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Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0 TDI SE L 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1968
Trim	SE L
Price	£28,650
Engine Power - BHP	116
Acceleration	10.3
Top Speed	129 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	111
Length	4689 mm
Width	1829 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	640 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1394 kg

Driver Convenience

1x USB Type C port in rear view mirror (charging only)
2x USB Type C ports in rear of front centre armrest (charging only)
Bluetooth system
Boot lid release from inside vehicle (electrically)
Columbus satellite navigation with 10" touchscreen display
Drive mode selector
eCall emergency system
Electro-mechanical power steering
Front and rear parking sensors with manoeuvre assist
Front assist system
Smartlink (includes android auto and mirrorlink)
Speed limiter
Turn Assist
Virtual Cockpit - 10.25" digital display
Voice control system
Wireless SmartLink for Apple Car Play

Entertainment

2x USB Type C ports (for charging and data transfer)
8 Speakers
DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

Aero front windscreen wipers with intermittent function
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Body colour door mirrors and handles
Chrome grille surround
Chrome roof rails
Chrome strip in lower front bumper
Chrome window surround
Electric front and rear windows
Headlight washers
Heated rear windscreen
High level third brake light
Ice scraper in fuel cap
Rain and light sensors
Rear fog light on one side
Rear privacy glass
Rear side wing doors
Rear spoiler
Rear window wiper

Interior Features

3 seat bench in 2nd row
4 foldable roof handles
Chrome inner door handles
Front centre armrest
Front head restraints
Heated front seats
Illuminated air conditioned glovebox
Leather trimmed gearshift lever
Luggage compartment lighting with two side lamps
Parcel shelf - rolling
Single front passenger seat
Sunglasses storage
Textile floor mat set
Ticket holder
Two-spoke leather multi function steering wheel
Umbrella in door panel
Unsplit rear bench seat and split folding backrest
Variable boot floor

Passive Safety

3 point front/outer rear seatbelts+pre-tensioners
Alarm with interior monitoring, tilt sensor and back up horn
Automatic door unlocking in case of crash
Automatic fuel cut off in case of crash
Automatic warning lights in case of emergency braking
Curtain airbags and front side airbags
Driver and front passenger airbags
Drivers knee airbag
Electronic parking brake
Emergency call and proactive services
ESC including ABS, EBV, MSR, ASR, EDS, HBA, DSR
Hill hold control
Hill start assist
ISOFIX on front passenger seat and outer rear seats
Manual rear child locks
Passenger airbag deactivate switch
Rear disc brakes
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure monitor
Visual and acoustic seat belt reminder
Warning reflectors in front door

Security

Door locks with immobiliser
Keyless entry and start/stop including rear doors
Remote central locking

Trim

Chrome air vent surrounds

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.043
Particles	0.0002
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	111
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	120
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	111
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	121
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	111
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	104
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	96
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	160
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	153
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	118
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	108

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1968
Compression Ratio	16.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	81
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	95.5
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	61.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	65.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	61.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	67.3
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	70.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	76.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	48.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	62.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	68.9

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	16E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	92
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	88
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	73
NCAP Safety Assist %	79
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Timing Belt Interval Mileage	130000
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	10.3
Engine Power - BHP	116
Engine Power - RPM	2750
Engine Torque - NM	300
Engine Torque - RPM	1600
Top Speed	129 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	205/55 R17
Tyre Size Rear	205/55 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	ROTARE
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1468 mm
Length	4689 mm
Wheelbase	2686 mm
Width	1829 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1994 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	47.8
Gross Vehicle Weight	1950 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1700 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	640 l
Max. Loading Weight	556 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	730
Minimum Kerbweight	1394 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.4 m

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