Volkswagen California T5.1
The Volkswagen California T5.1 (2010–2015): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 44 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.
Model codes: 7E · Sold in: European Union, France, and United Kingdom
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,890–4,900 mm RDW |
| Width | 1,900 mm RDW |
| Height | 1,970–1,990 mm RDW |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm RDW |
| Weights and towing | |
| Kerb weight | 2,307–2,473 kg RDW |
| Mass in running order | 2,407–2,573 kg RDW |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,000–3,080 kg RDW |
| Towing, braked trailer | 2,500 kg RDW |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW |
| Seats and space | |
| Seats | 4–5 RDW |
| Doors | 3–4 RDW |
| Performance | |
| Top speed | 169–188 km/h RDW |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands).
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–8 years | 86.8% (85.4–88.1) | 86.4% | 2,408 |
| 9–12 years | 84.4% (83.5–85.2) | 77.9% | 6,638 |
| 13 years and older | 81.4% (78.8–83.7) | 69.2% | 992 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 22.2% | 30.5% |
| Brakes | 18.3% | 26.7% |
| Suspension | 18.0% | 25.2% |
| Lights and electrics | 9.0% | 16.5% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 6.7% | 8.3% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 2.4% | 7.6% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 44 versions of the Volkswagen California T5.1
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European Union 12 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2015 | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 202–209 g/km | 18,387 |
| 2011–2015 | 2.0 L | 132 kW (179 PS) | Diesel | 210–216 g/km | 8,096 |
| 2015 | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 167 g/km | 454 |
| 2015 | 2.0 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Diesel | 175 g/km | 340 |
| 2011–2015 | 2.0 L | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 184 g/km | 1,219 |
| 2011–2015 | 2.0 L | 75 kW (102 PS) | Diesel | 180–198 g/km | 645 |
| 2011–2015 | 2.0 L | 62 kW (84 PS) | Diesel | 178–197 g/km | 102 |
| 2012–2015 | 2.0 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Petrol | 229–239 g/km | 115 |
| 2013–2014 | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | 228 g/km | 24 |
| 2013 | 2.0 L | – | Other fuel | 202 g/km | 394 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 209 g/km | 2,172 |
| 2010 | 2.5 L | – | Diesel | 229 g/km | 66 |
United Kingdom 21 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015California Beach 2.0TDI 114PS BMT | 2.0 L | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 184 g/km |
| 2015California Beach 2.0TDI 140PS 7speed DSG BMT · California SE 2.0TDI 140PS 7speed DSG BMT | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 203 g/km |
| 2015California Beach 2.0TDI 140PS BMT · California SE 2.0TDI 140PS BMT | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 189 g/km |
| 2015California SE 2.0TDI 140PS 4MOTION BMT | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | – | 7.8 L/100 km NEDC | 206 g/km |
| 2015California SE 2.0BiTDI 180PS 4MOTION 7speed DSG BMT | 2.0 L | 132 kW (180 PS) | Diesel | – | 8.3 L/100 km NEDC | 219 g/km |
| 2015California SE 2.0BiTDI 180PS 4MOTION BMT | 2.0 L | 132 kW (180 PS) | Diesel | – | 7.8 L/100 km NEDC | 208 g/km |
| 2015California SE 2.0BiTDI 180PS 7speed DSG BMT | 2.0 L | 132 kW (180 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 199 g/km |
| 2015California SE 2.0BiTDI 180PS BMT | 2.0 L | 132 kW (180 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 2013–20142.0 TDI 140PS | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 203 g/km |
| 2013–20142.0 TDI 140PS 7speed DSG | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | Automatic | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 216 g/km |
| 2013–20142.0 BiTDI 180PS | 2.0 L | 132 kW (180 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 7.8 L/100 km NEDC | 205 g/km |
| 2013–20142.0 BiTDI 180PS 4MOTION | 2.0 L | 132 kW (180 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 8.4 L/100 km NEDC | 221 g/km |
| 2013–20142.0 BiTDI 180PS 4MOTION 7speed DSG | 2.0 L | 132 kW (180 PS) | Diesel | Automatic | 8.8 L/100 km NEDC | 232 g/km |
| 2013–20142.0 BiTDI 180PS 7speed DSG | 2.0 L | 132 kW (180 PS) | Diesel | Automatic | 8.1 L/100 km NEDC | 214 g/km |
| 20132.0 TDI 114PS BlueMotion Technology | 2.0 L | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 184 g/km |
| 20122.0 TDI 140PS | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 203 g/km |
| 20122.0 TDI 140PS 7spd DSG | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 216 g/km |
| 20122.0 TDI 180PS | 2.0 L | 132 kW (180 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.8 L/100 km NEDC | 205 g/km |
| 20122.0 TDI 180PS 4MOTION | 2.0 L | 132 kW (180 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 8.4 L/100 km NEDC | 183 g/km |
| 20122.0 TDI 180PS 4MOTION 7speed DSG | 2.0 L | 132 kW (180 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 8.8 L/100 km NEDC | 232 g/km |
| 20122.0 TDI 180PS 7spd DSG | 2.0 L | 132 kW (180 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 8.1 L/100 km NEDC | 214 g/km |
France 11 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014CALIFORNIA BEACH 2.0 TDI (84ch) BlueMotion | – | 62 kW (84 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 184 g/km |
| 2012–2014CALIFORNIA BEACH 2.0 TDI (102ch) | – | 75 kW (102 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 7.5 L/100 km NEDC | 198 g/km |
| 2013–2014CALIFORNIA BEACH 2.0 TDI (114ch) BlueMotion | – | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 184 g/km |
| 2013–2014CALIFORNIA BEACH 2.0 TDI (140ch) 4MOTION BlueMotion | – | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.8 L/100 km NEDC | 206 g/km |
| 2013–2014CALIFORNIA BEACH 2.0 TDI (140ch) BlueMotion | – | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 189 g/km |
| 2013–2014CALIFORNIA BEACH 2.0 TDI (140ch) DSG BlueMotion | – | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 203 g/km |
| 2013CALIFORNIA BEACH 2.0 TDI (84ch) Bluemotion | – | 62 kW (84 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 184 g/km |
| 2012CALIFORNIA BEACH 2.0 TDI (84ch) | – | 62 kW (84 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 7.5 L/100 km NEDC | 198 g/km |
| 2012CALIFORNIA BEACH 2.0 TDI (140ch) 4MOTION | – | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 8.3 L/100 km NEDC | 219 g/km |
| 2012CALIFORNIA BEACH 2.0 TDI (140ch) DSG | – | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 216 g/km |
| 2012CALIFORNIA BEACH 2.0 TDI (140ch) | – | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 203 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.