well its a 2L Turbo TSI engine. same engine which is in my GTI, some trims of VW CC and Jetta GLI. The new shape is attracting boys now as well. no more just a girly car. 0-60 in 6.3 seconds for DSG, while 5.7 for manual. Also available in 2L turbo diesel and 2.5L inline 5.
see a controversial VW add here. Some people thought it was racial. 
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