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Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1.0 TSI R-Line 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	999
Trim	R-Line
Price	£25,175
Engine Power - BHP	95
Acceleration	10.8
Top Speed	117 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	117
Length	4074 mm
Width	1751 mm
Height	1451 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	351 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1098 kg

Driver Convenience

Bluetooth mobile phone interface
Digital Cockpit Pro with 10.25" Display
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 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

Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Electric front windows
Front door sill protectors with R-Line logo
Front fog lights with static cornering function
Front scuff plates with R-Line logo
Heat insulating and laminated safety glass windshield
LED 3rd brake light
Power folding adjustable/heated exterior mirrors and front passenger exterior mirror lowering function
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 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
Air care climatronic air conditoning system with active combination filter and 2-zone temperature control
Black roof lining
Carpet mats, front and rear
Chrome plated mirror adjustment switch, electric window button and front vents on driver and passenger side
Door and side trim panel
Driver and front passenger seat height adjustment
Driver/passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Front centre armrest
Front footwell illumination
Front seat backrest storage pockets
Front sports comfort seats
Handbrake lever handle in leather
Headliner in recycled material
Interior ambient lighting and surround lighting
Isofix child seat preparation easy-fit (for two outer rear seats, and front passenger seat) compatible with I-size
Karoso artvelours cloth upholstery
Leather trimmed gear knob
LED interior light with switch off delay and dimmer, 2 reading lights front and rear
Luggage compartment floor
Luggage compartment lighting
Lumbar adjustment for front seats
Removable luggage compartment cover
Single front passenger seat
Stainless steel pedals
Standard pedal cluster
Three spoke leather wrapped multifunction steering wheel

Packs

Carpet mats pack - Polo
Light and sight 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/rear disc brakes
Hill start assist
Manual child lock in rear doors
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

Dark grey anodised matt decorative inserts in dash and front door panels

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	117
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	129
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	117

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	50.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	54.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	48.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	52.3
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	57.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	62.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	39.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	55.4

General

Generation Mark	6
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	10E
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	COVENTRY
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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