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Skoda Scala Hatchback 1.5 TSI Monte Carlo 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	Monte Carlo
Price	£27,130
Engine Power - BHP	150
Acceleration	8.1
Top Speed	137 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	48.7
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	131
Length	4362 mm
Width	1793 mm
Height	1474 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	467 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1235 kg

Driver Convenience

Amundsen satellite navigation with 9.2" glass colour touchscreen with virtual cockpit, web radio
Bluetooth system
eCall emergency system
Monte carlo instrument cluster
PAS
Rain and light assist with auto dimming rear view mirror
Rear view camera
Speed limiter
Tailgate
Traffic sign recognition
Virtual cockpit
Voice control system

Entertainment

2 USB - C ports
8 loudspeakers
DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Automatic headlamp activation with Coming home and Leaving home feature
Black door mirrors
Black radiator grille
Black rear diffuser
Black roof spoiler
Body colour door handles
Dimming rear view mirror with black frame
Electric folding door mirrors
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
Front and rear electric windows
Front fog lights
LED daytime running lights
LED rear tail lights with dynamic indicators
Privacy glass
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Skoda across tailgate in black
Tinted windows

Interior Features

12V Accessory socket in centre console
3 seat bench in 2nd row
Aluminium pedals
Chrome inner door handles
Chrome strip on the dash and door panel
Cloth upholstery
Front head restraints
Glasses storage in roof liner
Height adjustable passenger seat
ISOFIX for rear passenger seat
Leather gearknob and handbrake lever
Manual lumbar support for front seats
Reading lights for driver and front passenger
Single front passenger seat
Sun visor with make up mirror for front passenger
Textile floor mats
Third rear headrest
Umbrella

Packs

Exterior design pack - Scala

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
Curtain airbags
Emergency call and proactive services
Front head and side airbags
Hill hold control
Manual rear child locks
One tone horn
Passenger airbag switch off function
Seat belt reminder for all seats

Security

Alarm
Anti-theft wheel bolts
Remote central locking with 2 remote folding keys
SAFE function for remote central locking

Wheels

18" Vega alloy wheels in black
Temporary space saver wheel

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.012
Particles	0.0001
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	131
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	133
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	131
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	130
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	132
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	130
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	115
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	117
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	115
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	171
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	172
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	171
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	131
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	134
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	131

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	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	48.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	48
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	48.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	49.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	48.5
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	49.2
WLTP - MPG - High	55.5
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	54.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	55.5
WLTP - MPG - Low	37.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	37.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	37.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium	48.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	47.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	48.8

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	19E
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)	8.1
Engine Power - BHP	150
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	250
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	137 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	Yes
Tyre Size Front	205/45 R18
Tyre Size Rear	205/45 R18
Tyre Size Spare	SPACE SAVER
Wheel Style	VEGA BLACK
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1474 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	1724 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1410 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	467 l
Max. Loading Weight	489 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1250
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	620
Minimum Kerbweight	1235 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.2 m

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