Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.4 TSI GTE 5dr DSG
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Doors | 5 |
Drive Train | 6 SPEED |
Fuel Delivery | TURBO DIRECT INJECTION |
Transmission | Semi-auto |
Fuel Type | Hybrid Petrol |
Engine Capacity - CC | 1395 |
Trim | GTE |
Price | £40,890 |
Battery Capacity | 13 |
Engine Power - BHP | 245 |
Acceleration | 6.7 |
Top Speed | 140 mph |
Length | 4287 mm |
Width | 1789 mm |
Height | 1484 mm |
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) | 273 l |
Minimum Kerbweight | 1552 kg |
Driver Convenience
- Adaptive cruise control (ACC) with speed limiter and front assist (reacting to vehicles pedestrians and cyclists)
- Car2X communication
- Digital cockpit pro - 10.25" high resolution TFT dash display screen with customizable menus and information
- Driver alert system
- Dynamic road sign display
- eCall - Emergency call service for SOS calls to emergency response
- Electronic engine sound
- Lane assist
- Lane change assistant
- Mobile phone interface with wireless inductive charging function
- Multifunction camera for distance control
- PAS
- Speedo, rev counter, electronic odometer, trip, service interval display, exterior temperature and fuel gauge
- Start/Stop function
- Travel assist with emergency side assist with electrically foldable door mirrors
- USB-C ports in the front and rear centre console with increased charging performance
- Warning buzzer and light for front seatbelts unfastened
- Wireless app connect
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension
- 6 metre charging cables of Type 2 mode 2/G (10A) charging cable
- Petrol Particulate Filter
- Type 2 mode 3 (16A) AC Cable for wallbox/chargepoints
- XDS electronic differential lock for improved traction and handling
Entertainment
- Premium USB cable in choice of either Apple or Android smartphone compatibility
Exterior Features
- Auto dimming rear view mirror
- Automatic headlamp activation with Coming home and Leaving home feature
- Automatic headlights
- Body colour bumpers
- Body colour door handles
- Body colour door mirrors with integrated indicators
- Body colour rear roof spoiler
- Front and rear electric windows
- GTE style bumpers
- Heat insulating glass windscreen
- Heated rear windscreen
- High level 3rd brake light
- Highway light
- Illuminated front grille
- IQ.Light - LED Matrix headlights, dynamic headlight control with advanced high beam control matrix dipped main beam + LED DRL + 22 LED lights
- LED front fog lights with 5 honeycomb design
- LED License plate illumination
- LED rear combination lamp inlcuding dynamic turn signal
- Rain sensor
- Rear fog light on one side and reversing lights on both sides
- Rear side wing doors
- Rear tinted glass 65% light absorbing from B pillar backwards
- Rear windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay
- Remote electrically heated, adjustable and foldable door mirrors, including door mirror puddle lights and reverse activated kerb-view adjustment on pa
- Welcome light
Interior Features
- 12V socket in front centre console
- 12V socket in luggage compartment
- 3 rear head restraints
- 3 seat bench in 2nd row
- 3 zone climate with controls in the rear
- Aluminium gear knob
- Ambient lighting - Customisable 30 colour ambient lighting
- Ambient lighting, exterior illuminated styling elements at the sides
- Brushed stainless steel pedals
- Chrome plated surround to electric mirror button, window switch and air vent surrounds
- Drivers and front passengers sun visors with vanity mirrors
- Front + rear carpet mats
- Front centre armrest with storage compartment
- Front cupholders x 2
- Front passenger seat
- Front reading lights x 2 incorporating LED technology
- Front seat lumbar support adjuster
- Front sports seats
- Glovebox
- Height adjustable front seats
- Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
- Isofix child seat preparation for 2 rear child seats and front passenger seat
- Leather wrapped multifunction sports heated steering wheel with paddle shift
- Leatherette door armrests and centre armrest
- Luggage compartment lighting
- Removable luggage compartment cover
- Soul black instrument panel
- Soul black roof lining
- Split folding backrest with centre armrest and unsplit rear seat bench
- Woven fabric storage compartments in front and rear doors
Passive Safety
- 3 point height adj front seatbelts + pretensioners
- 3 rear three point seatbelts
- ABS
- Child locks on rear doors
- Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
- Drivers and front passengers safety optimised head restraints
- Electronic parking brake with auto hold
- ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
- Extended pedestrian protection measures
- Front and rear passengers curtain airbag system including front side airbags
- Front centre airbag
- Front disc brakes
- Front side airbags with curtain airbags
- Rear disc brakes
- Two tone horn
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
Security
- Alarm with interior protection and deactivation via infotainment system
- Electronic engine immobiliser
- Keyless entry with start/stop button on centre console
Trim
- Black metal chrome decorative inserts in dash and front door trim panels
- High gloss black centre console
Wheels
- Tyre mobility kit Includes 12V compressor and tyre sealant
Electric Vehicle Data
Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty | 70 |
Battery Capacity in kWh | 13 |
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins) | 300 |
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change | 0-100 |
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW | 2.3 |
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins) | 220 |
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change | 0-100 |
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW | 3.6 |
Battery Leased | No |
Battery Type | Lithium-ion |
Charging Port Location | Left Side Front |
Coupler/Connector Type | Type 2 |
Maximum Charging Rate - kW | 3.6 |
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage | 100000 |
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years | 8 |
Usable Battery Capacity | 10.4 |
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb | 14.9 |
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb | 4.2 |
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City | 73 |
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb | 61 |
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City | 46 |
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb | 38 |
Emissions - ICE
Standard Euro Emissions | EURO 6 |
Emissions - PHEV
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb | 27 |
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH | 28 |
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL | 27 |
Engine and Drive Train
Catalytic Convertor | Yes |
Engine capacity (cc) | 1395 |
Cylinder Layout | IN-LINE |
Cylinders | 4 |
Engine Layout | FRONT TRANSVERSE |
Gears | 6 SPEED |
Number of Valves | 16 |
Transmission | SEMI-AUTO |
Fuel Consumption - PHEV
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb | 6.2 |
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb | 45.6 |
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb | 1.2 |
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH | 1.2 |
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL | 1.2 |
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb | 235.4 |
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH | 235.4 |
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL | 235.4 |
General
Generation Mark | 8 |
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07 | 27E |
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years | 12 |
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years | 3 |
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection % | 88 |
NCAP Child Occupant Protection % | 87 |
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09 | 5 |
NCAP Pedestrian Protection % | 74 |
NCAP Safety Assist % | 82 |
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) | 6.7 |
Engine Power - BHP | 245 |
Engine Torque - NM | 250 |
Engine Torque - RPM | 1550 |
Top Speed | 140 mph |
Test Cycles
RDE Certification Level | RDE 2 |
Tyres
Space Saver? | No |
Tyre Size Front | 225/45 R17 |
Tyre Size Rear | 225/45 R17 |
Tyre Size Spare | TYRE REPAIR KIT |
Wheel Style | RICHMOND |
Wheel Type | 17" ALLOY |
Vehicle Dimensions
Height | 1484 mm |
Length | 4287 mm |
Wheelbase | 2630 mm |
Width | 1789 mm |
Weight and Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 40 |
Gross Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg |
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) | 273 l |
Max. Loading Weight | 488 kg |
Max. Towing Weight - Braked | 1500 |
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked | 750 |
Minimum Kerbweight | 1552 kg |
No. of Seats | 5 |
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb | 11.1 m |
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