| 1/min | Engine revolutions per minute. |
| ABS | Anti-lock brake system. |
| ACT® | Active cylinder management (cylinder deactivation). |
| ASR | Traction control system. The English manual usually calls it TCS. |
| BAS | Brake assist system. |
| ccm | Cubic centimetre. The unit of engine displacement. |
| CO₂ | Carbon dioxide. |
| DIN | Deutsches Institut für Normung (German Institute for Standardisation). |
| DPF | Diesel particulate filter. |
| DSG® | Automatic gearbox with a dual clutch, DSG®. |
| EDS | Electronic differential lock (from the German Elektronische Differentialsperre). The English manual uses EDL. |
| EN | European Standard. |
| EPC | Electronic Power Control (engine management). |
| ESC | Electronic stabilisation programme. |
| ETC | Electronic Toll Collection system. |
| VIN | Vehicle identification number. |
| FSI | Fuel Stratified Injection. |
| g/km | The measured amount of carbon dioxide in grams per kilometre travelled. |
| GRA | Cruise control system (from the German Geschwindigkeitsregelanlage). The more common abbreviation is CCS, for Cruise Control System. |
| kN | Kilonewton, a measure of tractive force. |
| kp | Kilopond, a measure of tractive force. |
| kPa | Kilopascal, the unit used for tyre pressures. |
| kW | Kilowatt, the unit of engine power. |
| LED | Light Emitting Diode. |
| MFA | Multifunction display (from the German Multifunktionsanzeige). Better known online by the English abbreviation MFD, for Multi Function Display. |
| Nm | Newton metre, the unit of engine torque. |
| PVC | Polyvinyl chloride. |
| RON | Research Octane Number, the measure of a fuel’s resistance to knocking. |
| TDI® | Turbocharged Direct Injection diesel engines. |
| TSI® | Turbocharged petrol engine with direct injection. |
| TWI | Tread Wear Indicator. |