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Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1.0 TSI 110 R-Line 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	999
Trim	R-Line
Price	£26,740
Engine Power - BHP	110
Acceleration	10.4
Top Speed	121 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	128
Length	4074 mm
Width	1751 mm
Height	1451 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	351 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1134 kg

Driver Convenience

Adaptive cruise control with follow-to-stop and speed limiter
Bluetooth mobile phone interface
Digital Cockpit Pro with 10.25" Display
Driver alert system
Dynamic road sign display
Emergency call service
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
Front and rear 6 speakers

Exterior Features

Auto headlights
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Body colour door mirrors
Electric front windows
Front scuff plates with R-Line logo
Heat insulating darkened glass in side and rear windows
Heat insulating glass windscreen
Power folding adjustable/heated exterior mirrors and front passenger exterior mirror lowering function
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 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
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 + rear carpet mats in recycled material
Front centre armrest
Front footwell illumination
Front seat backrest storage pockets
Front sports comfort seats
Handbrake lever handle in leather
Headliner in recycled material
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 cover
Luggage compartment floor
Luggage compartment lighting
Lumbar adjustment for front seats
Single front passenger seat
Stainless steel pedals
Standard pedal cluster
Three spoke leather wrapped multifunction steering wheel with shifting paddles

Packs

Light and sight pack - Polo R-Line/Black Edition

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/rear disc brakes
Hill hold control
Manual child lock in rear doors
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

Chrome applications on rotary light, mirror adjustment, window regulator switches, outlet with frame in black
Dark grey anodised 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	128
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	135
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	128

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	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	47.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	50.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	47.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	49.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	54.3
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	57.6
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	36.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	38.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	47.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	51.4

General

Generation Mark	6
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	12E
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)	10.4
Engine Power - BHP	110
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	200
Engine Torque - RPM	2000
Top Speed	121 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	VALENCIA
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	1660 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1380 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	351 l
Max. Loading Weight	526 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1100
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	600
Minimum Kerbweight	1134 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.7 m

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