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Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1.0 Life 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	999
Trim	Life
Price	£21,820
Engine Power - BHP	80
Acceleration	15.6
Top Speed	106 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	119
Length	4074 mm
Width	1751 mm
Height	1451 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	351 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1068 kg

Driver Convenience

Bluetooth mobile phone interface
Driver attention monitor driver alert system
Dynamic road sign display
Emergency call service
Mobile phone preparation with inductive charging function
Multifunction front facing camera for distance control
Park distance control
Power assisted speed sensitive steering
Predictive adaptive cruise control
Preparation for navigation system with media and internet package
Preparation for We connect and We connect plus
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
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 3rd brake light
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 windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay

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
Carpet mats, front and rear
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 lighting
Removable luggage compartment cover
Removable luggage compartment floor
Single front passenger seat
Standard climatic zones
Standard pedal cluster
Three spoke leather wrapped multifunction steering wheel

Packs

Carpet mats 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 start assist
Manual child lock in rear doors
Rear drum brakes
Single tone horn
Tyre pressure loss indicator
Warning signal and warning light for front and rear seatbelts not fastened

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

Low rolling resistance tyres

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	119
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	124
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	119

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	999
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
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	52.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	54.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	50.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	50.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	60.1
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	61.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	41.5
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	44.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	52.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	57.6

General

Generation Mark	6
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	3E
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)	15.6
Engine Power - BHP	80
Engine Power - RPM	6300
Engine Torque - NM	93
Engine Torque - RPM	3700
Top Speed	106 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	185/65 R15
Tyre Size Rear	185/65 R15
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	ESSEX
Wheel Type	15" 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	1600 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1125 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	351 l
Max. Loading Weight	532 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	800
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	570
Minimum Kerbweight	1068 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.7 m

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