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Overview
- Body
- Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- Cyl
- 5EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,700EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- SmartWay certified
- Yes
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 161 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Width
- 68 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Height
- 59 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Wheelbase
- 99 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 2,884 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 0
- Owner complaints
- 0
- Theft rate
- 1.1 per 1,000 produced (CY 2010 federal data)
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
8 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Jun 4, 2014UNKNOWN OR OTHER941403
Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
Mar 8, 2014EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS941402
Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
Jun 7, 2013VISIBILITY/WIPER921302
Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
Mar 12, 2013ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEMVWP1305
Engine Exhaust Flap Limited Warranty Extension
Feb 1, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELTT 90-11-10
Tech Tips (Instrument Cluster Production Mode): During PDI, or after installation of a replacement cluster, ?Pro? may be displayed in place of the odometer. The high beam indicator may be flashing in the instrument cluster as well. This indicates the cluster is in Production mode. Production mode is not the same as ?Transport? mode. This document infroms of the difference between Production, and Transport mode.
Nov 2, 2012UNKNOWN OR OTHER921204
Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
Nov 1, 2012EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALVWC0911
Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Gasoline Engines (Except Routan) - REVISED
Feb 14, 2011UNKNOWN OR OTHER941401
Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Maintenance
- 2 yr / 20k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.