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R373 800 – R585 800
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A compact five-door hatchback with a 1.0-litre turbo three-cylinder petrol engine in 70 kW and 85 kW form, and a 2.0-litre GTI. It is offered with a five-speed manual, a seven-speed DSG or, for the GTI, a six-speed DSG.
Key specs
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Engine
- 1.0–2.0L
- Transmission
- Manual / Auto
- Seats
- 5
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Drive
- FWD
Full specifications
| Model year | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Power | 70–147 kW |
| Torque | 175–320 Nm |
| Engine size | 1.0–2.0L |
| Airbags | 6 |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7–10.8 s |
| Top speed | 187–238 km/h |
| CO₂ emissions | 121–147 g/km |
| Ground clearance | 133–148 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1 067–1 247 kg |
| Service plan | 3 years / 45 000 km |
| Service interval | 15 000 km |
| Warranty | 3 years / 120 000 km |
| Corrosion warranty | 12 years |
Versions (5)
1.0 TSI 70kWPetrol
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine
- 1.0L
- Power
- 70 kW
- Torque
- 175 Nm
- Transmission
- Manual (5-speed)
- Drive
- FWD
- Fuel economy
- 5.3 L/100km
- Airbags
- 6
- Service plan
- 3 years / 45 000 km
- Warranty
- 3 years / 120 000 km
- Corrosion warranty
- 12 years
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.8 s
- Top speed
- 187 km/h
- CO₂ emissions
- 121 g/km
- Ground clearance
- 148 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1 067 kg
Life 1.0 TSI 70kWPetrol
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine
- 1.0L
- Power
- 70 kW
- Torque
- 175 Nm
- Transmission
- Manual (5-speed)
- Drive
- FWD
- Fuel economy
- 5.4 L/100km
- Airbags
- 6
- Service plan
- 3 years / 45 000 km
- Warranty
- 3 years / 120 000 km
- Corrosion warranty
- 12 years
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.8 s
- Top speed
- 187 km/h
- CO₂ emissions
- 124 g/km
- Ground clearance
- 148 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1 067 kg
Life 1.0 TSI 85kW DSGPetrol
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine
- 1.0L
- Power
- 85 kW
- Torque
- 200 Nm
- Transmission
- DCT (7-speed)
- Drive
- FWD
- Fuel economy
- 5.4 L/100km
- Airbags
- 6
- Service plan
- 3 years / 45 000 km
- Warranty
- 3 years / 120 000 km
- Corrosion warranty
- 12 years
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.7 s
- Top speed
- 200 km/h
- CO₂ emissions
- 123 g/km
- Ground clearance
- 148 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1 100 kg
R-Line 1.0 TSI 85kW DSGPetrol
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine
- 1.0L
- Power
- 85 kW
- Torque
- 200 Nm
- Transmission
- DCT (7-speed)
- Drive
- FWD
- Fuel economy
- 5.4 L/100km
- Airbags
- 6
- Service plan
- 3 years / 45 000 km
- Warranty
- 3 years / 120 000 km
- Corrosion warranty
- 12 years
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.7 s
- Top speed
- 200 km/h
- CO₂ emissions
- 123 g/km
- Ground clearance
- 148 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1 100 kg
GTI 2.0 TSI 147kW DSGPetrol
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine
- 2.0L
- Power
- 147 kW
- Torque
- 320 Nm
- Transmission
- DCT (6-speed)
- Drive
- FWD
- Fuel economy
- 6.4 L/100km
- Airbags
- 6
- Service plan
- 3 years / 45 000 km
- Warranty
- 3 years / 120 000 km
- Corrosion warranty
- 12 years
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.7 s
- Top speed
- 238 km/h
- CO₂ emissions
- 147 g/km
- Ground clearance
- 133 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1 247 kg
Features
✓ Standard · + Optional extra · ✕ Not available · — Not stated by the manufacturer
Key features
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Standard on 1 of 5 versions
- Stability control
- Standard
- Reversing camera
- Optional extra on 4 of 5 versions, at extra cost
- Front parking sensors
- Standard on 4 of 5 versions
- Rear parking sensors
- Standard on 4 of 5 versions
- Apple CarPlay
- Standard
- Android Auto
- Standard
- Adaptive cruise control
- Optional extra on 4 of 5 versions, at extra cost
- Climate control
- Manual / Dual-zone
Safety (5)
- Airbag positions
- Front, side, curtain
- ABS brakes
- Standard
- Brake assist
- Standard
- Hill start assist
- Standard
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Standard
Driver assistance (2)
- Cruise control
- Standard on 4 of 5 versions
- Lane keep assist
- Optional extra on 4 of 5 versions, at extra cost
Tech and connectivity (7)
- Touchscreen
- 8 in
- Phone connection
- Wired / Wireless
- Bluetooth
- Standard
- Built-in navigation
- Optional extra on 4 of 5 versions, at extra cost
- USB ports
- 2–4
- Speakers
- 4–6
- Digital instrument cluster
- Standard
Comfort (8)
- Keyless entry
- Optional extra on 4 of 5 versions, at extra cost
- Seats
- Fabric / Leather
- Heated front seats
- Standard on 1 of 5 versions
- Electric windows
- Front and rear
- Steering adjustment
- Height and reach
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Standard on 4 of 5 versions
- Sunroof
- Panoramic, optional on 4 of 5 versions, at extra cost
- Rear seats fold
- 60:40 on 4 of 5 versions
Exterior (6)
- Wheels
- 14–17 in steel / alloy
- Headlamps
- LED
- Daytime running lights
- Standard
- Fog lamps
- Standard on 3 of 5 versions
- Electrically folding mirrors
- Standard on 4 of 5 versions
- Spare wheel
- Space-saver / Full-size
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