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Volkswagen Passat Saloon 1.4 TSI PHEV GTE Advance 4dr DSG

Doors	4
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1395
Trim	GTE Advance
Price	£41,695
Battery Capacity	13
Engine Power - BHP	218
Acceleration	7.6
Top Speed	138 mph
Length	4774 mm
Height	1476 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	402 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1657 kg

Driver Convenience

Adaptive cruise control including Front Assist, radar sensor controlled distance monitoring system, City emergency braking system
Driver alert system
Driver profile selection
Exterior temperature gauge with frost alarm
Lane assist
Low washer fluid warning light
Multifunction computer includes visual gear
One touch indicator turn signal
Proactive occupant protection
Security and service including e-call
Socket AC Type 2
Speed sensitive power steering
Speedo and rev counter, electronic odometer, trip, service interval display and fuel gauge
Start/Stop function
Traffic jam assist
Voice activation
Warning buzzer and light for front seatbelts unfastened
Wireless app connect

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Battery regeneration during braking
Electronic engine sound without deactivation
Exterior e-sound
Misfuel prevention device
Petrol Particulate Filter
Two charging cables 16amp for wallbox/chargepoints (mode 3) and 10amp mains charge cable (mode 2)

Entertainment

Aerial for radio integrated into rear windscreen
DAB Digital radio receiver

Exterior Features

Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
Automatic headlights with dusk sensor
Automatic leaving home and manual coming home lighting functions
Black radiator grille with chrome louvres
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door handles
Body coloured door mirrors with intergrated indicators
Charging point inlet on radiator grille
Chrome side window surrounds
Front and rear electric windows
Fully galvanised body
Gloss black finish on B pillar
Heated rear window
High level 3rd brake light
LED matrix headlights with dynamic curve + light assist, LED daytime running lights, front fog lights with static cornering, animated indicator
LED rear lights
LED rear number plate lights
Rain sensor
Rear side wing doors
Rear tinted glass from B pillar backwards, approx 65% tinted
Remote electrically adjustable and foldable heated door mirrors including automatic dimming function on drivers side door mirror puddle lights
Trapezoid exhaust tailpipes, left and right
Unique GTE badging
Unique GTE radiator grille with blue strip
Warning lights for open tailgate and doors
White instrument lighting
Windscreen wipers/ intermittent wipe + 4 position delay

Interior Features

12V socket in front centre console
12V socket in luggage compartment
3 seat bench in 2nd row
60:40 split folding rear seat with backrest
Climate control - 3 Zone electronic air conditioning with automatic air recirculation
Driver's door storage compartment for 1.0 litre bottle
Driver/front passenger seat height adjustment
ErgoComfort seat with seat cushion tilt adjustment, thigh support and electric backrest adjustment on the driver side
Front + rear carpet mats
Front and rear interior lighting with delay and dimming function
Front centre armrest with storage compartment and two rear air vents
Front cupholders x2 with covers
Front passenger storage compartment for 1.5 litre bottle
Front seats with lumbar adjustment
Height adjustable rear seat head restraints (x3)
Height/reach adjust steering wheel
Illuminated vanity mirrors
Isofix child seat preparation, outer rear seats
Leather trimmed three spoke multifunction steering wheel and gear knob with blue contrast stitching
Load lashing points x 4 in luggage compartment
Load through provision
Lockable, illuminated, cooled glovebox
Luggage compartment lighting
Rear seat centre armrest with storage compartment
Single front passenger seat
Storage compartment in rear doors
Storage compartment in roof console with cover
Vienna leather upholstery + heated front seats + heated windscreen washer jets

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
ABS (Anti locking brake system) includes BAS (Brake assist) and EBD (Electronic brake pressure distribution)
Automatic post collision braking
Blue brake callipers
Disc brakes front and rear
Door open warning reflectors
Driver/Front Passenger airbags
Drivers and front passengers safety optimised head restraints, longitudinal and height adjustable
Drivers knee airbag
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
First aid kit
Front and rear passenger curtain airbags
Front passenger airbag deactivation switch
Front side impact airbag
Height adjustable front 3 point seatbelts + pretensioners
Hill hold function
Pre crash preventive occupant protection
Rear door child safety locks
Rear seat side impact airbags
Rigid safety cell with front and rear crumple zones
Tyre pressure loss indicator
Volkswagen roadside assistance
Warning light for rear seat belts if unfastened

Security

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

Trim

Chrome air vent and instrument surround
Cross hatch decorative inserts in dash and door panels
Unique GTE instrument cluster

Wheels

Tyre mobility kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	13
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	300
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	220
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	3.6
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	220
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	7.2
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
NEDC Maximum EV Range Miles	42
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	15
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	4.14
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb	15
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb	4.1
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City	61
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	63
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH	63
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL	63
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City	38
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	39
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH	39
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL	39

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions

EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb	139
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb - TEH	152
WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb - TEL	139
WLTP - CO2 Charge Depleting (g/km) - Comb	8
WLTP - CO2 Charge Depleting (g/km) - Comb - TEH	11
WLTP - CO2 Charge Depleting (g/km) - Comb - TEL	7
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	26
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	27
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	26

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1395
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Ch Dep (l/100km) - Comb	0.4
WLTP - FC Ch Dep (mpg) - Comb	706.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb	6.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	6.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	5.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High	6.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High	5.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low	9.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium	6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb	43.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEH	42.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEL	47.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High	42.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High	52.3
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low	29.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium	47.1
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb	1.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	1.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	1.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb	235.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	235.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	235.4

General

Generation Mark	6
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	29E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Timing Belt Interval Mileage	150000
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	7.6
Engine Power - BHP	218
Engine Torque - NM	250
Engine Torque - RPM	1550
Top Speed	138 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/45 R18
Tyre Size Rear	235/45 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	MONTERREY
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1476 mm
Length	4774 mm
Wheelbase	2786 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2083 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50
Gross Vehicle Weight	2230 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1152 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	402 l
Max. Loading Weight	573 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1600
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1657 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.7 m

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