Engineering:Volkswagen Sagitar

Short description: Small family car manufactured by FAW-Volkswagen

Volkswagen Sagitar
Overview
Manufacturer	Volkswagen
Production	2006–present
Assembly	China: Chengdu (FAW-Volkswagen)
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car (C)

The Volkswagen Sagitar (Chinese: 大众速腾; pinyin: Dàzhòng Sùténg) is a compact sedan produced by FAW-Volkswagen since 2006. The first 2 generations largely followed the design of the global Jetta, using the A5 (PQ35) platform from Mk5 to Mk6. For the Mk7 version, the Sagitar is still similar to the global Jetta (using the MQB A1 platform) except with a longer wheelbase of 2731mm.

Starting from the third known Jetta generation, the global market Jetta was known as the Sagitar in China and has been produced since April 2006. The Sagitar name was used for the fifth, sixth and seventh generation Jetta as FAW-Volkswagen already used the Jetta name on one of its models.

According to Carsalesbase.com, the Sagitar has had 2.8 million units sold in China as of 2019.

First generation (A5, Typ 1K5; 2006)

Main article: Engineering:Volkswagen Jetta (A5)

For the Mk1 Sagitar, a 1.6 litre engine was standard alongside a 1.8 litre turbo and 2 litre engine. The 2.0 litre was removed in 2009 to make way for a 1.4-litre turbocharged engine. Available gearboxes were a 5-speed manual, 6-speed automatic, and 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

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  Volkswagen Sagitar I
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Second generation (A6, Typ 5C6; 2012)

Main article: Engineering:Volkswagen Jetta (A6)

The Mk2 Sagitar entered the market in March 2012. The Sagitar was available with the 1.4 litre turbo and 1.6 litre engine paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox for both engines, a 6-speed automatic gearbox for 1.6 models, and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic for 1.4 models. 1.8 TSI models were available for 2014 followed by the 2.0 litre TSI for 2016 and 1.2 TSI for 2017 and 2018. The 2.0 litre TSI engine and 6-speed DSG combination are standard on Sagitar GLi models while the 1.4 litre turbo with the 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox is available on Sagitar R-Line models. The Mk2 Sagitar ended production in September 2019.

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  Volkswagen Sagitar II
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  Volkswagen Sagitar II GLI
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  Volkswagen Sagitar Hybrid
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  Volkswagen Sagitar II facelift
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Third generation (A7; 2019)

Main article: Engineering:Volkswagen Jetta (A7)

The Mk3 Sagitar was launched in January 2019. A 1.4 and 1.5 litre EA211 engine was standard paired to a 5 speed manual and 6-speed automatic gearbox.

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  Volkswagen Sagitar III
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  Volkswagen Sagitar III facelift
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Fourth generation (Sagitar L; 2025)

Volkswagen Sagitar L
Overview
Production	2025–present
Model years	2026–present
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car (C-segment)
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform	Volkswagen Group MQB Evo
Related	Volkswagen Golf Volkswagen Lamando Volkswagen Bora Volkswagen Taos/Tharu Škoda Octavia
Powertrain
Engine	Gasoline: 1.5 L TSI I4
Transmission	7-speed DQ380 DSG
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,731 mm (107.5 in)
Length	4,812 mm (189.4 in)
Width	1,813 mm (71.4 in)
Height	1,479 mm (58.2 in)
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight	1,310–1,347 kg (2,888–2,970 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Volkswagen Jetta (A7)

Volkswagen Sagitar L rear

The fourth generation Sagitar was unveiled at the 2025 Chengdu Auto Show as the 2026 model. Dubbed the Sagitar L, the fourth generation model was based on the same platform as the outgoing model, and shares the same wheelbase as the third generation long wheelbase variant. The powertrain is a 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with 160 hp and 250 Nm, paired with a seven-speed DSG. The acceleration to 100 km/h takes 8.8 seconds, and top speed is 200 km/h. The interior features a 15-inch 2K central display and a 10.25-inch instrument panel with a head-up display. The system uses a Qualcomm 8155 chip and voice control is relies iFlytek and ByteDance.