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Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.5 TSI Active 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	Active
Price	£26,515
Engine Power - BHP	130
Acceleration	9.2
Top Speed	133 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	52.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	122
Length	4284 mm
Width	1789 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1231 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
Lane assist
Mobile phone interface with wireless inductive charging function
Power assisted speed sensitive steering
Speedo, rev counter, electronic odometer, trip, service interval display, exterior temperature and fuel gauge
Start/Stop function
Warning buzzer and light for front seatbelts unfastened
Wireless app connect

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Petrol Particulate Filter
XDS electronic differential lock for improved traction and handling

Entertainment

Premium USB cable in choice of either Apple or Android smartphone compatibility

Exterior Features

Active badge on B Pillar
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlamp activation with Coming home and Leaving home feature
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Body colour door mirrors with integrated indicators
Body colour rear roof spoiler
Electrically heated and adjustable door mirrors with memory feature
Front and rear electric windows
Heat insulating glass windscreen
Heated rear windscreen
Heated windscreen washer jets including low level warning
High level 3rd brake light
Highway light
LED License plate illumination
Rain sensor
Rear fog light on one side and reversing lights on both sides
Rear lights incorporating LED technology
Rear tinted glass 65% light absorbing from B pillar backwards
Rear windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay
Stainless steel scuff plates with Active logo
Welcome light

Interior Features

12V socket in front centre console
12V socket in luggage compartment
3 rear head restraints
3 zone climate with controls in the rear
Ambient lighting - Customisable 30 colour ambient lighting
Ambient lighting, exterior illuminated styling elements at the sides
Centre console
Drivers and front passengers sun visors with vanity mirrors
Front + rear carpet mats
Front centre armrest with storage compartment
Front cupholders x 2
Front reading lights x 2 incorporating LED technology
Front seat lumbar support adjuster
Glovebox
Heated front seats
Height adjustable front seats
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
Isofix child seat preparation for 2 rear child seats and front passenger seat
Leather heated multifunction steering wheel
Luggage compartment lighting
Matt silver dash insert
Removable luggage compartment cover
Split folding backrest with centre armrest and unsplit rear seat bench
Stainless steel foot pedals
Storm grey roof lining
Waveform cloth upholstery
Woven fabric storage compartments in front and rear doors

Passive Safety

3 point height adj front seatbelts + pretensioners
3 rear three point seatbelts
ABS
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 disc brakes
Rear disc brakes
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Alarm with interior protection and deactivation via infotainment system
Electronic engine immobiliser

Trim

Chrome interior trim

Wheels

16" Galway alloy wheels with anti theft wheel bolts

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	122
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	130
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	122

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1498
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	52.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	49.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	52.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	52.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	49.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	53.3
WLTP - MPG - High	61.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	57.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	61.4
WLTP - MPG - Low	37.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	36.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	37.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium	53.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	48.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	53.3

General

Generation Mark	8
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	17E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18600
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	9.2
Engine Power - BHP	130
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	200
Engine Torque - RPM	1400
Top Speed	133 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	205/55 R16
Tyre Size Rear	205/55 R16
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	GALWAY
Wheel Type	16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1491 mm
Length	4284 mm
Wheelbase	2619 mm
Width	1789 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45
Gross Vehicle Weight	1800 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1270 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	380 l
Max. Loading Weight	569 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1400
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	650
Minimum Kerbweight	1231 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11 m

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