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Volkswagen Golf Estate 1.5 TSI Life 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	Life
Price	£28,950
Engine Power - BHP	130
Acceleration	9.4
Top Speed	133 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	52.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	123
Length	4633 mm
Width	1789 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	611 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1286 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
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
Power assisted speed sensitive 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

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 bumpers
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
Rain sensor
Rear fog light on one side and reversing lights on both sides
Rear lights incorporating LED technology
Rear side wing doors
Rear windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay
Welcome light

Interior Features

10 colour interior ambient lighting
12V socket in front centre console
12V socket in luggage compartment
3 rear head restraints
3 seat bench in 2nd row
Drivers and front passengers sun visors with vanity mirrors
Front centre armrest with storage compartment
Front cupholders x 2
Front reading lights x 2 incorporating LED technology
Front seat lumbar support adjuster
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
Maze cloth upholstery
Removable luggage compartment cover
Single front passenger seat
Split folding backrest with centre armrest and unsplit rear seat bench
Storm grey roof lining in recycled material
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 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

High gloss black centre console
Nature cross brushed decorative inserts
Soul dashboard

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	123
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	132
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	123

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1498
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	52.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	48.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	52.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	53.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	49.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	53.3
WLTP - MPG - High	61.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	56.5
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	61.4
WLTP - MPG - Low	37.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	36.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	37.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium	52.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	47.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	52.3

General

Generation Mark	8
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	17E
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)	9.4
Engine Power - BHP	130
Engine Torque - NM	200
Engine Torque - RPM	1400
Top Speed	133 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	NORFOLK
Wheel Type	16" 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)	45
Gross Vehicle Weight	1910 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	611 l
Max. Loading Weight	624 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1400
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	680
Minimum Kerbweight	1286 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.3 m

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