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

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	SE L
Price	£30,680
Engine Power - BHP	150
Acceleration	8.6
Top Speed	142 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	52.7
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	122
Length	4689 mm
Width	1829 mm
Height	1470 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	600 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1313 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
Driver fatigue sensor
eCall emergency system
Electro-mechanical power steering
Front and rear parking sensors with manoeuvre assist
Front assist system
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 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

Interior Features

3 rear headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
4 foldable roof handles
Chrome inner door handles
Front centre armrest
Front head restraints
Grey headlining
Heated front seats
Illuminated glovebox
Leather trimmed gearshift lever
Luggage compartment lighting x1 light
Microsuede cloth upholstery
Parcel shelf - folding
Satin black microsuede with grey stitching in padded dash panel
Single front passenger seat
Sunglasses storage
Textile floor mat set
Ticket holder
Two-spoke leather multi function steering wheel with paddles
Umbrella in door panel
Unsplit rear bench seat and split folding backrest

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 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
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
Silver squares haptik decorative inserts

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.017
Particles	0
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	122
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	129
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	121
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	133
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	122
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	111
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	104
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	168
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	165
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	124
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	118

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1498
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
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	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	52.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	49.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	52.9
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	48.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	52.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	57.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	61.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	38.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	39
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	51.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	54.3

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	20E
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	999999
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	8.6
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	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	1470 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	1920 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1555 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	600 l
Max. Loading Weight	607 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	680
Minimum Kerbweight	1313 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.4 m

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