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Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1.0 TSI Match 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	999
Trim	Match
Price	£23,495
Engine Power - BHP	95
Acceleration	10.8
Top Speed	117 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	116
Length	4074 mm
Width	1751 mm
Height	1451 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	351 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1098 kg

Driver Convenience

Adaptive cruise control without follow-to-stop and speed limiter
Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
Bluetooth mobile phone interface
Dynamic road sign display
Emergency call service
Multifunction front facing camera for distance control
Power assisted speed sensitive steering
Preparation for navigation system with media and internet package
Preparation for We connect and We connect plus
Rear view camera
Speedo and rev counter, electronic odometer, trip, service interval display and exterior temperature gauge
Standard rear axle
Travel Assist - Lane keeping system and traffic jam assist
Travel assist including emergency assist
Trip computer
Warning signal and warning light for front and rear seatbelts not fastened
Washer fluid level indicator
Wireless app connect

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Front wheel drive
Rear shock absorpion
Start-stop system with battery regeneration (recuperation - energy recovery during braking)

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio
Diversity antenna for FM reception

Exterior Features

Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror
Automatic headlight control with LED separate daytime running lights with coming/leaving home function
Body colour bumpers with chrome inserts
Body colour door handles
Body colour door mirrors
Electric front windows
Engine badge deletion
Headlight range adjustment
Heat insulating and laminated safety glass windshield
LED Headlights
LED rear combination lamps
Power folding adjustable/heated exterior mirrors and front passenger exterior mirror lowering function
Rain sensor
Rear electric windows
Rear fog light
Rear side wing doors
Rear tinted glass from B-pillar backwards approx 65% tinted
Rear windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay
Third brake light

Interior Features

12V power socket in centre console
2 front and 2 rear reading lights with switch off delay and dimmer
2 USB-C ports in the front, 2 USB-C charging sockets on the center console in the rear
3 rear head restraints
60/40 split folding rear seat and rear seat bench not split
Ceramique roof lining
Chrome plated radiator grille inserts, air vent surrounds and light switch surrounds
Door and side trim panel
Driver and front passenger seat height adjustment
Driver/passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Front centre armrest
Front seat backrest storage pockets
Front standard seats
Handbrake lever handle in leather
Hartley/Thomas cloth upholstery
Headliner in recycled material
Isofix child seat preparation easy-fit (for two outer rear seats, and front passenger seat) compatible with I-size
Leather trimmed gear knob
Luggage compartment cover
Luggage compartment lighting
Removable luggage compartment floor
Single front passenger seat
Standard climatic zones
Standard pedal cluster
Three spoke leather wrapped multifunction steering wheel

Packs

Light and vision pack - Polo

Passive Safety

3 point height adj front seatbelts + pretensioners
3 point seat belt for centre rear seat
3 point seatbelts, outer rear with ECE lable
ABS
Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
Drivers and front passengers safety optimised head restraints
ESC (Electronic stability control) + EDL (Electronic Differntial lock) and ASR (Traction control)
Extended and predictive pedestrian/ cyclist protection
Front assist with autonomous emergency braking (for Adaptive Cruise Control ACC up to 130 mph)
Front curtain and side airbags with center airbag
Front disc brakes
Hill hold control
Manual child lock in rear doors
Rear drum brakes
Single tone horn
Tyre pressure loss indicator

Security

Alarm with interior protection
Anti-theft alarm system with interior monitoring, backup horn, and towing protection
Anti-theft wheel bolts
Electronic engine immobiliser

Trim

Lava stone black gloss/matt decorative inserts in dash and front door panels

Wheels

16" Torsby alloy wheels
Low rolling resistance tyres

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	116
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	121
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	116

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	999
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	74.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	76.4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	5 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	53.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	55.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	53.3
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	61.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	64.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	43.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	54.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	56.5

General

Generation Mark	6
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	11E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	94
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	80
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	70
NCAP Safety Assist %	70
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18600
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	10.8
Engine Power - BHP	95
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	175
Engine Torque - RPM	1600
Top Speed	117 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	195/55 R16
Tyre Size Rear	195/55 R16
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	TORSBY
Wheel Type	16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1451 mm
Length	4074 mm
Wheelbase	2552 mm
Width	1751 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	40
Gross Vehicle Weight	1620 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1125 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	351 l
Max. Loading Weight	522 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1000
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	580
Minimum Kerbweight	1098 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.7 m

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Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1.0 TSI Match 5dr

Summary

Equipment

Driver Convenience

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Interior Features

Packs

Passive Safety

Security

Trim

Wheels

Technical

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

Fuel Consumption - ICE

General

Performance

Test Cycles

Tyres

Vehicle Dimensions

Weight and Capacities

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