Verdict
B
BHP
316 bhp
0–60
4.9 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
32.0 mpg
Used
£12,000-£40,000
Strengths
- MQB platform — significantly improved
- 7-seat Allspace from 2017
- eHybrid PHEV from 2020 / R from 2021
Weaknesses
- EA888 EVO PCV diaphragm
- MIB infotainment glitches
- PHEV cabin space hit by battery
Notable tech
- MQB platform
- EA888 EVO 2.0 TSI petrol
- EA288 2.0 TDI
- Haldex 5 4Motion AWD
- Allspace 7-seater (2017+)
- eHybrid PHEV (2020+) ~31-mile range
- R 320 bhp variant (2021+)
- 2020 facelift
Common issues
- EA888 EVO PCV
- 7-speed DSG mechatronic
- MIB infotainment freezes
- PHEV battery cooling pump faults
Engine derivatives
UK trims and engines offered across Mk2's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
1.5 TSI EVO 150
BHP148
Torque250 Nm
0–609.2 s
Top127 mph
MPG40 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DSG
2.0 TSI 190
BHP187
Torque320 Nm
0–607.7 s
Top136 mph
MPG36 mpg
Drive4Motion
Gearbox7DSG
2.0 TSI 230
BHP227
Torque350 Nm
0–606.5 s
Top143 mph
MPG34 mpg
Drive4Motion
Gearbox7DSG
2.0 TSI 320 R
BHP316
Torque420 Nm
0–604.9 s
Top155 mph
MPG32 mpg
Drive4Motion
Gearbox7DSG
1.4 TSI eHybrid 245
BHP242
Torque400 Nm
0–607.5 s
Top127 mph
MPG188 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6DSG
2.0 TDI 150
BHP148
Torque340 Nm
0–609.3 s
Top125 mph
MPG54 mpg
DriveFWD / 4Motion
Gearbox6MT / 7DSG
2.0 TDI 190
BHP187
Torque400 Nm
0–607.9 s
Top134 mph
MPG47 mpg
Drive4Motion
Gearbox7DSG