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Volkswagen Golf Estate 1.5 eTSI 150 Style 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	Style
Price	£33,485
Engine Power - BHP	150
Acceleration	8.7
Top Speed	139 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	48.7
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	131
Length	4633 mm
Width	1789 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	611 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1350 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
Lane change assist with Rear traffic alert
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
Travel assist with emergency side assist with electrically foldable door mirrors
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
Chrome trimmed front air intake surrounds
Chrome window surround
Front and rear electric windows
Front fog lights with static cornering function and poor weather lighting
Heat insulating glass windscreen
Heated rear windscreen
High level 3rd brake light
Highway light
Illuminated front grille
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
Remote electrically heated, adjustable and foldable door mirrors, including door mirror puddle lights and reverse activated kerb-view adjustment on pa
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
3 zone climate with controls in the rear
Ambient lighting - Customisable 30 colour ambient lighting
Art Velour cloth upholstery with leatherette armrests, artvelours door inserts + front sports comfort seats with Microfibre sides of bolsters
Drivers and front passengers sun visors with vanity mirrors
Dust/pollen filter
Front + rear carpet mats in recycled material
Front and rear foot well interior light
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
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)
Exit warning
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
Luxury brown wood decorative inserts
Soul dashboard

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	131
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	137
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	131

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1498
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	48.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	47.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	48.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	47.9
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	45.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	47.9
WLTP - MPG - High	56.5
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	54.3
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	56.5
WLTP - MPG - Low	37.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	36.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	37.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	47.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	51.4

General

Generation Mark	8
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	20E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	95
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	89
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	76
NCAP Safety Assist %	78
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)	8.7
Engine Power - BHP	150
Engine Torque - NM	250
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
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	BELMONT
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	1970 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	611 l
Max. Loading Weight	620 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	710
Minimum Kerbweight	1350 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.3 m

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