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Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.4 TSI GTE 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1395
Trim	GTE
Price	£40,890
Battery Capacity	13
Engine Power - BHP	245
Acceleration	6.7
Top Speed	140 mph
Length	4287 mm
Width	1789 mm
Height	1484 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	273 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1552 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
Electronic engine sound
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
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
Wireless app connect

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

6 metre charging cables of Type 2 mode 2/G (10A) charging cable
Petrol Particulate Filter
Start/Stop function
Type 2 mode 3 (16A) AC Cable for wallbox/chargepoints
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 bumpers
Body colour door handles
Body colour door mirrors with integrated indicators
Body colour rear roof spoiler
Front and rear electric windows
GTE style bumpers
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
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
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
Leather wrapped multifunction sports heated steering wheel with paddle shift
Leatherette door armrests and centre armrest
Luggage compartment lighting
Removable luggage compartment cover
Soul black instrument panel
Soul black roof lining
Split folding backrest with centre armrest and unsplit rear seat bench
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
Warning buzzer and light for front seatbelts unfastened

Security

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

Trim

Black metal chrome decorative inserts in dash and front door trim panels
High gloss black centre console

Wheels

Tyre mobility kit Includes 12V compressor and tyre sealant

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	13
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	300
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	220
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	3.6
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Left Side Front
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	3.6
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
Usable Battery Capacity	10.4
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	14.9
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	4.2
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City	73
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	61
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City	46
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	38

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions

EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	27
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	28
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	27

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1395
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb	6.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb	45.6
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb	1.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	1.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	1.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb	235.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	235.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	235.4

General

Generation Mark	8
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	27E
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)	6.7
Engine Power - BHP	245
Engine Torque - NM	250
Engine Torque - RPM	1550
Top Speed	140 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	RICHMOND
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1484 mm
Length	4287 mm
Wheelbase	2630 mm
Width	1789 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	40
Gross Vehicle Weight	2040 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	273 l
Max. Loading Weight	488 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1552 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.1 m

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