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Skoda Octavia Hatchback 2.0 TDI SE L 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1968
Trim	SE L
Price	£28,940
Engine Power - BHP	116
Acceleration	10.6
Top Speed	132 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	114
Length	4689 mm
Width	1829 mm
Height	1470 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	600 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1390 kg

Driver Convenience

1x USB Type C port in rear view mirror (charging only)
2x USB Type C ports in rear of front centre armrest (charging only)
Bluetooth system
Boot lid release from inside vehicle (electrically)
Columbus satellite navigation with 10" touchscreen display
Drive mode selector
eCall emergency system
Electro-mechanical power steering
Front and rear parking sensors with manoeuvre assist
Front assist system
Smartlink (includes android auto and mirrorlink)
Speed limiter
Turn Assist
Virtual Cockpit - 10.25" digital display
Voice control system
Wireless SmartLink for Apple Car Play

Entertainment

2x USB Type C ports (for charging and data transfer)
8 speakers
DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

Aero front windscreen wipers with intermittent function
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Body colour door mirrors and handles
Chrome grille surround
Chrome strip in lower front bumper
Chrome window surround
Electric front and rear windows
Headlight washers
Heated rear windscreen
High level third brake light
Ice scraper in fuel cap
Rain and light sensors
Rear fog light on one side
Rear privacy glass
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper

Interior Features

3 rear headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
4 foldable roof handles
Chrome inner door handles
Front centre armrest
Front head restraints
Heated front seats
Illuminated air conditioned glovebox
Leather trimmed gearshift lever
Luggage compartment lighting x1 light
Parcel shelf - folding
Single front passenger seat
Sunglasses storage
Textile floor mat set
Ticket holder
Two-spoke leather multi function steering wheel with paddles
Umbrella in door panel
Unsplit rear bench seat and split folding backrest

Passive Safety

3 point front/outer rear seatbelts+pre-tensioners
Alarm with interior monitoring, tilt sensor and back up horn
Automatic door unlocking in case of crash
Automatic fuel cut off in case of crash
Automatic warning lights in case of emergency braking
Curtain airbags and front side airbags
Driver and front passenger airbags
Drivers knee airbag
Electronic parking brake
Emergency call and proactive services
ESC including ABS, EBV, MSR, ASR, EDS, HBA, DSR
Hill hold control
Hill start assist
ISOFIX on front passenger seat and outer rear seats
Manual rear child locks
Passenger airbag deactivate switch
Rear disc brakes
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure monitor
Visual and acoustic seat belt reminder
Warning reflectors in front door

Security

Door locks with immobiliser
Keyless entry and start/stop including rear doors
Remote central locking

Trim

Chrome air vent surrounds

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.041
Particles	0.0001
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	114
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	121
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	114
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	123
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	114
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	102
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	96
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	167
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	162
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	116
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	111

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1968
Compression Ratio	16.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	81
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	95.5
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	61.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	64.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	60.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	64.2
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	72.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	76.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	44.1
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	45.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	64.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	67.3

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	15E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	92
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	88
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	73
NCAP Safety Assist %	79
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Timing Belt Interval Mileage	130000
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	10.6
Engine Power - BHP	116
Engine Power - RPM	3250
Engine Torque - NM	250
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	132 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	205/55 R17
Tyre Size Rear	205/55 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	ROTARE
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1470 mm
Length	4689 mm
Wheelbase	2686 mm
Width	1829 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1994 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	47.8
Gross Vehicle Weight	1970 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1555 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	600 l
Max. Loading Weight	580 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	730
Minimum Kerbweight	1390 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.4 m

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