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VW California Review, For Sale, Interior, Colours & News in Australia
Volkswagen California Interior
The Volkswagen California has an interior clad in mostly hard plastics, with the choice of cloth or 'art velour' seat trim for both rows. The total interior storage space is measured at 4.3 square metres.
Volkswagen California Models Price and Specs
The price range for the Volkswagen California varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $93,700 and going to $103,790 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
| Year | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Wagon | 2.0L, Diesel, 7 SP AUTO | $93,700 | $103,790 | |
| 2023 | Wagon | 2.0L, Diesel, 7 SP AUTO | $86,460 | $110,000 | |
| 2022 | Wagon | 2.0L, Diesel, 7 SP AUTO | $80,740 | $108,460 | |
| 2021 | Wagon | 2.0L, Diesel, 7 SP AUTO | $75,460 | $113,960 | |
| 2020 | Wagon | 2.0L, Diesel, 7 SP AUTO | $74,580 | $110,880 | |
Volkswagen California Colours
There are nine colours able to be chosen on the Volkswagen California, three solid colours (grey, white, red), five metallic colours (grey, silver, beige, red, blue) and one two-tone metallic colour (silver/blue).
- Ascot Grey
- Candy White
- Cherry Red
- Indium Grey Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Mojave Beige Metallic
- Fortana Red Metallic
- Starlight Blue Metallic
Volkswagen California Seats
The Volkswagen California can be chosen with either five or seven seat layouts. The front two seats can rotate 180-degrees, while the rear row can fold flat to make a bed.
Volkswagen California Dimensions
The dimensions of the Volkswagen California Wagon vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
| Year | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Wagon | 1990x1904x4904 mm | 193 mm | |
| 2023 | Wagon | 1990x1904x4904 mm | 193 mm | |
| 2022 | Wagon | 1990x1904x4904 mm | 193 mm | |
| 2021 | Wagon | 1990x1904x4904 mm | 193 mm | |
| 2020 | Wagon | 1990x1904x4904 mm | 193 mm | |
Volkswagen California Accessories
Standard equipment on the California Beach includes 17-inch alloy wheels, halogen headlights, cloth seat trim, climate control, leather trimmed steering wheel, an 8.0-inch multimedia touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and built-in navigation, ambient and dimmable interior lighting, a manual pop-up roof, and an auto-dimming rear vision mirror.
Volkswagen California Wheel Size
The Volkswagen California has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 215x60 R17 C for Wagon in 2024.
| Year | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Wagon | 215x60 R17 C | — | 215x60 R17 C | — | |
| 2023 | Wagon | 215x60 R17 C | — | 215x60 R17 C | — | |
| 2022 | Wagon | 215x60 R17 C | — | 215x60 R17 C | — | |
| 2021 | Wagon | 215x60 R17 C | — | 215x60 R17 C | — | |
| 2020 | Wagon | 215x60 R17 C | — | 215x60 R17 C | — | |
Volkswagen California Fuel Consumption
The Volkswagen California is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Diesel fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 6.6L/100km for Wagon /Diesel for the latest year the model was manufactured.
| Year | Body Type | Fuel Consumption* | Engine | Fuel Type | Transmission | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Wagon | 6.6L/100km | 2.0L | Diesel | 7 SP AUTO | |
| 2023 | Wagon | 6.6L/100km | 2.0L | Diesel | 7 SP AUTO | |
| 2022 | Wagon | 6.6L/100km | 2.0L | Diesel | 7 SP AUTO | |
| 2021 | Wagon | 6.6L/100km | 2.0L | Diesel | 7 SP AUTO | |
| 2020 | Wagon | 6.6L/100km | 2.0L | Diesel | 7 SP AUTO | |
Volkswagen California Towing Capacity
The Volkswagen California has maximum towing capacity of 2500kg for the latest model available.
| Year | Body Type | Braked Capacity from | Braked Capacity to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Wagon | 2500kg | 2500kg | |
| 2023 | Wagon | 2500kg | 2500kg | |
| 2022 | Wagon | 2500kg | 2500kg | |
| 2021 | Wagon | 2500kg | 2500kg | |
| 2020 | Wagon | 2500kg | 2500kg | |
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Volkswagen California Speed
VW does not quote a 0-100km/h sprint time for the California.