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Volkswagen Passat Saloon 2.0 BiTDI SCR 240 R-Line 4MOTION 4dr DSG

Doors	4
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1968
Trim	R Line
Price	£42,675
Engine Power - BHP	240
Acceleration	6.4
Top Speed	153 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	187
Length	4775 mm
Height	1483 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	586 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1655 kg

Driver Convenience

Adaptive cruise control including Front Assist, radar sensor controlled distance monitoring system, City emergency braking system
Driver alert system
Driver profile selection
Exterior temperature gauge with frost alarm
Lane assist
Low washer fluid warning light
Multifunction computer includes visual gear
One touch indicator turn signal
Proactive occupant protection
Security and service including e-call
Speed sensitive power steering
Speedo and rev counter, electronic odometer, trip, service interval display and fuel gauge
Traffic jam assist
Wireless app connect

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Battery regeneration during braking
Diesel particulate filter
Dynamic chassis control
Misfuel prevention device
Start/Stop function

Entertainment

Aerial for radio integrated into rear windscreen
DAB Digital radio receiver

Exterior Features

Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
Automatic headlights with dusk sensor
Automatic leaving home and manual coming home lighting functions
Black radiator grille with chrome louvres
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Body coloured door mirrors with intergrated indicators
Chrome side window surrounds
Front and rear electric windows
Fully galvanised body
Gloss black finish on B pillar
Heated rear window
High level 3rd brake light
LED rear lights
LED rear number plate lights
Rain sensor
Rear tinted glass from B pillar backwards, approx 65% tinted
Remote electrically adjustable and foldable heated door mirrors including automatic dimming function on drivers side door mirror puddle lights
Warning lights for open tailgate and doors
White instrument lighting

Interior Features

12V socket in front centre console
12V socket in luggage compartment
60:40 split folding rear seat with backrest
Carbon optic side bolsters
Climate control - 3 Zone electronic air conditioning with automatic air recirculation
Driver's door storage compartment for 1.0 litre bottle
Front and rear interior lighting with delay and dimming function
Front centre armrest with storage compartment and two rear air vents
Front cupholders x2 with covers
Front passenger storage compartment for 1.5 litre bottle
Front seats with embroidered R Line logo on backrest
Height adjustable rear seat head restraints (x3)
Height/reach adjust steering wheel
Illuminated vanity mirrors
Isofix child seat preparation, outer rear seats
Load lashing points x 4 in luggage compartment
Load through provision
Lockable, illuminated, cooled glovebox
Luggage compartment lighting
Nappa leather upholstery
Rear seat centre armrest with storage compartment
Stainless steel pedals in clutch, brake and accelerator
Storage compartment in rear doors
Storage compartment in roof console with cover
Unique R Line door sill protectors
Unique R Line front and rear carpet mats

Packs

R line styling pack - Passat
Winter pack with climate pack - Passat

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
ABS (Anti locking brake system) includes BAS (Brake assist) and EBD (Electronic brake pressure distribution)
Automatic post collision braking
Disc brakes front and rear
Door open warning reflectors
Driver/Front Passenger airbags
Drivers and front passengers safety optimised head restraints, longitudinal and height adjustable
Drivers knee airbag
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
ESC (Electronic stability control)and ASR (Traction control), EDTC (Engine drag torque control)
First aid kit
Front airbags with deactivation switch
Front and rear passenger curtain airbags
Front side impact airbag
Height adjustable front 3 point seatbelts + pretensioners
Hill hold function
Pre crash preventive occupant protection
Rear seat side impact airbags
Rigid safety cell with front and rear crumple zones
Volkswagen roadside assistance
Warning buzzer and light for front seatbelts unfastened
Warning light for rear seat belts if unfastened

Security

Alarm with interior protection and deactivation via infotainment system
Electronic engine immobiliser

Trim

Chrome air vent and instrument surround
Unique R Line dark diamond flag decorative inserts in dash and door panels

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	187

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1968
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 - TEH	37.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	39.8

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	6
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	32E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Timing Belt Interval Mileage	130000
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	6.4
Engine Power - BHP	240
Engine Torque - NM	500
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	153 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?	Yes
Tyre Size Front	235/45 R18
Tyre Size Rear	235/45 R18
Tyre Size Spare	SPACE SAVER
Wheel Style	MONTERREY
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1483 mm
Length	4775 mm
Wheelbase	2786 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2083 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	66
Gross Vehicle Weight	2270 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1152 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	586 l
Max. Loading Weight	615 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2200
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1655 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.7 m

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