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Volkswagen Golf Estate 2.0 TSI R 4Motion 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1984
Trim	R
Price	£47,005
Engine Power - BHP	320
Acceleration	4.9
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	35.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	180
Length	4644 mm
Width	1789 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	611 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1544 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
Driver profile selection
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
Progressive steering
Speedo, rev counter, electronic odometer, trip, service interval display, exterior temperature and fuel gauge
Start/Stop function
Traffic jam assist
Travel assist with emergency assist and side assist
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
Shock absorption in front
XDS electronic differential lock for improved traction and handling

Entertainment

Premium USB cable in choice of either Apple or Android smartphone compatibility

Exterior Features

4 speed front wiper/interval delay
Ambient lighting, exterior illuminated styling elements at the sides
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Auto headlights
Automatic headlamp activation with Coming home and Leaving home feature
Body colour door handles
Body colour front bumper
Body colour rear roof spoiler
Electrically folding and adjustable door mirrors, separately heated with memory function
Front and rear electric windows
Heat insulating glass windscreen
Heated rear windscreen
High level LED brake light
Highway light
Illuminated front grille and door handles
IQ.Light - LED Matrix headlights, dynamic headlight control with advanced high beam control matrix dipped main beam + LED DRL + 22 LED lights
LED License plate illumination
LED rear lights with dynamic turn signal
Matt chrome effect door mirrors with integrated indicators
Poor weather light and cornering light
R name plate
R rear diffuser with twin oval chrome exhaust tailpipes in left and right
R specific radiator grille rear bumper and diffuser in black
R-Logo on radiator grille with side panels and rear
R-logo projector
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
Silver roof rails
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 climatronic with rear air confitioning control panel
Aluminium gearshift knob and handle
Ambient lighting - Customisable 30 colour ambient lighting
Black roof lining
Blue R logo in backrest
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 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
Premium sports seats with integrated head restraints
R leather wrapped multifunction heated sports steering wheel with blue stitching + extended paddle shift and R-logo
R-logo and stitching in floor mats
Removable luggage compartment cover
Single front passenger seat
Split folding backrest with centre armrest and unsplit rear seat bench
Woven fabric storage compartments in front and rear doors

Packs

R styling pack - Golf

Passive Safety

3 point height adj front seatbelts + pretensioners
3 rear three point seatbelts
ABS
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 disc brake with blue calipers and R logo in front
Front and rear passengers curtain airbag system including front side airbags
Front centre airbag
Front side airbags with curtain airbags
R performance torque vectoring
Rear door child safety locks
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

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

Wheels

Tyre mobility kit Includes 12V compressor and tyre sealant

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	180
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	187
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	180

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1984
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	35.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	34.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	35.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	37.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	36.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	37.7
WLTP - MPG - High	41.5
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	39.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	41.5
WLTP - MPG - Low	24.1
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	23.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	24.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium	34.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	33.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	34.9

General

Generation Mark	8
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	32E
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)	4.9
Engine Power - BHP	320
Engine Torque - NM	420
Engine Torque - RPM	2100
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/40 R18
Tyre Size Rear	225/40 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	JEREZ
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1459 mm
Length	4644 mm
Wheelbase	2678 mm
Width	1789 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	55
Gross Vehicle Weight	2140 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	611 l
Max. Loading Weight	596 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1700
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1544 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.1 m

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