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Skoda Scala Hatchback 1.0 TSI 116 SE 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	999
Trim	SE
Price	£24,430
Engine Power - BHP	116
Acceleration	10.1
Top Speed	126 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	52.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	122
Length	4362 mm
Width	1793 mm
Height	1471 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	467 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1164 kg

Driver Convenience

8" Digital display
Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
Bluetooth
e-Call (emergency call)
Front assist system
PAS
Rear parking sensors
Speed limiter
Tailgate
Traffic sign recognition
Wireless smartlink

Entertainment

4 USB C ports
8 Speakers
8.25" Skoda infotainment display
DAB radio

Exterior Features

Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlamp activation with Coming home and Leaving home feature
Automatic high/low beam
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door mirrors and handles
Chrome moulding around grille
Front and rear electric windows
Full LED headlights
Heated rear window
LED 3rd brake light
LED brake lights
LED daytime running lights
LED front turning lights
LED high beam
LED low beam
LED taillights
Rear LED fog light
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Tinted windows

Interior Features

12V socket in luggage compartment
3 seat bench in 2nd row
Black / Grey armrest stitching
Black hotstamping
Cargo elements
Chrome inner door handles
Door inserts in satin black
Driver and passenger sun visors with vanity mirror
Dual zone climate control
Front and rear roof lights
Front centre armrest
Front head restraints
Glasses storage in roof liner
Height adjustable driver seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Ice scraper
Illuminated glove compartment
Inner circulation control with pollen filter
ISOFIX for front passenger seat
Isofix preparation for back seats
Leather gearknob and handbrake lever
Loft cloth upholstery
Luggage net under rear parcel shelf
Manual lumbar support for front seats
Net package and top tether hooks in boot space
Pearl grey ceiling
Pocket on the back of both front seats, incl. mobile phone pockets
Single front passenger seat
Textile floor mats
Third rear headrest
Ticket holder
Top tether for front passenger seat
Umbrella in driver's door

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
ABS
Child locks
Curtain airbags and front side airbags
Disc brakes
Driver and front passenger airbags
ESP
Hill hold control
Manual leather parking brake
One tone horn
Passenger airbag switch off function
Seatbelt reminder for driver and front passenger
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Anti theft alarm system with interior monitoring, backup horn and towing protection
Anti-theft wheel bolts
Remote central locking with 2 remote folding keys
SAFE function for remote central locking

Trim

Decord pad, door inserts Kota uni

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.018
Particles	0.0001
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	122
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	130
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	122
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	137
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	125
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	113
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	105
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	161
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	156
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	125
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	119

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	999
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	74.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	76.4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	52.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	49
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	52.5
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	46.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	51
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	56.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	61
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	39.6
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	41
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	51
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	53.3

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	14E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	97
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	87
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	81
NCAP Safety Assist %	76
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	10000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Timing Belt Interval Mileage	112000
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	10.1
Engine Power - BHP	116
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	200
Engine Torque - RPM	2000
Top Speed	126 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	205/55 R16
Tyre Size Rear	205/55 R16
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	NYOTA
Wheel Type	16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1471 mm
Length	4362 mm
Wheelbase	2649 mm
Width	1793 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1988 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	52.5
Gross Vehicle Weight	1640 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1410 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	467 l
Max. Loading Weight	476 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1200
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	610
Minimum Kerbweight	1164 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.2 m

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