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Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1.0 TSI Life 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	999
Trim	Life
Price	£17,955
Engine Power - BHP	95
Acceleration	10.8
Top Speed	116 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	118
Length	4074 mm
Width	1751 mm
Height	1451 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	351 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1097 kg

Driver Convenience

Adaptive cruise control without follow-to-stop and speed limiter
Bluetooth mobile phone interface
Driver alert system
Emergency call service
Front assist system
Power assisted speed sensitive steering
Preparation for We connect and We connect plus
Speedo and rev counter, electronic odometer, trip, service interval display and fuel 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
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Body colour door mirrors
Chrome plated radiator grille inserts, air vent surrounds and light switch surrounds
Electric front windows
Heat insulating glass in side and rear windows
Heat insulating glass windscreen
Power folding adjustable/heated exterior mirrors and front passenger exterior mirror lowering function
Rain sensor
Rear electric windows
Rear fog light
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
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 headliner
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
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 floor
Luggage compartment lighting
Multifunction steering wheel
Standard pedal cluster

Packs

Light and vision pack - Polo

Passive Safety

3 point height adj front seatbelts + pretensioners
3x3 point rear seatbelts
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 curtain and side airbags with center airbag
Front disc brakes
Hill hold control
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

Low rolling resistance tyres

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	118
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - Max	124
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - Min	118

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	999
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	5 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - Max	52.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - Min	54.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - Max	49.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - Min	52.3
WLTP - MPG - High - Max	60.1
WLTP - MPG - High - Min	62.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - Max	40.9
WLTP - MPG - Low - Min	42.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - Max	54.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium - Min	56.5

General

Generation Mark	6
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	9E
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	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 Torque - NM	175
Engine Torque - RPM	1600
Top Speed	116 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	1620 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1380 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	351 l
Max. Loading Weight	523 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1000
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	580
Minimum Kerbweight	1097 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.6 m

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