Powertrain & Mechanical
  • 1.4L turbocharged inline-4 TSI engine — 150 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque
  • 6-speed automatic 
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Independent front and rear suspension
  • 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS
  • 15-inch steel wheels with covers (alloy wheels optional)
Exterior
  • Halogen headlights
  • Daytime running lights
  • Heated power side mirrors
  • Body-color bumpers and door handles
  • Rear trunk lid spoiler (on some)
  • Variable intermittent wipers
  • 60/40 split-folding rear seats contribute to flexible cargo space
Interior & Comfort
  • Cloth seating surfaces
  • Manually adjustable front seats
  • Tilt/telescoping steering wheel
  • Cruise control
  • Manual air conditioning
  • Power windows and door locks
  • 12-volt power outlet
  • Cargo volume: 15.7 cubic feet trunk
Technology & Infotainment
  • MIB II infotainment system with 5-inch touchscreen
  • AM/FM radio with CD player
  • Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming
  • USB input and auxiliary jack
  • 4-speaker sound system (6 speakers on some packages)
  • VW Car-Net (basic connectivity)
Safety & Driver Assistance
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with traction control
  • 6 standard airbags (front, side, and curtain)
  • Rearview camera 
  • Tire pressure monitoring system
  • Anti-theft vehicle immobilizer
  • LATCH child seat anchors and child door locks
Fuel Economy (approximate):
  • 28–30 city / 39–42 highway mpg