Volkswagen California T6

Volkswagen California T6
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The Volkswagen California T6 (2016–2019): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 26 versions in the European Union and the United Kingdom.

Model codes: 7E · Sold in: European Union, France, and United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEurope
Dimensions
Length4,900 mm RDW
Width1,900 mm RDW
Height1,990 mm RDW
Wheelbase3,000 mm RDW
Weights and towing
Kerb weight2,343–2,507 kg RDW
Mass in running order2,443–2,607 kg RDW
Gross vehicle weight3,000–3,080 kg RDW
Towing, braked trailer2,500 kg RDW
Towing, unbraked trailer750 kg RDW
Seats and space
Seats4–5 RDW
Doors3–4 RDW
Performance
Top speed175–199 km/h RDW

Tyre sizes (most common first): 215/60R17, 235/55R17, 255/45R18, 225/55R17

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Traficom type approvals (Finland).

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
3 years94.8% (93.3–95.9)92.2%1,201
4–5 years91.1% (90.4–91.8)91.0%5,905
6–8 years89.0% (88.2–89.8)86.4%6,012

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres19.6%25.7%
Brakes15.1%17.6%
Suspension8.3%8.2%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)3.9%6.4%
Lights and electrics2.5%6.3%
Body, chassis and structure1.3%1.9%

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 26 versions of the Volkswagen California T6

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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 versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2016–20192.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel169–190 g/km42,274
2018–20192.0 L146 kW (199 PS)Diesel202–209 g/km5,497
2017–20192.0 L84 kW (114 PS)Diesel170–189 g/km440
2016–20192.0 L75 kW (102 PS)Diesel164–189 g/km1,048
2016–20192.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel175–198 g/km10,876
2016–20182.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Petrol217–218 g/km860
2016–20182.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol216–217 g/km667
2016–20182.0 L62 kW (84 PS)Diesel164–179 g/km54
20172.0 L165 kW (224 PS)Diesel168 g/km156
20172.0 L225 kW (306 PS)Diesel177 g/km52
20162.0 L103 kW (140 PS)Diesel198 g/km124
20162.0 L132 kW (179 PS)Diesel207 g/km36

United Kingdom 14 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 versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
20182.0 TDI 150PS 7-speed DSG2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic6.7–6.8 L/100 km NEDC175–177 g/km
20182.0 TDI 150PS 4MOTION2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual7.2 L/100 km NEDC188 g/km
20182.0 BiTDI 204PS 7-speed DSG2.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic7.3 L/100 km NEDC190 g/km
20182.0 BiTDI 204PS 7-speed DSG 4MOTION2.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic7.8 L/100 km NEDC205 g/km
2016–20172.0 TDI 102PS BMT2.0 L75 kW (102 PS)Diesel5-speed manual6.3 L/100 km NEDC164 g/km
2016–20172.0 TDI 150PS 7speed DSG BMT2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic6.2–6.4 L/100 km NEDC162–166 g/km
2016–20172.0 TDI 150PS BMT2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.4 L/100 km NEDC167–169 g/km
20172.0 TDI 150PS BMT2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel5-speed manual6.5 L/100 km NEDC169 g/km
2016–20172.0 TDI 150PS 4MOTION BMT2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.7–6.8 L/100 km NEDC176–179 g/km
2016–20172.0 TDI 204PS 4MOTION BMT · 2.0 BDI 204PS 4MOTION BMT2.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel6-speed manual7.0 L/100 km NEDC182 g/km
2016–20172.0 TDI 204PS BMT2.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel6-speed manual6.8 L/100 km NEDC177 g/km
2016–20172.0 TDI 204PS 7speed DSG BMT2.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic6.4–6.5 L/100 km NEDC169 g/km
20172.0 BiTDI 204PS 7speed DSG 4MOTION BMT2.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic6.8 L/100 km NEDC178 g/km
20162.0 TDI 204PS 7speed DSG 4MOTION BMT2.0 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic6.8 L/100 km NEDC177 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.