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Skoda Octavia Hatchback 1.5 TSI e-TEC SE Technology 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	SE Technology
Price	£30,635
Engine Power - BHP	116
Acceleration	10.6
Top Speed	126 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	57.6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	111
Length	4698 mm
Width	1829 mm
Height	1471 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	600 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1312 kg

Driver Convenience

1x USB Typc C port in rear view mirror
25W wireless charging pad with Qi2 magnetic power profile
4x USB Type C ports - 2x in front centre console and 2x in rear (45W)
Blind spot detection
Driver fatigue sensor
eCall emergency system
Electro-mechanical power steering
Front and rear parking sensors with manoeuvre assist
Front assist system
Front cross traffic assist
Speed assist
Traffic sign recognition
Turn Assist
Virtual Cockpit - 10.25" digital display
Voice control system
Wireless SmartLink for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Entertainment

13" touchscreen display with navigation
8 Speakers
DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

Aero front windscreen wipers with intermittent function
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Black window surrounds
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door mirrors and handles
Chrome grille surround
Chrome strip in lower front bumper
Electric front and rear windows
Electrically adjustable, heated, folding and driver side auto-dimming door mirrors
Heated rear windscreen
Ice scraper in fuel cap
LED daytime running lights
LED Headlights
LED third brake light
Manually operated boot
Rain and light sensors
Rear fog light on both side and reversing lights on both sides
Rear side wing doors

Interior Features

12 volt socket in boot
3 rear headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
4 foldable roof handles
Dual zone air conditioning
Front head restraints
Heated front seats
Illuminated glovebox
Interior door handles in dark chrome
Jumbo Box storage
Luggage compartment lighting x2 lights
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 mirror for driver
Sunglasses storage
Ticket holder
Two-spoke leather multi function steering wheel with paddles
Umbrella in door panel
Unsplit rear bench seat, split folding backrest with centre armrest with cupholder

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
Manual rear child locks
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 start/stop
Remote central locking

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.013
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	111
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	113
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	111
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	113
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	111
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	97
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	95
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	152
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	151
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	111
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	109

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	57.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	56.5
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	57.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	56.5
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	57.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	65.7
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	67.3
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	42.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	57.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	58.9

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	14E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	85
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	82
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	81
NCAP Safety Assist %	80
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)	10.6
Engine Power - BHP	116
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	220
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	126 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	205/60 R16
Tyre Size Rear	205/60 R16
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	MATAR AERO
Wheel Type	16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1471 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	1910 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1555 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	600 l
Max. Loading Weight	598 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1300
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	690
Minimum Kerbweight	1312 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.4 m

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