Key specifications
Engine Size and Type: 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinderEngine Horsepower: 200 between 5,100 and 6,000 rpm
Engine Torque: 207 lb.-ft. between 1,800 and 5,000 rpm
Transmission: Six-speed manual or Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) automatic
Curb weight, lbs.: 3,308
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 23/32 mpg (manual); 25/31 mpg (DSG)
Length: 165.8 inches
Width: 69.3 inches
Wheelbase: 101.5 inches
Height: 58.4 inches
Leg room (front/rear): 41.2/35.3 inches
Head room (front/rear): 39.3/38.5 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: Five
Competitors: Acura RSX, Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged, Chrysler PT Cruiser GT, Dodge Caliber R/T, Ford Mustang, Honda Civic Si, Hyundai Tiburon, Mazda 3s, Mini Cooper S, Mitsubishi Eclipse, Pontiac G6 Coupe, Scion tC
Photos courtesy of Volkswagen