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Volkswagen Tiguan Estate 1.5 TSI 150 R-Line Edition 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	R-Line Edition
Price	£37,085
Engine Power - BHP	150
Acceleration	9.2
Top Speed	126 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	155
Length	4511 mm
Width	1859 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	615 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1471 kg

Driver Convenience

Adaptive cruise control ACC stop and go including speed limiter
App-Connect incl. App-Connect Wireless for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Bluetooth phone integration system
Comfort drive travel assist
Digital cockpit pro
Driver alert system
Driver profile selection
Dynamic road sign display
eCall emergency call system
Electromechanical speed sensitive power steering
Emergency assist
Front and rear parking distance sensors
Instrument cluster mph speedometer Great Britain
Lane keeping system Lane Assist
Lights on warning
Multifunction front facing camera
Outside temperature display
Premium multifunction display with multi colour display
Rev counter
Service interval indicator
Speed limit display
Start/stop system with regenerative braking
Trip computer
Warning sound and light for doors and tailgate open

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Battery regeneration during braking

Entertainment

Digital radio reception DAB+
Diversity antenna for FM reception
Radio

Exterior Features

Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
Automatic headlight control system
Body colored bumpers in R-Line style
Body colored exterior mirror housings
Body colour door handles
Chrome moldings on the side windows
Coming/leaving home lighting function
Dynamic headlight range control
Front and rear electric windows
Heated rear window
High level 3rd brake light
Laminated safety glass windshield, heat and sound insulating
LED rear combination lamps
LED rear number plate lights
License plate carrier in front and rear
Poor weather light and cornering light
Privacy glass for rear side windows and rear window
R Line body kit
R Line side sills
Rain sensor
Rear exhaust tailpipe
Rear fog lamp
Rear side wing doors
Rear spoiler in R style
Rear windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay
Side and rear windows in heat insulating glass
Trailer Stability Programme
Unique R Line badging
Windscreen wipers/ intermittent wipe + 4 position delay

Interior Features

12V outlet in center console rear and in luggage compartment
12V outlet in front and tray
2 LED front reading lights
2 LED rear reading lights
3 bench rear seats in 2nd row
3 rear headrests
Air Care Climatronic 3 zone automatic climate control with enhanced air filter and controls in the rear
Backrest release for left front seat
Black headlining
Brushed stainless steel pedals and footrest
Carpet mats in front and rear with decorative stitching in Gray
Climate control unit rear with touch function
Door and side trim panel in foam film, insert in leatherette
Front footwell illumination
Front scuff plates in aluminum with R-Line logo
Front seats head restraints (x-adjustment)
Height/reach adjust steering wheel
Isofix Preparation 2 Rear child seats
Leather gear knob
Rear bench seat asymetrically split folding, longitudinally movable and folding with load-through hatch and center armrest
Remote unlocking for rear seat backrest
Single front passenger seat
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors

Packs

Driver assistance pack plus - Tiguan DSG

Passive Safety

3 point seat belt for centre rear seats
3 point seat belts with seat belt pretensioners for the outer rear seats
Curtain airbags for front and rear passengers
Driver/Front Passenger airbags
Drivers knee airbag
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Electronic Stability Control with driver steering recommendation, ABS, ASR, EDL, EDTC and trailer stabilization
Front assist with autonomous emergency braking (for Adaptive Cruise Control ACC up to 130 mph)
Front disc brakes
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Front side airbags
Height adjustable front 3 point seatbelts + pretensioners
Manual child proof rear door locks
Pedestrian monitoring system
Proactive passenger protection system in combination with front assist
Rear disc brakes
Two tone horn
Warning sound and light for front seat belts if unfastened
Warning triangle

Security

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

Trim

Chrome elements on the mirror switch power window switches and door pulls
Decorative inserts Carbon Gray for dashboard and front door trim panels
Interior door handle in matte chrome

Wheels

Tool kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	155
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	161
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	155

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1498
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	74.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	85.9
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	39.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	40.9
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	38.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	39.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	45.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	47.1
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	31.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	32.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	40.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	42.2

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	22E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	96
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	84
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	72
NCAP Safety Assist %	68
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	9300
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	9.2
Engine Power - BHP	150
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	250
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	126 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	255/45 R19
Tyre Size Rear	255/45 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	VALENCIA
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1684 mm
Length	4511 mm
Wheelbase	2678 mm
Width	1859 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	58
Gross Vehicle Weight	2090 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1655 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	615 l
Max. Loading Weight	619 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1800
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1471 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.5 m

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Volkswagen Tiguan Estate 1.5 TSI 150 R-Line Edition 5dr DSG

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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