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Skoda Octavia Hatchback 2.0 TDI 200 vRS 4x4 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1968
Trim	vRS
Price	£37,965
Engine Power - BHP	200
Acceleration	7.1
Top Speed	152 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	50.8
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	146
Length	4702 mm
Width	1829 mm
Height	1456 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	600 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1530 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
Columbus satellite navigation with 10" touchscreen display
Driver fatigue sensor
eCall emergency system
Front and rear parking sensors with manoeuvre assist
Front assist system
Progressive dynamic steering
Speed limiter
Turn Assist
Virtual Cockpit - 10.25" digital display
Virtual pedal with electrically operated boot door (Rear LED lights (high functionality), dynamic indicators
Voice control system
Wireless SmartLink for Apple Car Play

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Front and rear stabilizers

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 handles
Chrome exhaust tailpipes
Door sills with vRS logo
Electric front and rear windows
Exterior gloss black sports styling including front grille, side strip, window surrounds, door mirror and badging
Full LED Matrix headlights with AFS, rear LED lights (high functionality) and dynamic indicators and cornering front fog lights
Headlight washers
Heated rear windscreen
High level third brake light
Ice scraper in fuel cap
LED daytime running lights
Rain and light sensors
Rear fog light on one side
Rear privacy glass
Rear side wing doors
vRS bumpers and lip spoiler

Interior Features

3 rear headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
4 foldable roof handles
Aluminium pedals
Black headlining
Black microsuede padded dash panel with red contrast stitching
Chrome inner door handles
Front centre armrest
Front head restraints
Heated front seats
Illuminated glovebox
Leather trimmed gearshift lever
Luggage compartment lighting x1 light
Mechanical rear seat release
Parcel shelf - folding
Single front passenger seat
Sunglasses storage
Textile floor mat set
Three spoke leather sports multifunction steering wheel with paddles
Ticket holder
Umbrella in door panel
Unsplit rear bench seat and split folding backrest

Packs

LED interior light pack - Octavia

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
ESC including ABS, EBV, MSR, ASR, EDS, HBA, DSR
Front and rear disc brakes
Front central airbag
Hill hold control
Hill start assist
ISOFIX on front passenger seat and outer rear seats
Manual rear child locks
Passenger airbag deactivate switch
Pro active services
Red brake calipers
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

Carbon optic decorative inserts
Gloss black air vent surrounds

Wheels

19" Altair anthracite alloy wheels

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.028
Particles	0.0004
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	146
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	148
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	145
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	139
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	136
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	125
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	122
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	223
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	218
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	150
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	146

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1968
Compression Ratio	15.5:1
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	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	50.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	50
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	51.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	53.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	54.5
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	59.2
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	60.6
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	33.3
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	33.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	49.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	50.6

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	26E
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
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	10000
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)	7.1
Engine Power - BHP	200
Engine Power - RPM	3600
Engine Torque - NM	400
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	152 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/40 R19
Tyre Size Rear	225/40 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	ALTAIR
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1456 mm
Length	4702 mm
Wheelbase	2681 mm
Width	1829 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1994 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	56.5
Gross Vehicle Weight	2110 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1555 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	600 l
Max. Loading Weight	580 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2000
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1530 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.4 m

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