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Volkswagen Golf Estate 2.0 TDI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1968
Trim	R-Line
Price	£35,305
Engine Power - BHP	150
Acceleration	8.9
Top Speed	139 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	60.1
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	123
Length	4633 mm
Width	1789 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	611 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1445 kg

Driver Convenience

Active Info Display Digital Cockpit Pro - 10.25" high resolution TFT dash display screen with customisable menus and information
Adaptive cruise control (ACC) with speed limiter and front assist (reacting to vehicles pedestrians and cyclists)
Car2X communication
Driver alert system
Driver profile selection
Dynamic road sign display
eCall - Emergency call service for SOS calls to emergency response
Lane assist
Mobile phone interface with wireless inductive charging function
Multifunction camera for distance control
Progressive steering
Speedo, rev counter, electronic odometer, trip, service interval display, exterior temperature and fuel gauge
Start/Stop function
USB-C ports in the front and rear centre console with increased charging performance
Warning buzzer and light for front seatbelts unfastened
Wireless app connect

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Diesel particulate filter
XDS electronic differential lock for improved traction and handling

Entertainment

Premium USB cable in choice of either Apple or Android smartphone compatibility

Exterior Features

4 speed front wiper/interval delay
Ambient lighting, exterior illuminated styling elements at the sides
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Auto headlights
Automatic headlamp activation with Coming home and Leaving home feature
Black roof rails
Body colour door handles
Body colour door mirrors with integrated indicators
Body colour rear roof spoiler
Electrically heated and adjustable door mirrors with memory feature
Front and rear electric windows
Heat insulating glass windscreen
Heated rear windscreen
High level 3rd brake light
Highway light
LED License plate illumination
R Line body coloured bumpers
Rain sensor
Rear fog light on one side and reversing lights on both sides
Rear lights incorporating LED technology
Rear side wing doors
Rear tinted glass 65% light absorbing from B pillar backwards
Rear windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay
Welcome light

Interior Features

12V socket in front centre console
12V socket in luggage compartment
3 rear head restraints
3 seat bench in 2nd row
Ambient lighting - Customisable 30 colour ambient lighting
Black roof lining
Brushed stainless steel pedals
Chrome plated surround to electric mirror button, window switch and air vent surrounds
Drivers and front passengers sun visors with vanity mirrors
Front + rear carpet mats in recycled material
Front centre armrest with storage compartment
Front cupholders x 2
Front reading lights x 2 incorporating LED technology
Front seat lumbar support adjuster
Front sports seats
Glovebox
Height adjustable front seats
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
Isofix child seat preparation for 2 rear child seats and front passenger seat
Luggage compartment lighting
R Line door and side trim panel
R Line front seats integrated head restraints
R-Line leather wrapped multi function sports heated steering wheel
Removable luggage compartment cover
Sardegna cloth upholstery with front and outer rear seats Art Velour inner sides of bolsters
Single front passenger seat
Split folding backrest with centre armrest and unsplit rear seat bench
Woven fabric storage compartments in front and rear doors

Passive Safety

3 point height adj front seatbelts + pretensioners
3 rear three point seatbelts
ABS
Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
Drivers and front passengers safety optimised head restraints
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
Extended pedestrian protection measures
Front and rear passengers curtain airbag system including front side airbags
Front centre airbag
Front disc brakes
Front side airbags with curtain airbags
Rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Alarm with interior protection and deactivation via infotainment system
Electronic engine immobiliser

Trim

Carbon grey decorative inserts in dash and front door trim panels
High gloss black centre console
Soul dashboard

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	123
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	131
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	123

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1968
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	60.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	56.5
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	60.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	61.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	57.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	61.4
WLTP - MPG - High	70.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	67.3
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	70.6
WLTP - MPG - Low	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	41.5
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium	60.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	56.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	60.1

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	8
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	22E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	88
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	87
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	74
NCAP Safety Assist %	82
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	9300
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	8.9
Engine Power - BHP	150
Engine Power - RPM	3500
Engine Torque - NM	360
Engine Torque - RPM	1600
Top Speed	139 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/45 R17
Tyre Size Rear	225/45 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	VALENCIA
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1487 mm
Length	4633 mm
Wheelbase	2669 mm
Width	1789 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50
Gross Vehicle Weight	2060 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	611 l
Max. Loading Weight	615 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1600
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1445 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.3 m

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