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Skoda Octavia Hatchback 2.0 TDI 150 First Edition 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1968
Trim	First Edition
Price	£36,495
Engine Power - BHP	150
Acceleration	8.5
Top Speed	141 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	62.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	119
Length	4698 mm
Width	1829 mm
Height	1470 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	600 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1399 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
Electro-mechanical power steering
Front and rear parking sensors with manoeuvre assist
Front assist system
Traffic jam assist
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

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
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door mirrors and handles
Chrome grille surround
Chrome strip in lower front bumper
Chrome window surrounds
Driver side auto-dimming door mirrors
Electric front and rear windows
Heated rear windscreen
High level third brake light
Ice scraper in fuel cap
LED daytime running lights
Logo projection in front doors
Preparation for tow bar
Rain and light sensors
Rear fog light on one side
Rear privacy glass
Rear side wing doors
Sunblind for boot window
Sunblinds for rear side windows

Interior Features

12 volt socket in boot
3 rear headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
4 foldable roof handles
Dual zone air conditioning
Electric auxiliary air heater
Front head restraints
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
Ticket holder
Umbrella in door panel
Unsplit rear bench seat, split folding backrest with centre armrest with cupholder
Waste bin in door panel

Packs

Assisted drive package - Octavia DSG
Comfort package - Octavia
Family package - Octavia
Light and view package plus - Octavia
Lounge Design Selection pack - Octavia
Winter package plus - Octavia DSG

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 start/stop
Remote central locking

Trim

Chrome air vent surrounds

Wheels

17" Mensa aero alloy wheels
Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.024
Particles	0.0005
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	119
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	119
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	119
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	114
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	113
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	99
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	99
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	179
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	179
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	119
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	119

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	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	62.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	62.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	62.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	65.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	65.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	74.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	74.9
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	41.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	41.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	62
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	62.1

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	22E
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	130000
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	8.5
Engine Power - BHP	150
Engine Power - RPM	3000
Engine Torque - NM	360
Engine Torque - RPM	1600
Top Speed	141 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	MENSA AERO
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1470 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	2000 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1555 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	600 l
Max. Loading Weight	601 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1800
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	730
Minimum Kerbweight	1399 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.4 m

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