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Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2.0 TSI 333 R 20 Years 4Motion 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1984
Trim	R 20 year
Price	£50,770
Engine Power - BHP	333
Acceleration	4.6
Top Speed	168 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	36.2
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	182
Length	4290 mm
Width	1789 mm
Height	1451 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	341 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1480 kg

Driver Convenience

Adaptive cruise control (ACC) with speed limiter and front assist (reacting to vehicles pedestrians and cyclists)
Car2X communication
Digital cockpit pro - 10.25" high resolution TFT dash display screen with customizable menus and information
Drive acoustics
Driver alert system
Dynamic road sign display
eCall - Emergency call service for SOS calls to emergency response
Lane assist
Lane change assistant
Mobile phone interface with wireless inductive charging function
Multifunction camera for distance control
PAS
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

4Motion 4 wheel driver
Emotion start function
Front differential lock
Petrol 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

"20" badge on the B-Pillar
Ambient lighting, exterior illuminated styling elements at the sides
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlamp activation with Coming home and Leaving home feature
Automatic headlights
Blue 'R' logo on front grille, side fenders and rear tailgate
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Body colour rear roof spoiler
Front and rear electric windows
Golf 20 years styling - including '20 R' logo projection from door mirrors
Heat insulating glass windscreen
Heated rear windscreen
High level 3rd brake light
Highway light
Illuminated front grille
IQ.Light - LED Matrix headlights, dynamic headlight control with advanced high beam control matrix dipped main beam + LED DRL + 22 LED lights
LED front fog lights with 5 honeycomb design
LED License plate illumination
LED rear combination lamp inlcuding dynamic turn signal
Performance rear spoiler
Rain sensor
Rear fog light on one side and reversing lights on both sides
Rear side wing doors
Rear tinted glass 65% light absorbing from B pillar backwards
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
Aluminium gear knob
Ambient lighting - Customisable 30 colour ambient lighting
Black roof lining
Blue R logo on the multifunction sport steering wheel and on the vehicle key cap
Brushed stainless steel pedals
Chrome plated surround to electric mirror button, window switch and air vent surrounds
Door insert in Artvelours
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 passenger seat
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
Leatherette door armrests and centre armrest
Luggage compartment lighting
Nappa leather upholstery with heated, active climate control sports comfort seats, electric adjust driver seat, memory, leather door insert
R leather wrapped multi function sports heated steering wheel with extended paddle shift
Removable luggage compartment cover
Split folding backrest with centre armrest and unsplit rear seat bench
Sports seats with integrated headrest in Nappa leather front and outer rear seats with R logo in upper backrest
Woven fabric storage compartments in front and rear doors

Packs

R styling pack - Golf
Winter pack - Golf R Line/GTE/GTD/GTI/GTI Clubsport/R/Alltrack

Passive Safety

3 point height adj front seatbelts + pretensioners
3 rear three point seatbelts
ABS
Blue brake callipers in front with R logo
Child locks on rear doors
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
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Alarm with interior protection and deactivation via infotainment system
Electronic engine immobiliser
Keyless entry with start/stop button on centre console

Trim

High gloss black centre console
High quality decorative trim in Genuine Carbon on dash panels and door trims
Soul dashboard

Wheels

Tyre mobility kit Includes 12V compressor and tyre sealant

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	182
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	186
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	182

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1984
Compression Ratio	9.3:1
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	36.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	35.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	36.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	36.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	36.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	36.7
WLTP - MPG - High	40.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	39.2
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Low	24.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	24.1
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	24.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium	34.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	33.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	34.4

General

Generation Mark	8
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	35E
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)	4.6
Engine Power - BHP	333
Engine Power - RPM	5600
Engine Torque - NM	420
Engine Torque - RPM	2100
Top Speed	168 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/35 R19
Tyre Size Rear	235/35 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	ESTORIL
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1451 mm
Length	4290 mm
Wheelbase	2628 mm
Width	1789 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	55
Gross Vehicle Weight	2030 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	341 l
Max. Loading Weight	550 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Minimum Kerbweight	1480 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12 m

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