diff --git a/selfdrive/car/volkswagen/interface.py b/selfdrive/car/volkswagen/interface.py
index 23910b413..0e0b1714b 100644
--- a/selfdrive/car/volkswagen/interface.py
+++ b/selfdrive/car/volkswagen/interface.py
@@ -93,8 +93,9 @@ class CarInterface(CarInterfaceBase):
     ret.longitudinalActuatorDelayUpperBound = 0.5  # s
     ret.stoppingControl = True
     ret.startingState = True
-    ret.vEgoStarting = 1.0
-    ret.vEgoStopping = 1.0
+    ret.startAccel = 1.0
+    ret.vEgoStarting = 0.5
+    ret.vEgoStopping = 0.5
     ret.longitudinalTuning.kpV = [0.1]
     ret.longitudinalTuning.kiV = [0.0]