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Skoda Octavia Hatchback 1.5 TSI 150 e-TEC Sportline 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	Sportline
Price	£35,990
Engine Power - BHP	150
Acceleration	8.5
Top Speed	142 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	55
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	117
Length	4698 mm
Width	1829 mm
Height	1455 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	600 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1325 kg

Driver Convenience

1x USB Typc C port in rear view mirror
4x USB Type C ports - 2x in front centre console and 2x in rear (45W)
Drive mode selection
Driver fatigue sensor
eCall emergency system
Front assist system
Progressive dynamic steering
Traffic sign recognition
Turn Assist
Virtual Cockpit - 10.25" digital display
Voice control system
Wireless charging (15W) with cooling function
Wireless SmartLink for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Sports suspension with 15mm lower

Entertainment

13" touchscreen display with navigation
DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

Aero front windscreen wipers with intermittent function
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Chrome strip in lower front bumper
Electric front and rear windows
Exterior gloss black sports styling including front grille, window surrounds, door mirrors and badging
Gloss black diffuser
Gloss black spoiler
Heated rear windscreen
High beam control
High level third brake light
Ice scraper in fuel cap
LED daytime running lights
Logo projection in front doors
Rain and light sensors
Rear fog light on one side and reversing lights on both sides
Rear privacy glass
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper

Interior Features

12 volt socket in boot
3 rear headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
4 foldable roof handles
Aluminium pedals
Boot net programme
Front head restraints
Front sport seats
Heated front seats
Illuminated glovebox
Interior door handles in dark chrome
Jumbo Box storage
Luggage compartment lighting x2 lights
Mechanical rear seat release from boot
Parcel shelf - folding
Single front passenger seat
Steering wheel in black leather with black stitching
Storage compartments in left and right of boot
Sun visors with mirrors
Sunglasses storage
Three spoke leather sports multifunction steering wheel with paddles
Ticket holder
Umbrella in door panel
Unsplit rear bench seat, split folding backrest with centre armrest with cupholder

Packs

SportLine Design Selection pack - Octavia

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seat belts
Alarm with interior monitoring, tilt sensor and back up horn
Curtain airbags and front side airbags
Driver and front passenger airbags
Drivers knee airbag
Electronic parking brake
ESC including ABS, EBV, MSR, ASR, EDS, HBA, DSR
Front central airbag
Hill hold assist
ISOFIX on front passenger seat and outer rear seats
Passenger airbag deactivate switch
Three point seat belts in front and rear
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure monitor
Visual and acoustic seat belt reminder
Warning reflectors in front door

Security

Anti-theft wheel bolts
Keyless entry and start/stop
Remote central locking

Trim

Gloss black air vent surrounds

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.014
Particles	0
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	117
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	122
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	117
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	126
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	119
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	104
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	100
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	158
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	154
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	115
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	111

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1498
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	74.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	85.9
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	55
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	52.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	55
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	50.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	53.5
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	61.7
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	64.3
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	41.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	55.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	57.8

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	21E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	89
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	84
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	68
NCAP Safety Assist %	81
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Timing Belt Interval Mileage	999999
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	8.5
Engine Power - BHP	150
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	250
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	142 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/45 R18
Tyre Size Rear	225/45 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	VEGA AERO
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1455 mm
Length	4698 mm
Wheelbase	2686 mm
Width	1829 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2003 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	47.8
Gross Vehicle Weight	1930 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1555 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	600 l
Max. Loading Weight	605 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	690
Minimum Kerbweight	1325 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.4 m

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