| 2.0L DOHC FSI 16-valve turbocharged I4 engine | | Hard shell battery box protection |
| 6-speed DSG transmission w/Tiptronic & sport mode- launch control | | Front wheel drive |
| GTI sport suspension w/vehicle lowering -inc: independent front MacPherson struts w/stabilizer bar & fully independent rear four-link suspension w/coil springs- telescopic shock absorbers & stabilizer bar | | Electro-mechanical variable assist pwr rack & pinion steering |
| Cross differential system (XDS) | | Pwr front vented- rear solid disc brakes w/red calipers |
| Dual polished exhaust tips -inc: sound generator | | 18 Laguna alloy wheels |
| 225/40R18 all-season tires | | Temporary use spare tire |
| Sport front/side/rear valences -inc: textured black sport side skirts | | Pwr tilt/sliding sunroof -inc: manual sunshade |
| Body-color bumpers | | Body-color rear roof spoiler |
| Body-color moldings | | Fully galvanized sheet metal |
| Heat-insulated glass | | Black front grille -inc: honeycomb mesh & red surrounding strip |
| Halogen headlights -inc: clear/lightweight/chip-resistant polycarbonate lenses | | Xenon headlights w/adaptive front light system (AFS) |
| Fog lights | | Body-color heated pwr mirrors -inc: integrated turn signals- blinker control stalk w/lane-change feature |
| Adjustable intermittent windshield wipers w/heated washer nozzles | | Rear window wiper |
| Body-color exterior door handles | | Window diversity antenna |
| 8-way manual heated front sport bucket seats -inc: optimized head restraints- lumbar support- emergency locking retractors for all seating positions | | 60/40 split-folding rear seat -inc: height-adjustable head restraints for all seating positions- (2) cup holders- pass-through- interlock feature- center armrest |
| Adjustable front center armrest w/storage compartment | | Center console -inc: (2) front cup holders- front open storage compartment |
| Leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping multifunction sport steering wheel -inc: wheel-mounted shift paddles | | Theft-deterrent steering column |
| Highline instrument cluster -inc: multi-function trip computer- compass- brake pad wear indicator- seatbelt reminder- fuel cap seal warning- illumination for controls & gauges | | Headlights-on warning tone |
| Pwr windows -inc: front windows w/driver side 1-touch up/down feature- pinch protection | | Mirror control pad w/joystick controls |
| Anti-theft vehicle alarm system -inc: panic button | | Immobilizer theft-deterrent system |
| Cruise control | | Touchscreen navigation system |
| Climatic air conditioning -inc: air-conditioning in center console | | Air vents in instrument panel |
| Electric rear window defroster | | Rear passenger ventilation for heat |
| Soft-opening lockable glovebox | | Chrome interior door handles |
| Metallic door trim | | Integrated armrest in front door panels |
| Front door storage pockets | | Roof console w/integrated sunglasses holder |
| Sliding visors w/covered illuminated vanity mirrors | | Interior dome lamp w/time delay- (2) front reading lamps |
| Luggage compartment light | | Front seatback storage pockets |
| Plastic loading edge protection | | Inside hatch grip |
| Rear cargo cover | | (2) trunk tie-down hooks -inc: (1) in each corner |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | | Engine braking assist (EBA) |
| Electronic brake-pressure distribution (EBD) | | Hydraulic brake assist (HBA) |
| Intelligent crash response system (ICRS) | | Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams |
| Crash optimized front end | | Daytime running lights |
| Dual front airbags | | Front side-thorax airbags |
| Front/rear side curtain airbags | | Buckle switch |
| Height adjustable front 3-point safety belts w/pretensioners- load limiters | | LATCH child restraint system |
| Child safety rear door locks | | Tire pressure monitoring system |
| Collapsible steering column | | Dual tone horns |