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Volkswagen Tiguan Estate 1.5 TSI Life 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	Life
Price	£31,305
Engine Power - BHP	130
Acceleration	10.9
Top Speed	121 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	44.1
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	145
Length	4509 mm
Width	1839 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	615 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1424 kg

Driver Convenience

Adaptive cruise control ACC including speed limiter
App-Connect incl. App-Connect Wireless for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Bluetooth phone integration system
Distance control assist
Driver alert system
Dynamic road sign display
eCall emergency call system
Electromechanical speed sensitive power steering
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
Revision / skills operating concept travel assistant
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
XDS electronic differential lock for improved traction and handling

Entertainment

Diversity antenna for FM reception
SD card slot
Simultaneous pairing of 2 compatible mobile devices
SMS functionality - read, compose and send SMS messages using touch-screen display
Title and cover art display
USB C ports

Exterior Features

Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
Automatic headlight control system
Body colour door handles
Body coloured bumpers
Body coloured door mirrors with integrated indicators
Coming/leaving home lighting function
Front and rear electric windows
Headlight range control
Heated rear window
High level 3rd brake light
Laminated safety glass windshield, heat and sound insulating
LED headlamps
LED rear combination lamps
LED rear number plate lights
LED separate daytime running light
Privacy glass for rear side windows and rear window
Rain sensor windscreen wipers
Rear exhaust tailpipe
Rear fog lamp
Rear side wing doors
Rear windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay
Side and rear windows in heat insulating glass
Trailer Stability Programme
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 cup holders in front
2 LED front reading lights
2 LED rear reading lights
3 bench rear seats in 2nd row
3 rear headrests
4 load lashing points
40:20:40 split folding rear seats
Air Care Climatronic 3 zone automatic climate control with enhanced air filter and controls in the rear
Backrest release for left front seat
Climate control unit rear with touch function
Door and side trim panel in foam film and woven fabric
Front centre armrest
Front footwell illumination
Front seats head restraints (x-adjustment)
Height adjustable front seats
Height/reach adjust steering wheel
Instrument lighting white adjustable panel illumination
Interior light with delay
Isofix Preparation 2 Rear child seats
Leather gear knob
Lockable cooled glovebox
Luggage compartment lighting
Luggage net
Rear bench seat asymetrically split folding, longitudinally movable and folding with load-through hatch and center armrest
Remote unlocking for rear seat backrest
Removable luggage cover
Removable rear headrests
Safety optimised front head restraints
Single front passenger seat
Sliding/reclining rear seats
Standard rear seat release
Storage compartment in driver's door
Storage compartment in passenger's door
Storage compartment in rear doors
Storage compartments in luggage area left and right
Storage tray on dashboard
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Variable boot floor, height adjustable and removable

Passive Safety

3 point seat belt for centre rear seats
3 point seat belts with seat belt pretensioners for the outer rear seats
Active bonnet
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
Hill hold control
Manual child proof rear door locks
Pedestrian monitoring system
Power assisted brakes
Rear disc brakes
Rigid safety cell with front and rear crumple zones
Two tone horn
Warning sound and light for front seat belts if unfastened

Security

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

Trim

Weave decorative inserts in dash and front door trim panels

Wheels

18" frankfurt alloy wheels with Airstop rolling resistance tyres
Tool kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	145
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	149
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	145

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1498
Compression Ratio	12.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	74.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	85.9
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	44.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	44.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	42.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	41.5
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	42.2
WLTP - MPG - High	50.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	49.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Low	36.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	35.3
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	36.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium	45.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	43.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	45.6

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	15E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
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)	10.9
Engine Power - BHP	130
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	220
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	121 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/55 R18
Tyre Size Rear	235/55 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	FRANKFURT
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1684 mm
Length	4509 mm
Wheelbase	2678 mm
Width	1839 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	58
Gross Vehicle Weight	1970 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1655 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	615 l
Max. Loading Weight	546 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1600
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	740
Minimum Kerbweight	1424 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.5 m

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