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Volkswagen Golf Estate 1.5 eTSI Life 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	Life
Price	£31,605
Engine Power - BHP	115
Acceleration	10.3
Top Speed	126 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	114
Length	4631 mm
Width	1789 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	611 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1319 kg

Driver Convenience

Activated carbon canister
Adaptive cruise control (ACC) with speed limiter and front assist (reacting to vehicles pedestrians and cyclists)
Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
Car2X intelligent vehicle networking
Discover media navigation system
Driver alert system
Dynamic road sign display
E-Sim card for online connectivity
eCall emergency call system
Infotainment system with scalable module options Version 2
Lane keeping system
Multi-color Digital cockpit pro, selection of different info profile possible
Multifunction camera for distance control
Oncoming vehicle braking when turning including swerve support
Power assisted speed sensitive steering
Speedo, rev counter, electronic odometer, trip, service interval display, exterior temperature and fuel gauge
Voice assistant and voice enhancer with chat GPT
Warning signal and warning light for front and rear seatbelts not fastened
We connect plus preparation
We connect preparation
Wireless app connect

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Start-stop system with battery regeneration (recuperation - energy recovery during braking)
XDS electronic differential lock for improved traction and handling

Entertainment

12.9" infotainment display
2 USB C ports in front, 2 USB charging sockets on the centre console in the rear charging capacity upto 45W
Comfort telephony + wireless charging, without wireless aerial connection
DAB radio
Diversity antenna for FM reception
Gaming platform via car app
Mobile phone interface with inductive charging feature

Exterior Features

4 speed front wiper/interval delay
Auto headlights
Automatic headlamp activation with Coming home and Leaving home feature
Body colour door handles
Body colour door mirrors
Body colour rear roof spoiler
Chrome plated radiator grille inserts and light switch surrounds
Electrically heated and adjustable door mirrors with memory feature
Exterior mirrors convex on the left and aspherical on the right
Front and rear electric windows
Front windscreen washers
Heat insulating windshield made of laminated glass
High level 3rd brake light
Illuminated door handles
LED License plate illumination
LED separate daytime running light
Rear exhaust tailpipe
Rear fog light on one side and reversing lights on both sides
Rear side wing doors
Rear windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay
Remote electrically foldable door mirrors, puddle lights and reverse activated passenger's door mirror
Standard bumpers
Welcome light with surround lighting

Interior Features

12V socket in front centre console
12V socket in luggage compartment
3 rear head restraints
3 seat bench in 2nd row
Front centre armrest with storage compartment
Front cupholders x 2
Front seat lumbar support adjuster
Glovebox
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
Isofix child seat preparation for 2 rear child seats and front passenger seat
Luggage compartment lighting
Manual height adjustable front seats
Plastic gear knob
Rear cupholder and loadthough
Removable luggage compartment cover
Single front passenger seat
Split folding backrest with centre armrest and unsplit rear seat bench
Standard pedal cluster
Storm black instrument panel
Storm grey roof lining
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors

Passive Safety

3 point height adj front seatbelts + pretensioners
3 rear three point seatbelts
ABS
Autonomous emergency braking front assist with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring
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 disc brakes
Hill start assist
Rear disc brakes
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Volkswagen roadside assistance

Security

Anti theft wheel bolts
Electronic engine immobiliser

Trim

Chrome plated air vent surround
Nature cross brushed decorative inserts for dashboard and front door panels

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	114
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	126
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	114

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1498
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	74.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	85.9
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	56.5
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	49.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	55.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	58.9
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	65.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	39.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	42.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	53.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	58.9

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)	10.3
Engine Power - BHP	115
Engine Torque - NM	220
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	126 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	4631 mm
Wheelbase	2669 mm
Width	1789 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45
Gross Vehicle Weight	1940 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	611 l
Max. Loading Weight	621 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1300
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	690
Minimum Kerbweight	1319 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.3 m

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