Volkswagen California Specs & Dimensions

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Technical data

External dimensions

Volkswagen California dimensions diagram 6,800 mm 2,040 mm 2,970 mm
Values shown are maximum dimensions
Number of doors
4 - 5
Turning circle
11.4 - 13.6 m
Wheelbase
2.76 - 4.49 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
Battery capacity
19.7 kWh
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Trims and engines

California

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California Standard

RRP £37,265

Currently unavailable on Carwow

Standard standard equipment

  • 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
  • Plastic gearshift knob/handle
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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"
  • Diesel particulate filter
  • Electronic differential lock
  • 180A alternator
  • 2 (type C) USB interfaces in dashboard
  • Decorative inserts birch vein

2 engines available with the Standard trim

California

Photo is for illustrative purposes

California Beach Camper

RRP £65,315

Currently unavailable on Carwow

Beach Camper standard equipment

  • Power assisted steering
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • Mobile phone interface
  • eCall emergency system
  • Multifunction camera
  • Lane keeping system Lane Assist
  • Digital cockpit pro
  • Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
  • IDA voice assistant and voice enhancer
  • Turn assist with evasive assistance
  • Function control unit
  • California on tour app
  • Preparation for online services
  • Volkswagen wired and wireless app connect
  • Front disc brakes
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator
  • First aid kit with warning triangle and safety vest
  • Autonomous emergency braking front assist with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring
  • Side and curtain airbags for driver and front passenger, curtain airbags for outer seats in rear, centre airbag in front
  • Child locks
  • Front Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection
  • 3x3 point automatic seatbelts at the rear outside with ECE label, with/without belt tensioner
  • Height adjustable three point automatic seatbelts at front with belt and end fitting tensioners
  • Driver and front passenger airbags with front passenger airbag deactivation button
  • Swerve support and oncoming vehicle braking when turning
  • 8 Speakers
  • Digital radio reception (DAB)
  • 2 USB-C ports at the front, 4 USB-C charging sockets in the passenger compartment
  • Front and rear headrests
  • Plastic floor covering in passenger/load compartment
  • 230V inverter with socket on driver seat
  • Surround lighting in door area
  • Single front passenger seat
  • 230V external inlet with charging feature for vehicle batteries
  • Armrest on front swivel seats in both sides with electric lumbar support
  • Swivel seat on left with height adjustable including drawer
  • Swivel seat on right with height adjustable including drawer
  • Sun visors with mirror, illuminated, ticket holder on the driver side, with airbag label on sun visor and B-pillar
  • Bright dots bi-color cloth upholstery
  • Multifunction leather steering wheel with paddle shifters
  • Lockable glove compartment without lighting
  • Mini Kitchen
  • Additional interior noise attenuation
  • Darkening roller blinds and curtain
  • 3 single seats with integrated seatbelt and sleeping mat
  • Drawers under the outer seats in the cab and passenger compartment & 2 waste bins
  • LED Headlights
  • High gloss black door mirrors
  • Sliding window in front and fixed window in rear in load/passenger compartment on driver side
  • 3rd brake light
  • Canvas sides -Basalt grey includes panorama window
  • Rear boot
  • 65% light absorbing privacy glass
  • Red LED tail lights
  • Windscreen wiper intermittent control
  • Four speed control for windscreen wipers
  • Molding between headlamps painted to glossy black
  • Nameplate set California
  • Poor weather light including cornering light
  • Heat and sound insulating laminated safety glass windshield
  • Anti theft alarm system with interior monitoring in cab, backup horn and towing protection
  • Lockable wheel bolts
  • Preparation for alcohol interlock
  • 2 Vehicle keys
  • Scale light grey decorative inlays
  • Battery without capacity specification
  • Standard battery/generator
  • Additional battery with voltage converter NV
  • Lighting package - California
  • 5+ Promise service plan

2 engines available with the Beach Camper trim

California

Photo is for illustrative purposes

California Coast

RRP £72,515

Currently unavailable on Carwow

Coast standard equipment

  • Power assisted steering
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • Mobile phone interface
  • eCall emergency system
  • Multifunction camera
  • Lane keeping system Lane Assist
  • Digital cockpit pro
  • Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
  • IDA voice assistant and voice enhancer
  • Turn assist with evasive assistance
  • Function control unit
  • California on tour app
  • Preparation for online services
  • Volkswagen wired and wireless app connect
  • Heated windscreen
  • LED Headlights
  • High gloss black door mirrors
  • Sliding window in front and fixed window in rear in load/passenger compartment on driver side
  • 3rd brake light
  • Rear boot
  • 65% light absorbing privacy glass
  • Electro hydraulic elevating roof, with three windows including one front passengers panorama opening, canvas in Basalt Grey
  • Red LED tail lights
  • Windscreen wiper intermittent control
  • Four speed control for windscreen wipers
  • Molding between headlamps painted to glossy black
  • Nameplate set California
  • Poor weather light including cornering light
  • Heat and sound insulating laminated safety glass windshield
  • Tool kit
  • Front disc brakes
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator
  • First aid kit with warning triangle and safety vest
  • Autonomous emergency braking front assist with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring
  • Side and curtain airbags for driver and front passenger, curtain airbags for outer seats in rear, centre airbag in front
  • Child locks
  • Front Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection
  • Height adjustable three point automatic seatbelts at front with belt and end fitting tensioners
  • Driver and front passenger airbags with front passenger airbag deactivation button
  • Swerve support and oncoming vehicle braking when turning
  • 2x3 point automatic seatbelts at the rear outside with ECE label, with/without belt tensioner
  • 8 Speakers
  • Digital radio reception (DAB)
  • 2 USB-C ports at the front, 4 USB-C charging sockets in the passenger compartment
  • Front and rear headrests
  • Plastic floor covering in passenger/load compartment
  • 230V inverter with socket on driver seat
  • Surround lighting in door area
  • Single front passenger seat
  • 3 Zone climatronic air conditioning system
  • 230V external inlet with charging feature for vehicle batteries
  • Armrest on front swivel seats in both sides with electric lumbar support
  • Swivel seat on left with height adjustable including drawer
  • Swivel seat on right with height adjustable including drawer
  • Sun visors with mirror, illuminated, ticket holder on the driver side, with airbag label on sun visor and B-pillar
  • Multifunction leather steering wheel with paddle shifters
  • Lockable glove compartment without lighting
  • Kitchen with outdoor folding table for cooking in décor 1
  • Additional interior noise attenuation
  • Darkening roller blinds and thermo mats
  • 2 single seats with integrated seatbelt and sleeping mat
  • Drawers under the outer seats in the cab and passenger compartment & 2 waste bins
  • Anti theft alarm system with interior monitoring in cab, backup horn and towing protection
  • Lockable wheel bolts
  • Preparation for alcohol interlock
  • Central locking + keyless locking and starting system Keyless Advanced with safe lock
  • Scale light grey decorative inlays
  • Battery without capacity specification
  • Standard battery/generator
  • Additional batteries 2nd and 3rd with voltage transformer NV
  • Lighting package - California
  • 5+ Promise service plan

3 engines available with the Coast trim

California

Photo is for illustrative purposes

California Ocean

RRP £79,415

Currently unavailable on Carwow

Ocean standard equipment

  • Power assisted steering
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • Emergency assist
  • Mobile phone interface
  • Tailgate with window aperture and with power latching
  • eCall emergency system
  • Multifunction camera
  • Lane keeping system Lane Assist
  • Driving profile selection
  • Digital cockpit pro
  • Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
  • IDA voice assistant and voice enhancer
  • Turn assist with evasive assistance
  • Function control unit
  • California on tour app
  • Preparation for online services
  • Discover Pro Navigation system
  • Volkswagen wired and wireless app connect
  • Heated front seats
  • Front and rear headrests
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • Plastic floor covering in passenger/load compartment
  • 230V inverter with socket on driver seat
  • Surround lighting in door area
  • Single front passenger seat
  • 230V external inlet with charging feature for vehicle batteries
  • Armrest on front swivel seats in both sides with electric lumbar support
  • Swivel seat on left with height adjustable including drawer
  • Swivel seat on right with height adjustable including drawer
  • Multifunction leather steering wheel with paddle shifters
  • Lockable glove compartment with lighting
  • Kitchen with outdoor folding table for cooking and roof storage box in décor 2
  • Additional interior noise attenuation plus
  • Darkening roller blinds and thermo mats
  • 2 single seats with integrated seatbelt and sleeping mat
  • Camper parking heater for continuous operation & parking heater for windshield defrosting with radio remote control
  • Drawers under the outer seats in the cab and passenger compartment & 2 waste bins
  • Heated windscreen
  • High gloss black door mirrors
  • 3rd brake light
  • Illuminated molding between headlamps
  • 65% light absorbing privacy glass
  • Electro hydraulic elevating roof, with three windows including one front passengers panorama opening, canvas in Basalt Grey
  • Dynamic Light Assist for LED matrix headlights
  • Windscreen wiper intermittent control
  • Four speed control for windscreen wipers
  • Nameplate set California
  • Poor weather light including cornering light
  • Sliding window in front with fly screen in passenger compartment left/right & fixed window in rear in load passenger compartment at left
  • Heat and sound insulating laminated safety glass windshield
  • Tool kit
  • Hub caps for alloy wheels
  • Front disc brakes
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator
  • First aid kit with warning triangle and safety vest
  • Autonomous emergency braking front assist with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring
  • Side and curtain airbags for driver and front passenger, curtain airbags for outer seats in rear, centre airbag in front
  • Child locks
  • Front Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection
  • Height adjustable three point automatic seatbelts at front with belt and end fitting tensioners
  • Driver and front passenger airbags with front passenger airbag deactivation button
  • Swerve support and oncoming vehicle braking when turning
  • 2x3 point automatic seatbelts at the rear outside with ECE label, with/without belt tensioner
  • 8 Speakers
  • Digital radio reception (DAB)
  • 2 USB-C ports at the front, 4 USB-C charging sockets in the passenger compartment
  • Anti theft alarm system with interior monitoring in cab, backup horn and towing protection
  • Lockable wheel bolts
  • Preparation for alcohol interlock
  • Central locking + keyless locking and starting system Keyless Advanced with safe lock
  • Standard suspension and shock absorption
  • Battery without capacity specification
  • Standard battery/generator
  • Additional batteries 2nd and 3rd with voltage transformer NV
  • Dark silver brushed decorative inlays
  • Top package - California
  • Advanced assistance pack - California
  • 5+ Promise service plan

3 engines available with the Ocean trim

California

Photo is for illustrative purposes

California 600

RRP £83,801

Currently unavailable on Carwow

600 standard equipment

  • Engine immobiliser
  • Anti theft alarm system with interior monitoring in cab, backup horn and towing protection
  • Central locking system keyless go without safelock
  • Power assisted steering
  • Navigation system
  • Trip computer
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Traffic jam assist
  • Start/stop system with regenerative braking
  • Active info display
  • eCall emergency call system
  • Dynamic road sign display
  • Bluetooth connection
  • Cross wind assist
  • Central operating unit with touch control for monitoring heating, lighting and water levels
  • We connect plus preparation
  • App connect
  • Lane change assist
  • Voice control
  • Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
  • Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
  • Blind spot monitor on both sides and moving off information system
  • Speed limiter and predicative speed limiter
  • Instrument cluster/mph speedometer/Great Britain
  • Online service, OCU, head unit coding, without engine immobilizer inter connection
  • Wireless charging on dashboard
  • USB-C socket at top of windscreen
  • Rear wash/wipe
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Third brake light
  • Black radiator grille
  • Front fog lights with cornering function
  • Power adjustable, heated and folding wing mirrors
  • Windows with sliding blinds and fly screen
  • Two sky lights with sliding blinds and fly screens
  • Dimming breakaway interior rearview mirror
  • Windshield wiper intermittent control with light/rain sensor
  • Right and left exterior mirror convex and wide angel
  • Rear wing doors with camper windows,California camping table and 2 California folding chairs for outside
  • Right sliding door with special design
  • One towing eye in front
  • Rear headrests
  • Rubber floor covering in cab
  • Isofix child seat preparation
  • Front head restraints
  • Seat trim covers in valley fabric upholstery
  • Right hand drive (RHD)
  • 110 litres fresh water storage tank
  • 4 x 230V electrical sockets
  • 70 litres fridge freezer compartment
  • 90 litres waste water tank
  • Dinette with 4 seats and table
  • Extendable work surface
  • Gas storage cupboard for two bottles
  • Hob with two burners
  • Multiple USB sockets in cab and living area
  • Sink with hot and cold water with folding tap
  • Transverse two person rear bed
  • Wet room with shower and cassette toilet
  • Fully insulated living area with floor, roof and wall insulation
  • Terminal block and function control module with telematics preparation and body builder programming
  • Standard dashboard and glove compartment
  • Electronically controlled air conditioning system
  • Leather wrapped heated multifunction steering wheel with Tiptronic
  • Toilet with SOG ventilation active
  • 12V outlet - 230 V outlet with charging feature
  • 2-seater bench in dinette with 3 point belt and child seat anchor ISOFIX and top tether (reg as 4-seater)
  • Single front passenger swivel seat
  • Driver swivel seat
  • 4 speakers
  • DAB+ radio
  • 2 (type C) USB interfaces in dashboard
  • Digital radio reception (DAB)
  • 10.4 inch infotainment system with scalable module options
  • Hill start assist
  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Tyre pressure warning light
  • Power operated child safety locks
  • Traction control system with ASR
  • Driver and front passenger airbags with front passenger airbag de-activation
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • Disc brakes in front
  • Forward collision warning with warning and braking reaction to vehicles pedestrians and cyclists
  • 3 point seat belt in front with electric seat belt pretensioner
  • Seat belt reminder with electric contact in buckle
  • Electronic handbrake swich on dashboard
  • Standard suspension and shock absorption
  • 75 litre fuel tank with lockable cap
  • Second battery - operating 12V voltage
  • Preparation for second battery
  • Alternator 180 A
  • Battery 520 A (92 Ah)
  • Emission standard, EURO VI-E WLTP3 N1-II I protection
  • Heavy duty front axle 2100kg
  • Overhead Storage compartment package - Grand california
  • Tires 235/65 R16C 115/113 R low rolling resistance
  • Tyre mobility kit in lieu of spare wheel - 12-volt compressor and tyre sealant

One engine available with the 600 trim

California

Photo is for illustrative purposes

California 680

RRP £86,735

Currently unavailable on Carwow

680 standard equipment

  • Engine immobiliser
  • Anti theft alarm system with interior monitoring in cab, backup horn and towing protection
  • Central locking system keyless go without safelock
  • Power assisted steering
  • Navigation system
  • Trip computer
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Traffic jam assist
  • Start/stop system with regenerative braking
  • Active info display
  • eCall emergency call system
  • Dynamic road sign display
  • Bluetooth connection
  • Cross wind assist
  • Central operating unit with touch control for monitoring heating, lighting and water levels
  • We connect plus preparation
  • App connect
  • Lane change assist
  • Voice control
  • Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
  • Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
  • Blind spot monitor on both sides and moving off information system
  • Speed limiter and predicative speed limiter
  • Instrument cluster/mph speedometer/Great Britain
  • Online service, OCU, head unit coding, without engine immobilizer inter connection
  • Wireless charging on dashboard
  • USB-C socket at top of windscreen
  • Rear wash/wipe
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Third brake light
  • Black radiator grille
  • Front fog lights with cornering function
  • Power adjustable, heated and folding wing mirrors
  • Windows with sliding blinds and fly screen
  • Two sky lights with sliding blinds and fly screens
  • Dimming breakaway interior rearview mirror
  • Windshield wiper intermittent control with light/rain sensor
  • Right and left exterior mirror convex and wide angel
  • Rear wing doors with camper windows,California camping table and 2 California folding chairs for outside
  • Right sliding door with special design
  • One towing eye in front
  • Rear headrests
  • Rubber floor covering in cab
  • Isofix child seat preparation
  • Front head restraints
  • Seat trim covers in valley fabric upholstery
  • Right hand drive (RHD)
  • 110 litres fresh water storage tank
  • 4 x 230V electrical sockets
  • 70 litres fridge freezer compartment
  • 90 litres waste water tank
  • Dinette with 4 seats and table
  • Gas storage cupboard for two bottles
  • Hob with two burners
  • Lengthways two person rear bed
  • Multiple USB sockets in cab and living area
  • Sink with hot and cold water with folding tap
  • Wet room with shower and cassette toilet
  • Fully insulated living area with floor, roof and wall insulation
  • Terminal block and function control module with telematics preparation and body builder programming
  • Standard dashboard and glove compartment
  • Electronically controlled air conditioning system
  • Leather wrapped heated multifunction steering wheel with Tiptronic
  • Toilet with SOG ventilation active
  • 12V outlet - 230 V outlet with charging feature
  • 2-seater bench in dinette with 3 point belt and child seat anchor ISOFIX and top tether (reg as 4-seater)
  • Single front passenger swivel seat
  • Driver swivel seat
  • 4 speakers
  • DAB+ radio
  • 2 (type C) USB interfaces in dashboard
  • Digital radio reception (DAB)
  • 10.4 inch infotainment system with scalable module options
  • Hill start assist
  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Tyre pressure warning light
  • Power operated child safety locks
  • Traction control system with ASR
  • Driver and front passenger airbags with front passenger airbag de-activation
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • Disc brakes in front
  • Forward collision warning with warning and braking reaction to vehicles pedestrians and cyclists
  • 3 point seat belt in front with electric seat belt pretensioner
  • Seat belt reminder with electric contact in buckle
  • Electronic handbrake swich on dashboard
  • Standard suspension and shock absorption
  • 75 litre fuel tank with lockable cap
  • Second battery - operating 12V voltage
  • Preparation for second battery
  • Alternator 180 A
  • Battery 520 A (92 Ah)
  • Emission standard EuroVI-E WLTP3 protection
  • Heavy duty front axle 2100kg
  • Overhead Storage compartment package - Grand california
  • Tires 235/65 R16C 115/113 R low rolling resistance
  • Tyre mobility kit in lieu of spare wheel - 12-volt compressor and tyre sealant

2 engines available with the 680 trim