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Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.5 eTSI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	R-Line
Price	£32,695
Engine Power - BHP	150
Acceleration	8.5
Top Speed	139 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	49.6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	129
Length	4284 mm
Width	1789 mm
Height	1480 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	381 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1290 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
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
PAS
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

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

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
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
R Line body coloured bumpers
Rain sensor
Rear fog light on one side and reversing lights on both sides
Rear lights incorporating LED technology
Rear side wing doors
Rear tinted glass 65% light absorbing from B pillar backwards
Rear windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay
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
Ambient lighting - Customisable 30 colour ambient lighting
Black roof lining
Brushed stainless steel pedals
Chrome plated surround to electric mirror button, window switch and air vent surrounds
Drivers and front passengers sun visors with vanity mirrors
Front + rear carpet mats
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
Front sports seats
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
R Line door and side trim panel
R Line front seats integrated head restraints
R-Line leather wrapped multi function sports heated steering wheel
Removable luggage compartment cover
Sardegna cloth upholstery with front and outer rear seats Art Velour inner sides of bolsters
Split folding backrest with centre armrest and unsplit rear seat bench
Titanium black instrument panel
Woven fabric storage compartments in front and rear doors

Passive Safety

3 point height adj front seatbelts + pretensioners
3 rear three point seatbelts
ABS
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

Trim

Carbon grey decorative inserts in dash and front door trim panels
High gloss black centre console

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	129
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	135
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	129

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	49.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	47.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	49.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	47.9
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	47.9
WLTP - MPG - High	57.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	55.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	57.6
WLTP - MPG - Low	37.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	37.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	37.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium	52.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	49.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	52.3

General

Generation Mark	8
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	21E
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)	8.5
Engine Power - BHP	150
Engine Power - RPM	5000
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	VALENCIA
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1480 mm
Length	4284 mm
Wheelbase	2619 mm
Width	1789 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50
Gross Vehicle Weight	1870 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1270 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	381 l
Max. Loading Weight	580 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	680
Minimum Kerbweight	1290 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.1 m

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