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Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.4 TSI GTE 5dr DSG

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Doors5
Drive Train6 SPEED
Fuel DeliveryTURBO DIRECT INJECTION
TransmissionSemi-auto
Fuel TypeHybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC1395
TrimGTE
Price£40,890
Battery Capacity13
Engine Power - BHP245
Acceleration6.7
Top Speed140 mph
Length4287 mm
Width1789 mm
Height1484 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)273 l
Minimum Kerbweight1552 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
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Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty70
Battery Capacity in kWh13
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)300
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)220
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW3.6
Battery LeasedNo
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Charging Port LocationLeft Side Front
Coupler/Connector TypeType 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW3.6
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years8
Usable Battery Capacity10.4
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb14.9
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb4.2
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City73
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb61
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City46
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb38

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro EmissionsEURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb27
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH28
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL27

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic ConvertorYes
Engine capacity (cc)1395
Cylinder LayoutIN-LINE
Cylinders4
Engine LayoutFRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears6 SPEED
Number of Valves16
TransmissionSEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb6.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb45.6
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb1.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH1.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL1.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb235.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH235.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL235.4

General

Generation Mark8
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 0727E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %88
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %87
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 095
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %74
NCAP Safety Assist %82
Service Interval Frequency - Months12
Service Interval Mileage9300
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years3
Vehicle Homologation ClassM1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)6.7
Engine Power - BHP245
Engine Torque - NM250
Engine Torque - RPM1550
Top Speed140 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification LevelRDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?No
Tyre Size Front225/45 R17
Tyre Size Rear225/45 R17
Tyre Size SpareTYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel StyleRICHMOND
Wheel Type17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height1484 mm
Length4287 mm
Wheelbase2630 mm
Width1789 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)40
Gross Vehicle Weight2040 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)273 l
Max. Loading Weight488 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked1500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked750
Minimum Kerbweight1552 kg
No. of Seats5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb11.1 m
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