Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010- | 2010- | 2010- | 2010- | 2010- | 2010- | 2010- |
Model | Boxster | Boxster | Jetta / Golf / GTI | Jetta / Golf / GTI | Jetta / Golf / GTI | Jetta / Golf / GTI | Jetta / Golf / GTI | Jetta / Golf / GTI | Jetta / Golf / GTI |
Trim | Base | S | S | Limited Edition | SE | TDI | TDI Cup Edition | SEL | Wolfsburg Edition |
Engines | |||||||||
Transmissions | |||||||||
Drivetrains | |||||||||
Tires | |||||||||
Audio Systems | |||||||||
Accessories | |||||||||
Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier. | |||||||||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |||||||||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||||||
Homelink. | |||||||||
Removable or foldable barrier extends upward behind the front seatbacks, preventing cold air from entering the front seat area. | |||||||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||||
Rear disc brakes. | |||||||||
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common. | |||||||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||||||||
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | |||||||||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |||||||||
Ceramic composite brake rotors. | |||||||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | |||||||||
Torso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | |||||||||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | |||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
Torso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | |||||||||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | |||||||||
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | |||||||||
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | |||||||||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |||||||||
Cargo Management | |||||||||
Usually part of an overhead console. | |||||||||
Usually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat. | |||||||||
Climate Control | |||||||||
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |||||||||
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | |||||||||
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor. | |||||||||
Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling. | |||||||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||||||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||||||||
Makes rain bead up and roll off the windows. | |||||||||
Drivetrain | |||||||||
When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | |||||||||
Engine / Motor | |||||||||
Valves open in the exhaust at high rpm and/or during brisk acceleration, for power boost and/or richer sound. Valves can also be opened with a switch. | |||||||||
The engine is located behind the driver but ahead of the rear axle. | |||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
Changes sound of exhaust and/or appearance of the tips. In some cases might slightly improve performance. | |||||||||
Exterior | |||||||||
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. | |||||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||||||
Only listed if a second, smaller spoiler is also standard or optional. No additional value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
Spoiler extends automatically at high speeds. Otherwise flush with body. Can be manually extended and retracted. | |||||||||
In addition to first rear spoiler. | |||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
Gas Guzzler Tax | |||||||||
Infotainment | |||||||||
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | |||||||||
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | |||||||||
Includes CD player. | |||||||||
Audio system capable of playing DVD-Audio discs. | |||||||||
Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data. | |||||||||
Integrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port. | |||||||||
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files. | |||||||||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | |||||||||
Screen-based navigation system. | |||||||||
Enables navigation even without roads. Requires and does not include the value of a navigation system. | |||||||||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | |||||||||
SD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader. | |||||||||
Information about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | |||||||||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |||||||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||||
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||||||||
Passenger-side rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||||||||
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||||||||
Stopwatch, lap timer. Usually includes an analog clock. | |||||||||
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | |||||||||
Make it easier for following vehicles to see the vehicle in fog. | |||||||||
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | |||||||||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | |||||||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||||||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||||||||
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. | |||||||||
Front row reading lights. | |||||||||
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | |||||||||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |||||||||
Headlights swivel when steering wheel is turned. | |||||||||
Reports engine speed. | |||||||||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | |||||||||
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | |||||||||
Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||||
All-weather floormats. | |||||||||
Won't be listed in conjunction with wood or aluminum trim even if they are available together. | |||||||||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |||||||||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | |||||||||
Leather beyond the seating surfaces, door panels, and IP top. No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | |||||||||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | |||||||||
Power adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns. | |||||||||
Power adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns. | |||||||||
Power adjustable bolsters on the seat cushion, to prevent sliding out of the seat in hard turns. | |||||||||
Power adjustable bolsters on the seat cushion, to prevent sliding out of the seat in hard turns. | |||||||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||||||
A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe. | |||||||||
Synthetic suede steering wheel rim. | |||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | |||||||||
Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | |||||||||
Real wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim. | |||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||
Shocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting. | |||||||||
Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration. | |||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
Transmission | |||||||||
Electronically controls engine and transmission for perfect launch. | |||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
Paddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission. |
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