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Vehicle Highlights
MPG: City 30/Hwy 42 Max Seating: 5
Doors: 2 Engine: 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.0 Liter
Drivetrain: FWD Transmission: Manual, 6-Spd
EPA Class: Compact Cars Body Style: Hatchback Coupe
Country of Origin: Germany Country of Assembly: Germany
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Exterior Colors Availability MFG Code
Black 
(Req's an Interior Color)
 Available [A1A1]
Blue, Graphite Metallic 
(Req's an Interior Color)
 Available [W9W9]
Blue, Shark Metallic 
(N/A After 2/5/2012)
(Req's an Interior Color)
 Available [5R5R]
Gray, United Metallic 
(Req's an Interior Color)
 Available [X6X6]
Red, Tornado 
(Req's an Interior Color)
 Available [G2G2]
Silver, Reflex Metallic 
(Req's an Interior Color)
 Available [8E8E]
White, Candy 
(Req's an Interior Color)
 Available [B4B4]
Interior Colors Availability MFG Code
Black, Titan 
(Req's an Exterior Color)
 Available [KA]
Engine Availability MFG Code
4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.0 Liter  Standard  
Transmission Availability MFG Code
Manual, 6-Spd  Standard  
Safety and Security Availability MFG Code
First Aid Kit, (PIO)  Available [AID]
Interior Availability MFG Code
Floor Mats, Carpeted F&R (PIO) 
(N/A w/Protection Kit-GKP, Distinction Kit-GSR or Protection Plus-GTM) [Includes] Cargo Mat.
 Available [GKC]
Floor Mats, Rubber F&R (PIO) 
(Std w/Protection Kit-GKP, Distinction Kit-GSR & Protection Plus-GTM) [Includes] Cargo Mat.
 Available [GKM]
Floor Mats, Rubber F&R (PIO) 
(N/A w/Protection Kit-GKP, Distinction Kit-GSR or Protection Plus-GTM) [Includes] Cargo Mat.
 Available [GMT]
Exterior Availability MFG Code
Ground Effects Kit, (PIO) 
Models After 9/23/2011
(N/A Mud Guards-GGG or Protection Kit-GKP) [All Models] Include Side Sill Extensions, Roof Spoiler & Front Valence. [2.5L & TDI Before 9/23/2011] Includes All Models Equipment Plus Chrome Exhaust.
 Available [GKX]
Ground Effects Kit, (PIO) 
Models Before 9/23/2011
(N/A Mud Guards-GGG or Protection Kit-GKP) [All Models] Include Side Sill Extensions, Roof Spoiler & Front Valence. [2.5L & TDI Before 9/23/2011] Includes All Models Equipment Plus Chrome Exhaust.
 Available [GKA]
Mud Guards, F&R (PIO) 
(N/A w/Ground Effects Kit-GKA or GKX) (Std w/Protection Kit-GKP)
 Available [GGG]
Protection Kit, (PIO) 
(N/A w/Floor Mats-GKC, Distinction Pkg-GSR, Ground Effects-GKA or GKX or Protection Plus-GTM) [Includes] Cargo Mat, Rubber F&R Floor Mats & F&R Mud Guards.
 Available [GKP]
Protection Plus, (PIO) 
(N/A After 9/23/2011) (N/A w/Floor Mats-GKC or GMT, Distinction Kit-GSR or Protection Kit-GKP) [Includes] Rubber F&R Floor Mats & Chrome Exhaust.
 Available [GTM]
Spoiler, Roof (PIO) 
(Std w/Ground Effects Kit-GKA & GKX)
 Available [GHS ]
Mechanical Availability MFG Code
Exhaust, Chrome (PIO) 
(N/A After 9/23/2011) (Std w/Distinction Kit-GSR, Ground Effects Kit-GKA & Protection Plus-GTM)
 Available [GTE]
Other Availability MFG Code
Distinction Kit, (PIO) 
(N/A After 9/23/2011) (N/A w/Floor Mats-GKC or GMT, Protection Kit-GKP or Protection Plus-GTM) [Includes] Cargo Mat, Chrome Exhaust & Rubber F&R Floor Mats.
 Available [GSR ]
Wheels Availability MFG Code
Wheels, Black Karthoum Sport Alloy (PIO) 
(N/A After 1/30/2012)
[Includes] P225/40R18XL Tires.
 Available [GBK]
Wheels, Seattle Alloy (PIO) 
(Late Availability)
 Available [CD1]
Wheels, Silver Sport Goal Alloy (PIO) 
(N/A After 12/14/2011)
[Includes] P225/40R18XL Tires.
 Available [GGE]
Tires Availability MFG Code
P225/40R18XL 
(Available & Included Only w/Wheels-GBK & GGE)
 Available  
P225/45HR17 
(Available & Included Only w/Wheels-GEE or GKK on 2.5L)
 Standard  
Powertrain
Engine 4-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.0 Liter
Horsepower 140 @ 4000 RPM
Torque 236 @ 1750 RPM
Gas Mileage City 30/Hwy 42
Bore x Stroke 3.19 x 3.76
Compression Ratio 16.5
Fuel Type Diesel
Fuel Induction Direct Injection
Valve Train Dual Overhead Cam
Valves Per Cylinder 4
Total Number Valves 16
Transmission Manual, 6-Spd
Drivetrain FWD
Transfer Case -
Dimensions
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gallons
Wheel Base 101.5 inches
Overall Length 165.4 inches
Width with Mirrors 70.3 inches
Width without Mirrors -
Height 58.2 inches
Curb Weight 2994 lbs.
Tires / Wheel Size P225/45HR17
Rear Tires / Wheel Size -
Turning Radius 35.8 feet
Standard Axle Ratio 3.45
Minimum Ground Clearance 5.4 inches
Maximum Ground Clearance -
Maximum GVWR -
Maximum Towing -
Payload Base Capacity -
Head Room: Front 39.3 inches
Head Room: Rear 38.5 inches
Leg Room: Front 41.2 inches
Leg Room: Rear 35.5 inches
Shoulder Room: Front 54.7 inches
Shoulder Room: Rear 52.8 inches
EPA Passenger 92.9 cu.ft.
EPA Trunk or Cargo 15.2 cu.ft.
EPA Total Interior -
Truck Bed Volume -
 
Safety
Standard Airbag Driver
Passenger
Front Head Curtain
Front Side
Child Door Locks Not available
Engine Immobilizer Standard
Traction Control Standard
Communication System -
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Warranty Information
Basic 3 years or 36000 miles
Powertrain 5 years or 60000 miles
Corrosion/Rust Thru 12 years with Unlimited miles
Roadside Assistance Program 3 years or 36000 miles
Non-Transferable Powertrain -
Hybrid Components -
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