Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

At a glance

Step up with 17'' alloy wheels and push-button start. Then sit down in a 6-way power-adjustable driver’s seat.

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Overview
Price$22,895*
Highlights
  • Includes SE with Convenience and Sunroof features, plus:
  • 17” Joda alloy wheels
  • Sport comfort front seats
  • Multi-function trip computer
  • Keyless access with push-button start
  • Fog lights
  • 6-way power adjustable driver seat with adjustable lumbar support
  • Soft touch dashboard
Engines
Gasoline:
Transmissions5-speed manual transmission
6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic® and Sport mode
Doors4
Standard features
Exterior
  • Window Diversity Antenna
  • Fully galvanized sheet metal
  • Chrome accents on grille
  • Halogen reflector lens foglights
  • Halogen headlights with clear, lightweight, chip-resistant polycarbonate lenses and Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
  • Power-operated, heated side mirrors with integrated turn signals
  • Body-colored side mirrors
  • Chrome window trim
  • Power tilting/sliding tinted sunroof
  • Temporary-use spare tire
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  • 225/45R17H 17" all-season tires
  • 17" Joda alloy wheels with anti-theft wheel locks
  • Windshield wipers, variable intermittent
  • Heated windshield washer nozzles
  • Crash-optimized front end
  • Roof-mounted satellite radio antenna
Interior
  • Manual air-conditioning
  • Immobilizer III theft-deterrent system
  • Adjustable front center armrest with storage compartment
  • Cruise control
  • Integrated armrests in front and rear door panels
  • Front and rear floor mats
  • Multi-function trip computer with trip time, trip length, average trip speed, average trip fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, and miles to empty
  • Speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, fuel gauge, clock, and outside temperature
  • 2 radio-frequency remote transmitter key fobs with lock, unlock, rear trunk release, and panic button
  • Keyless access with push-button start 1)
  • Two 12V power outlets; 1 in front, 1 in rear
  • Dual front reading lights
  • Automatic locking feature (doors lock when vehicle reaches 8 mph, unlock automatically upon airbag deployment) 2)
  • Illuminated visor vanity mirrors for driver and passenger
  • AUX-in for portable audio players
  • 6-speakers
  • SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscription
  • Media Device Interface (MDI) with iPod® cable
  • LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren), child seat anchor points
  • Three rear headrestraints
  • 3-point safety belts for all rear seating positions
  • Front seat safety belt pretensioners with load limiters
  • 6 Airbags 1)
  • Driver and front passenger, front and side thorax airbag supplemental restraint system 1)
  • Height-adjustable front seat belts
  • Side Curtain Protection® airbags, front and rear 1)
  • Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS) 3)
  • Heated front Seats
  • 60/40-split folding rear seat with center armrest and pass-through with integrated cupholders
  • Height adjustable and telescoping steering column
  • Leather-wrapped, multi-function steering wheel with Bluetooth® and audio controls
  • Blinker control stalk with lane change feature
  • Dual cupholders in center console
  • Front seatback storage pockets
  • Glovebox, lockable and illuminated
  • Sunglasses holder
  • Leather-wrapped shift knob and brake handle
  • Chrome trim on vents, light switch, window and mirror controls
  • V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces
  • Pollen filter
  • Power windows with pinch protection and one-touch up/down feature, operable from all four windows
  • Bluetooth® with audio streaming
  • Emergency locking retractors for all seating positions
  • Premium VIII touchscreen sound system with HD Radio™, MP3- and WMA-compatible in-dash CD player, AM/FM radio
  • 6-way power-adjustable driver's seat; partial power-adjustable passenger seat
  • Front sport comfort seats
  • Metallic-look Iridium interior trim
  • Soft-touch dashboard
  • Driver and front passenger seats with adjustable lumbar support
  • Buckle switch for airbag sensors
  • Steering wheel, deformable/collapsible upon impact
  • Crash optimized pedal controls
  • Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)
  • Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS)
Technical
  • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
  • Rear disc brakes
  • 2.5L, 20-valve, DOHC, in-line 5-cylinder engine; 170 hp, 177 lbs/ft of torque
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
  • Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD)
  • Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
  • Engine Braking Assist (EBA)
  • Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
  • 5-speed manual transmission
  • Power-assisted front vented disc brakes
Warranty
  • 12-year/unlimited mileage Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Perforation 4)
  • 5-year/60,000-mile (whichever occurs first) Powertrain Limited Warranty 4)
  • 3-year/36,000-mile (whichever occurs first) New Vehicle Limited Warranty 4)
  • 3-year/36,000-mile (whichever occurs first) Roadside Assistance 5)
  • 3-year/36,000-mile (whichever occurs first) no-charge scheduled Carefree Maintenance™ Program 6)
  • 1) Some Volkswagen models are equipped with a keyless ignition feature. The details as to how the system works can vary and Volkswagen owners should consult their owner's literature or an authorized Volkswagen dealer if they have further questions about the operation of this feature. Please note that Volkswagen warns against leaving the vehicle unattended with the engine running, particularly in enclosed spaces.
  • 2) Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all accident circumstances. Always use safety belts, and seat children only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age.
  • 3) The Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS) will only activate in a collision where the airbags deploy or safety belt pretensioners activate. Not all collisions cause airbags to deploy or safety belt pretensioners to activate.
  • 4) ¹See dealer or warranty booklet for details.
  • 5) Roadside Assistance provided by a third party.
  • 6) The Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program covers the vehicle’s scheduled maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Coverage during the term of the new vehicle limited warranty at no additional charge. Some limitations apply. See dealer or vehicle maintenance program booklet for details.
Optional features
Technical
  • 6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic® and Sport mode
Optional Features
Colors
  • Black
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Reflex Silver Metallic
  • Candy White
  • Tornado Red
  • Tempest Blue Metallic
  • Toffee Brown Metallic
  • Titan Black V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces
  • Cornsilk Beige V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces
  • Moonrock Silver