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Volkswagen Tiguan Estate 1.5 TSI 150 Active 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	Active
Price	£32,910
Engine Power - BHP	150
Acceleration	9.2
Top Speed	126 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	40.9
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	155
Length	4509 mm
Width	1839 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	615 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1461 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
Driver profile selection
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
Revision / skills operating concept travel assistant
Service interval indicator
Start/stop system with regenerative braking
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
Radio
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

Exterior Features

Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
Automatic headlight control system
Black roof rails
Body colour door handles
Body colour door mirrors
Body coloured bumpers
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 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
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
Brushed stainless steel pedals and footrest
Climate control unit rear with touch function
Door and side trim panel in foam film and woven fabric
Driver + front passenger lumbar support
Front comfort seats
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
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
Safety optimised front head restraints
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
Pedestrian monitoring system
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

Wheels

17" Galway alloy wheels with rolling resistance tyres
Tool kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	155
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	171
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	40.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	37.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	41.5
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	39.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	36.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	40.4
WLTP - MPG - High	47.9
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	43.5
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	47.9
WLTP - MPG - Low	32.5
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	30.1
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	32.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium	41.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	37.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	41.5

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	19E
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
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	215/65 R17
Tyre Size Rear	215/65 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	GALWAY
Wheel Type	17" 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	2000 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1655 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	615 l
Max. Loading Weight	539 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1800
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1461 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.5 m

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