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Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.5 TSI 272 GTE eHybrid 5dr DSG

It's a solid, efficient and desirable plug-in hybrid with hot-hatchback power, but the VW Golf GTE still has some flaws

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Doors5
Drive Train6 SPEED
Fuel DeliveryTURBO DIRECT INJECTION
TransmissionSemi-auto
Fuel TypeHybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC1498
TrimGTE
Price£40,330
Battery Capacity25.7
Engine Power - BHP272
Acceleration6.6
Top Speed143 mph
Length4289 mm
Width1789 mm
Height1478 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)273 l
Minimum Kerbweight1593 kg

Driver Convenience

  • Activated carbon canister
  • Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
  • Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
  • Dynamic road sign display
  • Dynamic steering
  • E-Sim card for online connectivity
  • eCall emergency call system
  • Lane change system side assist, rear traffic alert and exit warning system
  • Multi-color Digital cockpit pro, selection of different info profile possible
  • Multifunction front facing camera for distance control
  • Navigation system
  • Oncoming vehicle braking when turning including swerve support
  • Preparation for light assist system
  • Speed limiter
  • Speedo, rev counter, electronic odometer, trip, service interval display, exterior temperature and fuel gauge
  • Traffic jam assist
  • Voice enhancer and voice control
  • Warning signal and warning light for front and rear seatbelts not fastened
  • We connect plus preparation
  • We connect preparation
  • Wireless app connect

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

  • Charging cable Mode 2 Type 2 (10A)
  • Charging cable mode 3, type 2 32 A
  • Hybrid propulsion system
  • Sports suspension
  • Start-stop system with battery regeneration (recuperation - energy recovery during braking)
  • XDS electronic differential lock for improved traction and handling

Entertainment

  • 6 Speakers - 4 in front and 2 in rear with central speaker
  • Comfort telephony + wireless charging, without wireless aerial connection
  • Digital radio reception (DAB)
  • Diversity antenna for FM reception
  • Gaming platform via car app
  • Infotainment system with 12.9" display
  • Mobile phone interface with inductive charging feature

Exterior Features

  • 4 speed front wiper/interval delay
  • Auto dimming rear view mirror
  • Auto headlights
  • Automatic headlamp activation with Coming home and Leaving home feature
  • Body colour door handles
  • Body coloured bumpers, air intake in honeycomb structure
  • Exterior ambient lighting with illuminated lighting animation and wake up/goodbye scenario
  • Exterior mirrors convex on the left and aspherical on the right
  • Front and rear electric windows
  • Front fog lamps and cornering light
  • Front windscreen washers
  • Heat insulating windshield made of laminated glass
  • High level 3rd brake light
  • LED daytime running lights
  • Nameplate 'GTE' set
  • Rain sensor
  • Rear exhaust tailpipe
  • Rear fog light on one side and reversing lights on both sides
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay
  • Remote electrically foldable door mirrors, puddle lights and reverse activated passenger's door mirror
  • Welcome light with surround lighting

Interior Features

  • 12V socket in front centre console
  • 12V socket in luggage compartment
  • 2 USB C ports in front, 2 USB charging sockets on the centre console in the rear charging capacity upto 45W
  • 3 rear head restraints
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 30 colour ambient lighting, illuminated center console storage compartment in front
  • Air care climatronic 3 Zone automatic climate control with rear air conditioning control panel
  • Aluminium gearshift handle
  • Black roof lining
  • Brushed stainless steel pedals
  • Carpet mats, front and rear
  • Chrome plated radiator grille inserts, air vent surrounds and light switch surrounds
  • Front centre armrest with storage compartment
  • Front cupholders x 2
  • Glovebox
  • Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
  • ISOFIX anchors for child seats on outer rear bench seats and on front passanger seat compatible for i-Size
  • Rear cupholder and loadthough
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Split folding backrest with centre armrest and unsplit rear seat bench
  • Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors

Packs

  • Driver assistance pack - Golf DSG Estate/Hatchback

Passive Safety

  • 3 point height adj front seatbelts + pretensioners
  • 3 rear three point seatbelts
  • ABS
  • Autonomous emergency braking front assist with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring
  • Child locks on rear doors
  • Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Electronic parking brake with auto hold
  • ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
  • Extended pedestrian protection measures
  • Hill start assist
  • Rear disc brakes
  • Two tone horn
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator
  • Volkswagen roadside assistance

Security

  • Anti theft wheel bolts
  • Preparation for alcohol interlock

Trim

  • Carbon grey decorative inserts in dash and front door trim panels

Wheels

  • Tool kit for tyre mobility set
  • Tyre mobility kit Includes 12V compressor and tyre sealant
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Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty70
Battery Capacity in kWh25.7
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)720
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)150
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW11
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)26
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change5-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW40
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Charging Port LocationLeft Side Front
Coupler/Connector TypeCCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW40
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years8
Usable Battery Capacity19.7
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb17.2
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb3.6
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb15.9
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb3.9
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb131
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb81.4

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro EmissionsEURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb8
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH8
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL8

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic ConvertorYes
Engine capacity (cc)1498
Compression Ratio11.5:1
Cylinder LayoutIN-LINE
Cylinders4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)74.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)85.9
Engine LayoutFRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears6 SPEED
Number of Valves16
TransmissionSEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb0.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH0.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL0.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb706.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH706.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL706.2

General

Generation Mark8
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 0730E
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)6.6
Engine Power - BHP272
Engine Torque - NM250
Engine Torque - RPM1500
Top Speed143 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

Height1478 mm
Length4289 mm
Wheelbase2630 mm
Width1789 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)40
Gross Vehicle Weight2100 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)273 l
Max. Loading Weight507 kg
Max. Roof Load75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked1700
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked750
Minimum Kerbweight1593 kg
No. of Seats5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb11.1 m
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