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Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 2.0 TSI GTI 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1984
Trim	GTI
Price	£31,145
Engine Power - BHP	207
Acceleration	6.5
Top Speed	150 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	148
Length	4074 mm
Width	1751 mm
Height	1431 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	305 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1296 kg

Driver Convenience

Adaptive cruise control with follow-to-stop and speed limiter
Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
Bluetooth mobile phone interface
Digital Cockpit Pro with 10.25" Display
Dynamic road sign display
Eco mode
Emergency call service
Multifunction camera
Power assisted speed sensitive steering
Preparation for We connect and We connect plus
Speedo and rev counter, electronic odometer, trip, service interval display and fuel gauge
Travel Assist - Lane keeping system and traffic jam assist
Travel assist including emergency assist
Trip computer
Warning signal and warning light for front and rear seatbelts not fastened
Washer fluid level indicator
Wireless app connect

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Adaptive chassis control
Front wheel drive
Heavy duty rear axle
Rear shock absorpion sports version
Sports select suspension lowered by 15mm
Start-stop system with battery regeneration (recuperation - energy recovery during braking)

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio
Diversity antenna for FM reception

Exterior Features

Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Electric front windows
Front scuff plates in aluminium with GTI logo
Heat insulating glass windscreen
Power folding adjustable/heated exterior mirrors and front passenger exterior mirror lowering function
Rain sensor
Rear electric windows
Rear fog light
Rear side wing doors
Rear windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay
Sport bumpers with air intakes with honeycomb structure
Third brake light
Twin chrome exhaust tailpipes

Interior Features

12V power socket in centre console
2 USB-C ports in the front, 2 USB-C charging sockets on the center console in the rear
3 rear head restraints
60/40 split folding rear seat and rear seat bench not split
Air care climatronic air conditoning system with active combination filter and 2-zone temperature control
Black roof lining
Carpet mats, front and rear
Chrome plated radiator grille inserts, air vent surrounds and light switch surrounds
Door and side trim panel
Driver and front passenger seat height adjustment
Driver/passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Front centre armrest
Front footwell illumination
Front seat backrest storage pockets
GTI sports gearshift knob in aluminium leather
Handbrake lever handle in leather
Headliner in recycled material
Isofix child seat preparation easy-fit (for two outer rear seats, and front passenger seat) compatible with I-size
LED interior light with switch off delay and dimmer, 2 reading lights front and rear
Luggage compartment cover
Luggage compartment floor
Luggage compartment lighting
Lumbar adjustment for front seats
Single front passenger seat
Stainless steel pedals
Standard pedal cluster
Three spoke leather wrapped multifunction sports steering wheel with shifting paddles

Packs

IQ LED matrix headlights pack - Polo
Light and sight pack - Polo GTI

Passive Safety

3 point height adj front seatbelts + pretensioners
3x3 point rear seatbelts
ABS
Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
Drivers and front passengers safety optimised head restraints
ESC (Electronic stability control) + EDL (Electronic Differntial lock) and ASR (Traction control)
Extended and predictive pedestrian/ cyclist protection
Front and rear disc brakes with red brake calipers
Front curtain and side airbags with center airbag
Hill hold control
Manual child lock in rear doors
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure loss indicator

Security

Alarm with interior protection
Anti-theft alarm system with interior monitoring, backup horn, and towing protection
Anti-theft wheel bolts
Electronic engine immobiliser

Trim

Chrome applications on rotary light, mirror adjustment, window regulator switches, outlet with frame in black

Wheels

Low rolling resistance tyres

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	148
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	155
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	148

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1984
Compression Ratio	12.2:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	92.8
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	41.5
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	43.5
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	45.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	47.9
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	50.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	30.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	30.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	40.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	42.8

General

Generation Mark	6
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	25E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	94
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	80
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	70
NCAP Safety Assist %	70
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18600
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	6.5
Engine Power - BHP	207
Engine Power - RPM	4600
Engine Torque - NM	320
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	150 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/45 R17
Tyre Size Rear	215/45 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	PARKER
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1431 mm
Length	4074 mm
Wheelbase	2549 mm
Width	1751 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	40
Gross Vehicle Weight	1810 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1079 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	305 l
Max. Loading Weight	514 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1200
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	680
Minimum Kerbweight	1296 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.7 m

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