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Overview
Variant
Not available
Variant
S
Body type
Hatchback
Body type
Sedan
Engine size
2 L
Engine size
2 L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.9 L/100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6 L/100km
Power and torque
245kW / 420Nm
Power and torque
110kW / 180Nm
696km
783km
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
7 years
Doors
5
Doors
4
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
4 Stars
Specifications
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Includes suspension: yes
Includes transmission: yes
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Includes transmission: yes
Ambient lighting
Colour selection: yes
Ambient lighting
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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
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
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
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Navigational systems
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 10.1 in
Traffic info: yes
Navigational systems
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Parking assistance
Location front: yes
Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
Location rear: yes
Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Type: Guidance Display
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, 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
Beep/flash: yes
Driving history & analysis: yes
Find my car: yes
Geo fencing: yes
Immobilisation: yes
Number of months subscription included: 84
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Remote seat heating control: yes
Send destination to car: yes
Speed alert: yes
Theft alert: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Telematics
Advanced auto collision notification: yes
Breakdown assistance: yes
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Tracker system: yes
Telematics
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USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
12v power outlet
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12v power outlet
Location front: yes
Over air updates
—
Over air updates
Type: OTA Updates
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Compressor
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Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 180 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 110 g/km
CO2 level - g/km combined: 139 g/km
CO2 level - g/km urban: 191 g/km
Standard met: EU5
Engine
Cc: 1,984 cc
Liters: 2 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Engine
Configuration: In-Line
Cc: 1,999 cc
Liters: 2 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 98
Minimum fuel octane number: 98
Fuel
Fuel type: Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 91
Generic primary fuel type: Petrol
Minimum fuel octane number: 91
Minimum fuel type: Unleaded
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 55 L
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 47 L
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
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: 12.3 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 4.2 in
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument cluster
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Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 7.9 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 696 km
Combined: 12.7 km/L
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 6 L/100km
Country/highway: 5.6 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 783 km
Combined: 16.7 km/L
Country/highway: 17.9 km/L
Urban: 12.2 km/L
Urban: 8.2 L/100km
Performance
Maximum speed: 250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.7 s
Performance
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Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 333 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 245 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 420 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,600 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 2,100 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 150 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 110 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 180 Nm
Measurement standard: DIN
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 6,200 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 4,500 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
Shift lever location: Floor
Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: 6
Transmission type: Automatic
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Painted callipers: yes
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 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
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
Responsive suspension
Driver selectable: yes
Responsive suspension
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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 profile: 35
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 235 mm
Location rear: yes
Tire profile: 35
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 235 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 91
Tire profile: 55
Tire speed rating: H
Tire width: 205 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 91
Tire profile: 55
Tire speed rating: H
Tire width: 205 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 8 in
Location rear: yes
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 8 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Steel
Rim diameter: 16 in
Rim width: 6.5 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Steel
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: Sedan
Local number of doors: 4
Number of doors: 4
Platform code: HD
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Sedan
Spoiler
Location roof: yes
Spoiler
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Cargo capacity
Rear seat down: 1,145 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 325 L
Cargo capacity
Measurement standard: VDA
Rear seat up; to lower window: 508 L
External dimensions
Front track: 1,545 mm
Overall height: 1,438 mm
Overall length: 4,351 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 1,984 mm
Overall width: 1,816 mm
Rear track: 1,519 mm
Wall to wall turning circle: 11,100 mm
Wheelbase: 2,636 mm
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 10,700 mm
Front track: 1,585 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 140 mm
Overall height: 1,425 mm
Overall length: 4,710 mm
Overall width: 1,850 mm
Rear track: 1,596 mm
Wheelbase: 2,720 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,028 mm
Headroom rear: 955 mm
Hip room front: 1,459 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,392 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,346 mm
Internal dimensions
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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
Location rear driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
Headlight control
Active high beam: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Fog light function: yes
Matrix: yes
Headlight control
Auto highbeam: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Headlights
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Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Complex Surface
Paint
Type pearl: yes
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Location passenger: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Windshield wipers
Rain sensor: yes
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Variable
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
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Power windows
—
Power windows
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Rear window
—
Rear window
Type: Fixed
Weights
Gross vehicle weight: 2,020 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,610 kg
Tare weight: 1,576.25 kg
Trailer noseweight: 0 kg
Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 1,100 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 610 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 1,800 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,355 kg
Tare weight: 1,327.25 kg
Trailer noseweight: 75 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
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Luxury trim
—
Luxury trim
On center floor console: Alloy Look
On doors: Alloy Look
On gear selector: Alloy Look
On instrument panel: Alloy Look
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
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: 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: 3
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Type: 3-Point
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
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
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
Activates brake lights: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Brakes at low speed: Front
Driver monitor: yes
Includes junction turning: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 10 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Traffic jam assist: yes
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Includes collision avoidance: yes
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
Standard: ANCAP
ANCAP adult occupant score: 83
ANCAP child occupant score: 80
ANCAP overall: 4
ANCAP pedestrian score: 73
ANCAP safety assist score: 64
ANCAP date tested: 1 Jan 2025
ANCAP rating year: 2025
ANCAP version tested: 2.0 litre petrol
Front airbag
—
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Side curtain airbag
—
Side curtain airbag
Location: Front and Rear
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
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Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Includes braking: yes
Type: Radar
Front seat
Location driver: 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
Height type: Manual
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: 3
Type: Bench
Seat upholstery
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Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Cloth
Main seat material: Cloth
Seating
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Seating
Seating capacity: 5
Seating configuration: 2+3
Air conditioning
Climate control number of zones: 3
Rear control for climate control: yes
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Manual
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): 84 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 84 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 84 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 12 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 84 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 84 months
Storage
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Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Locks
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Power locks
Operation: Card Key
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