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Skoda Octavia Hatchback 2.0 TSI vRS 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1984
Trim	vRS
Price	£38,670
Engine Power - BHP	265
Acceleration	6.4
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	40.8
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	158
Length	4709 mm
Width	1829 mm
Height	1455 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	600 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1445 kg

Driver Convenience

1x USB Typc C port in rear view mirror
4x USB Type C ports - 2x in front centre console and 2x in rear (45W)
Blind spot detection
Drive mode selection
Driver fatigue sensor
eCall emergency system
Electrically operated boot with virtual pedal
Front and rear parking sensors with manoeuvre assist
Front assist system
Predictive adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist
Progressive dynamic steering
Traffic sign recognition
Turn Assist
Virtual Cockpit - 10.25" digital display
Voice control system
Wireless charging (15W) with cooling function
Wireless SmartLink for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Electronically controlled limited slip differential
vRS suspension

Entertainment

13" touchscreen display with navigation
DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

Aero front windscreen wipers with intermittent function
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Black sport exhaust pipes
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Electric front and rear windows
Exterior gloss black sports styling including front grille, window surrounds, door mirrors and badging
Gloss black diffuser
Gloss black spoiler
Heated rear windscreen
High beam control
High level third brake light
Ice scraper in fuel cap
LED daytime running lights
Logo projection in front doors
Rain and light sensors
Rear fog light on one side
Rear privacy glass
Rear side wing doors
Unique vRS bumpers and exterior styling

Interior Features

12 volt socket in boot
3 rear headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
4 foldable roof handles
Aluminium pedals
Front head restraints
Front sport seats
Heated front seats
Illuminated glovebox
Interior door handles in dark chrome
Jumbo Box storage
Luggage compartment lighting x2 lights
Mechanical rear seat release from boot
Parcel shelf - folding
Single front passenger seat
Steering wheel in black leather with black stitching
Storage compartments in left and right of boot
Sun visors with mirrors
Sunglasses storage
Ticket holder
Umbrella in door panel
Unsplit rear bench seat, split folding backrest with centre armrest with cupholder
Waste bin in door panel

Packs

Comfort package - Octavia
Family package - Octavia
Light and view package plus - Octavia
vRS Design Selection pack - Octavia

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seat belts
Alarm with interior monitoring, tilt sensor and back up horn
Curtain airbags and front side airbags
Driver and front passenger airbags
Drivers knee airbag
Electronic parking brake
ESC including ABS, EBV, MSR, ASR, EDS, HBA, DSR
Front central airbag
Hill hold assist
ISOFIX on front passenger seat and outer rear seats
Passenger airbag deactivate switch
Red brake calipers
Three point seat belts in front and rear
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure monitor
Visual and acoustic seat belt reminder
Warning reflectors in front door

Security

Anti-theft wheel bolts
Keyless start/stop
Remote central locking

Trim

Gloss black air vent surrounds

Wheels

19" Elias anthracite alloy wheels

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.03
Particles	0.0002
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	158
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	160
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	158
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	148
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	146
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	133
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	131
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	245
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	243
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	165
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	162

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1984
Compression Ratio	9.6:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	92.8
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	40.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	40.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	40.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	43.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	43.9
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	48.2
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	48.9
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	26.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	26.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	39.0
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	39.7

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	27E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	10000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Timing Belt Interval Mileage	999999
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	6.4
Engine Power - BHP	265
Engine Power - RPM	5250
Engine Torque - NM	370
Engine Torque - RPM	1600
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/40 R19
Tyre Size Rear	225/40 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	ELIAS
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1455 mm
Length	4709 mm
Wheelbase	2681 mm
Width	1829 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2003 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	51.5
Gross Vehicle Weight	2015 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1555 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	600 l
Max. Loading Weight	570 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1800
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1445 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.4 m

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