Available new from: October 2005  -  December 2009

Volkswagen California (05-15)
Volkswagen California (05-15)
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Scroll down for the full details of the Volkswagen California 2005 right here. On this page, you will find all the key specs for the California from overall fuel efficiency in MPG and its top speed in MPH, to running costs, dimensions, data and lots more. With Parkers you'll find the most comprehensive source of car specs online.
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Specs Overview

2wd
Manual
Diesel
4dr
Power (bhp)171 bhp
Acceleration 0-60 mph12.6 secs
Miles per tank580 miles
Insurance group get an insurance quote? 0
Annual road tax £415 - £710 See all rates
Dimensions (mm)Length 4890mm X Width 2242mm
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Costs

What is the price to buy a used and new California 2005 and what is the overall running cost?

Fuel consumption
Pre-2017 test standard Explanation
Official fuel economy tests explained
An improved official test for car fuel economy was introduced in September 2017.
The new WLTP test gives figures closer to a car's "true mpg" than the pre-2017 NEDC test, which tended to overstate mpg compared to what real-world drivers would get.
When looking at mpg for two cars, always check the figures were measured under the same test system. Comparing one car's WLTP figure with another's NEDC figure will not tell you which has the better mpg.
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33 mpg
Insurance group-
Annual road tax £415 - £710 See all rates
Price when new£38,190
Used price range£10,885 - £23,345
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Dimensions

What are the dimensions of California 2005 and its fuel capacity and the overall weight?

Fuel Capacity80 litres
Weight2462kg
Length4890mm
Width2242mm
Height1990mm
Wheelbase3000mm
Turning Circle11m
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Performance

What is the BHP, top speed, torque, and CO2 emissions of California 2005?

Power171 bhp
Top Speed115 mph
0-60 mph12.6 secs
Torque400 Nm, 295 ft-lb
CO2 Emissions221 g/km
Euro Emissions Standard4
Miles Per Tank580 miles
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Equipment list & trim options

SE Basic equipment
  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Heated mirrors
  • Lumbar support
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Traction control
SE Standard Equipment
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front fog lights
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Heated seats
  • Remote locking
  • Side airbags
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
SE Optional Equipment
  • Climate control
  • Cruise control
  • Service indicator
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Engine

What is the Engine size, fuel type, transmission, and Gearbox of Volkswagen California 2005?

Engine Size2460cc
Cylinders5
Valves10
Fuel TypeDiesel
TransmissionManual
Gearbox6 Speed
DrivetrainFront wheel drive
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Cabin & Luggage

What are the number of seats and doors in Volkswagen California 2005 and its boot size?

Doors4
Seats4
Luggage Capacity-
Unbraked Towing Weight750kg
Braked Towing Weight2500kg
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Safety ratings

The Volkswagen California (05-15) was tested by Euro NCAP in and received the following safety ratings:

  • Adult Occupant - 4 stars
  • Child Occupant - 4 stars
  • Vulnerable road users - 1 stars

Euro NCAP provides motoring consumers with a realistic and independent assessment of the safety performance of some of the most popular cars sold in Europe. The safety ratings are determined from a series of vehicle tests, designed and carried out by Euro NCAP. These tests represent, in a simplified way, important real life accident scenarios that could result in injured or killed car occupants or other road users.

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