yes
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Automatic
Rain sensor: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
—
Power windows
—
Power windows
Location front: yes
Rear window
—
Rear window
Type: Fixed
Wipers: Intermittent
Weights
Gross vehicle weight: 2,075 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,640 kg
Tare weight: 1,606.25 kg
Trailer noseweight: 0 kg
Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 800 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 400 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 1,360 kg
Published kerb weight: 953.75 kg
Tare weight: 920 kg
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 680 w
Touch screen: yes
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
Touch screen: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
USB connection front: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 1
USB connection front: yes
Speakers
3D enhancement: yes
Number of: 15
Subwoofer: yes
Speakers
Number of: 6
Remote audio controls
—
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Door sill protector
Illuminated: yes
Door sill protector
—
Luxury trim
—
Luxury trim
On instrument panel: Painted Body Color
Airbags
Number of: 6
Airbags
Number of: 7
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Pre-tensioners: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Pre-tensioners: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Integrated: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 2
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Rear seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Activates seat belts: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Driver monitor: yes
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Emergency driver intervention system: yes
Includes junction turning: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 5 km/h
Object avoidance: yes
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Anti collision system
—
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Traffic jam assist: yes
Autonomous drive
—
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Lane departure warning
—
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Overtaking sensor
—
Crash test results
Standard: ANCAP
ANCAP adult occupant score: 86
ANCAP child occupant score: 80
ANCAP overall: 5
ANCAP pedestrian score: 76
ANCAP safety assist score: 75
ANCAP date tested: 1 Jan 2025
ANCAP rating year: 2025
ANCAP version tested: 30 TFSI LHD
Crash test results
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Front airbag
—
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Knee airbags
—
Knee airbags
Location: Driver
Side curtain airbag
—
Side curtain airbag
Location: Front
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Active/massage: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Height type: Manual
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Type: Bucket
Location passenger: yes
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Type: Bucket
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Folding: Asymmetrical
Seating capacity: 2
Type: Bench
Seat upholstery
—
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Cloth
Main seat material: Cloth
Seating
—
Seating
Seating capacity: 4
Seating configuration: 2+2
Air conditioning
Climate control number of zones: 3
Rear control for climate control: yes
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 1
System
Engine heater: yes
System
Engine heater: yes
Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 96 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: 150,000 km
Duration (months): 36 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: 150,000 km
Duration (months): 36 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 36 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: 150,000 km
Duration (months): 36 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: 150,000 km
Duration (months): 36 months
Cargo area
—
Cover/rear parcel shelf
Type: Rigid
Storage
—
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Locks
—
Power locks
Operation: Remote
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