Volkswagen California | Specifications & Dimensions

Technical data
Trims and engines

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Technical data

External dimensions

Values shown are maximum dimensions

Number of doors: 5
Turning circle: 11.4 - 12.1 m
Wheelbase: 2.76 - 3.12 m

Internal dimensions

Number of seats: 4 - 5
Boot (seats up): 191 - 446 L
Boot (seats down): 1,213 - 1,720 L

Transmission and fuel

Transmission: Manual/Automatic

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Trims and engines

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California Standard

RRP £37,787

Currently unavailable on Carwow

Standard standard equipment

Interior Features

12V socket in passenger compartment
Rear head restraints
Manual front seats with height adjustment
Front head restraints
Storage drawers under front seats
Reach and rake adjustable steering column
Carpet floor covering in passenger compartment
Folding table on front seat backrests
Driver and passenger sun visors with vanity mirror
Carpet floor covering in cab
Electrically controlled heating system
5 standard interior lights in passenger compartment
Manual adjustable lumbar support in front seats
Removable storage packs in rear side window
Folding comfort bed with dished springs (1980mm x 1070mm)
2 folding chairs and 1 folding table including bag for storing under the bed
Pull-out kitchenette in the rear - single burner
Ventilation grille with mosquito screen for driver and front passenger doors
California lettering on the sliding doors at waistline level and on the tailgate, bottom left
Magnetic window blinds for all windows
Plastic door trim panel and fabric side trim panel
Lockable glove compartment door with light
LED reading light in passenger compartment
3 seat bench in 2nd row (fold/flip/removable)
Double grid cloth upholstery
Integrated gas bottle, cooker, cutlery drawer and storage in mini kitchen
Single front passenger seat
Interior light in headliner incorporating LED technology

Exterior Features

Electric front windows
Rain sensor
Body colour door handles
Body colour bumpers
Automatic headlight control system
Automatic hazard lights activation under emergency braking
Windscreen wiper with variable intermittent delay and wash wipe system
Black painted exterior mirror housings
Fixed side window in load/passenger compartment
Rear window wiper and washer system with intermittent control
Exterior mirrors - power adjustable, heated and power folding
Twin near side and off side sliding doors
LED tailgate surround lighting
Silver sliding door rail
3rd brake light
Unique california badging

Driver Convenience

On board computer
Service interval indicator
Multi function display
Rear view camera
Driver alert system
Digital cockpit
Start/stop system with regenerative braking
eCall emergency call system
Bluetooth handsfree system
Dynamic road sign display
Lane keeping system
Preparation for function control module
Tailgate with heated window
We connect preparation

Passive Safety

Electronic brake force distribution
Electronic Stability Programme
3x3 point rear seatbelts
Automatic post collision braking system
Tyre pressure loss indicator
Engine drag torque control
Child seat ISOFIX attachment rear outer seats
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
Electric parking brake with auto hold function
Power operated child safety locks
Traction control system (TCS)
Brake assist
First aid kit with warning triangle and safety vest
3-point seat belts in front with pretensioner and height adjustment
Side and curtain airbag for driver and front passenger
Curtain airbag for outer seats in rear
Front centre airbag
Front Assist with pedestrian monitoring and city emergency braking system
Seat belt warning if unfastened, front and rear

Security

Electronic engine immobiliser
Anti theft alarm system with interior monitoring, backup horn and towing protection
Wheel bolts unlockable anti-theft protection
Central locking system "Keyless-Go"

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Diesel particulate filter
Electronic differential lock
180A alternator

Entertainment

2 (type C) USB interfaces in dashboard

Trim

Decorative inserts birch vein

2 engines available with the Standard trim

Acceleration (0-60mph)

11.9 s

CO2 Emissions

153 g/km

First year road tax

£1,360

Fuel economy

42 mpg

Top speed

112 mph

Gears

6-speed