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  • Fuel Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • 0-60 11.9 secs
  • Max Speed 126 mph
  • Max Power 201 BHP
  • Efficiency 34.9 mpg
  • CO2 Emissions 213 g/km

Accessories

The following equipment is available for a new Volkswagen California Diesel Estate 2.0 TDI Ocean (204 PS) 4-door DSG:

  • Standard Equipment
  • Available at No Cost

Option packs, the options contained in the packs, optional extra data and prices shown may not be final or confirmed by Volkswagen. Some options and packs cannot be ordered in certain combinations. Please ensure that you confirm the specification of the vehicle prior to making a final decision to purchase.

Options and Packs

Price

  • Driver Convenience
    8" touch screen Standard
    Adaptive cruise control with speed limiter and city emergency braking Standard
    Cross wind assist Standard
    Digital cockpit and driver alert system Standard
    eCall emergency system Standard
    Lane assist with side assist Standard
    Mobile phone interface Standard
    Navigation system preparation Standard
    Service interval indicator Standard
    Speed limiter Standard
    Start/stop system with regenerative braking Standard
    Tailgate latch without unlocking function from inside Standard
    Tailgate with window aperture and with power latching Standard
    Voice control system Standard
    Wired and wireless app connect Standard
    Navigation system discover media including streaming and internet No Cost
    Parking sensors - front and rear with park assist No Cost
    Rear view camera No Cost
    Traffic sign recognition £357
    Discover media pro navigation system including streaming and internet £868
    Driving profile selection "Drive Select" and Adaptive Chassis Control DCC with dynamic chassis £1,841

    Passive Safety

    Airbags - Drivers and front passengers side and curtain airbags Standard
    Driver/Front Passenger airbags Standard
    Electronic stability control, ABS, ASR, EDL, brake assist system Standard
    Height adjustable 3 point seat belts on outer seats in cab with electric pretensioners Standard
    Hill start assist Standard
    Passenger airbag deactivation system Standard
    Power operated child safety locks Standard
    Single tone horn Standard
    Warning buzzer and light for driver seat belt not fastened Standard
    Tyre pressure monitoring system No Cost
    Warning triangle and first aid kit No Cost
    First aid kit with warning triangle and safety vest £91
    Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (direct measurement) £224

    Security
    Anti theft alarm system with interior monitoring in cab, backup horn and towing protection Standard
    Central locking system with radio remote control, system controls inside and safelock Standard
    Lockable wheel bolts Standard
    2 remote folding keys No Cost
    4 remote control folding keys £161

    Interior Features
    1 waste bin in door storage compartment of the cab Standard
    12V outlets in dashboard X 2 Standard
    2 velour floor mats Standard
    2-seater bench/bed,movable along rail system and folds down into a two person bed Standard
    230V inlet with charging feature for vehicle batteries and 230V outlet in the interior Standard
    3 spoke leather wrapped multifunction steering wheel Standard
    Allergen filter Standard
    Armrest for both cab seats Standard
    Camping table for inside/outside in sliding door and 2 folding chairs in tailgate Standard
    Child seat anchors ISOFIX and top tether for Multivan/California in 2nd to 4th row of seats Standard
    Climatronic 3 zone air conditioning with 2nd evaporator, auxiliary heater, air conditioned headliner and additional passenger control Standard
    Dimmable illuminated instruments Standard
    Electromechanical speed sensitive power steering, height and longitudinally adjustable steering column Standard
    Front head restraints Standard
    Fully functional kitchen with gas hob, sink and 42 litre compressor cool box Standard
    Glove compartment with illumination Standard
    Grab handles on A pillar for access, on driver and front passenger side Standard
    Heated driver and front passenger seats Standard
    Illuminated steps in passenger/load compartment Standard
    Illuminated sun visors with mirror and airbag label on front passenger sun visor Standard
    Interior light concept for camper with comfort in passenger compartment incl additional LED light in the pop up roof for the loft bed,in the tailgate Standard
    Interior loading edge protection in plastic Standard
    Jack and tool kit Standard
    Manually adjustable lumbar supports for left and right single seat in the 1st row of seats Standard
    Operating voltage 12V including 230V outlet on driver seat Standard
    Plastic floor covering in passenger compartment Standard
    Programmable parking heater with radio remote control and auxiliary heater Standard
    Rear head restraints Standard
    Refrigerant R1234yf Standard
    Roof bed (2000 x 1200 mm) with spring plates and mattress Standard
    Soft folding grab handles on roof frame Standard
    Special interior noise suppression measures Standard
    Special sound deadening measures in cab and passenger compartment Standard
    Step illumination with California lettering Standard
    Swivel seat on the left, with lumbar support in 1st row of seats Standard
    Swivel seat on the right, with lumbar support in 1st row of seats Standard
    Waeco compressor fridge Standard
    Waste water storage tank with lockable external filler cap and electric pump Standard
    Without height adjustment for driver and single passenger seats Standard
    Bed extension with sleeping mat No Cost
    Cupboards in graphite grey slate effect No Cost
    Seat trim covers in circuit fabric upholstery No Cost
    Velour non woven floor covering in cab No Cost
    Additional rail for preparation for installation of additional seat £119
    Magnetic flashlight without socket in front £119
    Lockable storage compartment £175
    Storage net in roof bed access opening 2nd drawer in bench seat instead of load through hatch £273
    Bed extension with comfort sleeping mat £413
    Kitchen cupboard in graphite grey slate effect with outdoor shower connection £448
    Floor covering in wood effect £630
    Art velours microfleece upholstery + seat centre section with seat bolsters in leather £1,582

    Wheels
    17" Aracaju silver alloy wheels No Cost
    17" Devonport alloy wheels in silver - Z8F No Cost
    17" Woodstock black diamond turned surface alloy wheels No Cost
    215/60 R17 tyres with optimised rolling resistance No Cost
    235/55 R17 with super low rolling resistance No Cost
    255/45 R18 tyres with super low rolling resistance No Cost
    Steel spare wheel with original equipment tire No Cost
    Tyre mobility kit in lieu of spare wheel Includes 12V compressor and tyre sealant No Cost
    All weather tyres 215/60 R17 with super low rolling resistance £210
    All weather tyres 235/55 R17 with super low rolling resistance tyres £210
    Alloy spare wheel with original equipment tyre £350
    18" Teresina black diamond turned alloy wheels £1,288
    18" Palmerston diamond turned alloy wheels £1,876

    Trim
    Comfort dashboard lower part in palladium with chrome elements and bezels painted in black Standard
    Circuit fabric seat trim covers - Titanium black/ Palladium No Cost
    Inlays - Bright brushed grey No Cost
    Pewter wave grey decorative inserts No Cost
    Art velours microfleece - Titanium black/Palladium + seat centre section with seat bolsters in leather £1,582

    Exterior Features
    Additional dust seals on the outside Standard
    Automatic headlight range control Standard
    Body colour bumpers Standard
    Body coloured door handles Standard
    Body coloured door mirrors Standard
    California badge on the front wing and on the rear Standard
    California nameplate on the fender and on the rear Standard
    Electrically adjustable, heated, folding exterior mirrors Standard
    Electrohydrolic operated pop up roof with 3 windows and 1 front aperture, canvas in basalt grey Standard
    Front fog lights with cornering function Standard
    Heat insulating cab side windows, passenger compartment side windows tinted and with double glazing Standard
    Heated washer nozzles in front and washer fluid level indicator Standard
    High level 3rd brake light Standard
    LED headlamps with LED separate daytime running light Standard
    Left convex exterior mirror Standard
    Mounting rails on the roof (preparation for movable roof rack) Standard
    Privacy glass with heat insulation Standard
    Radiator grille painted in black with 5 chrome trims, additional chrome trim at lower radiator grille Standard
    Rear boot Standard
    Rear wardrobe with hanging rail and mirror Standard
    Rear window with insulating glass, rear window wiper and washer system Standard
    Right convex exterior mirror Standard
    Sliding window in front with fly screen and fixed window in rear in load passenger compartment left Standard
    Sliding window in front with fly screen and fixed window in rear in load passenger compartment right Standard
    Without left sliding door in load/passenger compartment Standard
    Awning housing and rail in black No Cost
    Heat insulating windshield made of laminated glass No Cost
    Red LED rear combination lamps No Cost
    Sliding door on the right in load/ passenger compartment with power latching No Cost
    Solid paint No Cost
    Without trailer hitch No Cost
    Front and rear mud flaps £210
    High beam assist £210
    Awning housing and rail in silver £294
    Towbar preparation includes trailer stabilisation £336
    Special solid paint £392
    Roof bellows - Glacier blue £406
    Roof bellows - Strawberry red £406
    Power sliding door on the right in passenger compartment £483
    Heated front windscreen with heat reflecting glass £630
    Trailer assist including park assist, front and rear parking sensors, rear view camera and side protection £728
    Metallic paint £966
    Pearl effect paint £966
    Removable/lockable towbar includes trailer stabilisation £973

    Paintwork
    Solid - Ascot grey No Cost
    Solid - Cherry red No Cost
    Special solid - Candy white £392
    Metallic - Fortana red £966
    Metallic - Indium grey £966
    Metallic - Mojave beige £966
    Metallic - Reflex silver £966
    Metallic - Startlight blue £966
    Pearl - Deep black £966

    Entertainment
    2 (type C) USB interfaces in dashboard Standard
    8 speakers (4 tweeters + 4 woofers) Standard
    Digital radio reception (DAB+) Standard
    Regional code ECE for radio Standard

    Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

    17 inch chassis with 17 inch disc brakes in front and 16 inch disc brake in rear Standard
    2 additional batteries with free maintanace including 1 additional battery with cut-off relay Standard
    70 litre fuel tank No Cost
    Increased alternator capacity No Cost
    80 litre fuel tank £112
    Stronger AGM battery and increased alternator capacity £329

    Smokers pack - California

    Standard
    Cigarette lighter
    Front ashtray

    Lights and vision pack - California Ocean

    Standard
    Automatic headlights
    Break away auto dimming rear view interior mirror
    Leaving home and manual coming home lighting function
    Windscreen wiper and intermittent control with rain sensors

    Chrome pack - California

    £504
    B-pillar in contrasting color glossy black
    Chrome trims in front lower air intake on the sides and in rear
    Front fog lights with cornering function
    Radiator grille

    Acoustic package with heated windscreen - California

    £516
    Additional sound insulation
    Heated front windscreen with heat reflecting glass
    Laminated glass in front with privacy glass in rear

    Style package with 17 " Devonport alloy wheel - California

    £1,044
    17" Devonport alloy wheels in silver - 41S
    contrast finish along the lower edge of the vehicle in black frost metallic
    Darkened rear LED tail lights
    front and rear underride guard

    Sports styling package with tinted LED tail lights - California

    £2,694
    18" Springfield black diamond turned surface alloy wheels
    Black door mirror housings
    Black side sills
    Front and rear diffuser
    Tinted rear LED tail light

Technical Specifications

  • Combined MPG 32.8 mpg
  • CO2 Emissions 213 g/km
  • 0-60 mph 11.9 secs
  • Max Speed 126 mph
  • Max Power 201 bhp
  • Height: 1,990 mm Width: 1904 mm Width (inc. mirrors): 2,297 mm Front Scale Front Dimensions
    Wheelbase: 3,000 mm Length: 4,904 mm Side Scale Side Dimensions

  • Engine and Drive Train

    CC
    1,968
    Cylinders
    4
    Cylinder Layout
    In-Line
    Number of Valves
    16
    Camshaft
    DOHC
    Fuel Delivery
    Common Rail
    Catalytic Convertor
    Yes
    Engine Layout
    Front Transverse
    Transmission
    Semi-Auto
    Gears
    7 Speed

  • Performance

    0-60mph
    11.9 secs
    Top Speed
    126 mph
    Engine Power
    204 BHP/PS
    Engine Power in PS?
    Yes
    Engine Power
    150 kW
    Engine Power At
    4,000 RPM
    Engine Torque
    332 lbs/ft
    Engine Torque
    450 Nm
    Engine Torque At
    1400 RPM

  • Fuel Consumption - ICE

    EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies
    No
    WLTP FC Low
    26.9 mpg
    WLTP FC Medium
    35.8 mpg
    WLTP FC High
    40.9 mpg
    WLTP FC Extra High
    33.6 mpg
    WLTP FC Comb
    34.9 mpg
    WLTP FC Comb: Min
    34.9 mpg
    WLTP FC Comb: Max
    32.8 mpg
    WLTP FC Low
    10.5 l/100km
    WLTP FC Medium
    7.9 l/100km
    WLTP FC High
    6.9 l/100km
    WLTP FC Extra High
    8.4 l/100km
    WLTP FC Comb
    8.1 l/100km
    WLTP FC Comb: Min
    8.1 l/100km
    WLTP FC Comb: Max
    8.6 l/100km

  • Emissions - ICE

    Standard Euro Emissions
    Euro 6
    WLTP CO2 Comb
    213 g/km
    WLTP CO2 Comb: Max
    225 g/km
    WLTP CO2 Comb: Min
    213 g/km

  • Tyres

    Tyre Size Front
    215/60 R17
    Tyre Size Rear
    215/60 R17
    Tyre Size Spare
    Full Size
    Wheel Type
    17" Alloy
    Wheel Style
    Aracaju
    Alloys?
    Yes
    Space Saver?
    No

  • Weight and Capacities

    Minimum Kerbweight
    2,518 kg
    Gross Vehicle Weight
    3,080 kg
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    70 Litres
    Max. Towing Weight: Braked
    2,300 kg
    Max. Towing Weight: Unbraked
    750 kg
    Max. Loading Weight
    562 kg
    No. of Seats
    4
    Max. Roof Load
    50 kg

  • General

    Standard manufacturer's warranty
    3 Years
    Standard manufacturer's warranty
    100,000 Miles
    Manufacturer's Paintwork Guarantee
    3 Years
    Man Corrosion Perforation Guarantee
    12 Years
    Special Edition
    No
    Special Order
    No
    Service Interval
    9,300 Miles
    Service Interval Frequency
    12 Months
    Badge Power
    204 BHP/PS
    Badge Engine CC
    2
    Vehicle Homologation Class
    N1
    AdBlue?
    Yes
    Alternative Fuel Qualifying
    No

  • Test Cycles

    Emissions Test Cycle
    WLTP
    RDE Certification Level
    RDE 2

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Running Costs

Calculate approximately how much a year’s worth of fuel would cost according to usage:

Efficiency

EC Urban mpg
EC Extra Urban mpg
EC Combined 32.8 mpg

Filling Up

Tank Size 70 litres
Cost to fill £110.59

Annual Estimate

Total Fuel Use 1,386.00 litres
Total Fuel Cost £2,189.61
Road Fund Licence £2,340.00

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Company Car Costs

Tax Year to 5th April P11D Value Percentage Charge Benefit in Kind Tax payable at 20% Tax payable at 40% Tax payable at 45%
2024/2025 £78,787 37% £29,151.19 £5,831 £11,661 £13,119
2025/2026 £78,787 37% £29,151.19 £5,831 £11,661 £13,119
2026/2027 £78,787 37% £29,151.19 £5,831 £11,661 £13,119

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