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Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2.0 TSI 333 R Black Edition 4Motion 5dr DSG
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- 1.0 TSI Active 5dr
- 1.5 TSI Active 5dr
- 1.5 TSI 150 Active 5dr
- 2.0 TDI Active 5dr
- 1.0 eTSI Active 5dr DSG
- 1.5 eTSI Active 5dr DSG
- 1.5 eTSI 150 Active 5dr DSG
- 2.0 TDI Active 5dr DSG
- 1.0 TSI Life 5dr
- 1.5 TSI Life 5dr
- 1.5 eTSI Life 5dr DSG
- 1.5 TSI Life 5dr
- 1.5 TSI 150 Life 5dr
- 1.5 TSI 150 Life 5dr
- 2.0 TDI Life 5dr
- 1.0 eTSI Life 5dr DSG
- 1.5 eTSI 150 Life 5dr DSG
- 1.5 eTSI 150 Life 5dr DSG
- 2.0 TDI Life 5dr DSG
- 1.5 TSI Match 5dr
- 1.5 TSI 150 Match 5dr
- 2.0 TDI Match 5dr
- 1.5 eTSI 150 Match 5dr DSG
- 1.5 TSI 204 Match eHybrid 5dr DSG
- 2.0 TDI Style 5dr
- 1.5 TSI Style Edition 5dr
- 1.5 TSI Style 5dr
- 1.5 TSI 150 Style Edition 5dr
- 2.0 TDI 150 Style 5dr
- 1.5 TSI 150 Style 5dr
- 2.0 TDI Style 5dr DSG
- 1.5 TSI 150 Style 5dr
- 1.5 eTSI Style 5dr DSG
- 1.5 eTSI Style 5dr DSG
- 1.5 eTSI 150 Style Edition 5dr DSG
- 1.5 eTSI 150 Style 5dr DSG
- 1.5 eTSI 150 Style 5dr DSG
- 2.0 TDI 150 Style 5dr DSG
- 1.4 TSI eHybrid Style 5dr DSG
- 1.5 TSI 204 Style eHybrid 5dr DSG
- 1.5 TSI R-Line 5dr
- 1.5 eTSI R-Line 5dr DSG
- 1.5 TSI 150 R-Line 5dr
- 1.5 TSI 150 R-Line 5dr
- 1.5 eTSI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG
- 1.5 eTSI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG
- 2.0 TDI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG
- 2.0 TDI 150 R-Line 5dr DSG
- 2.0 TDI 150 R-Line 5dr
- 1.5 TSI 150 Black Edition 5dr
- 1.5 TSI 150 Black Edition 5dr
- 1.5 eTSI 150 Black Edition 5dr DSG
- 1.5 eTSI 150 Black Edition 5dr DSG
- 2.0 TDI 150 Black Edition 5dr DSG
- 2.0 TSI 190 Black Edition 4Motion 5dr DSG
- 2.0 TDI 200 GTD 5dr DSG
- 2.0 TSI 265 GTI 5dr DSG
- 2.0 TSI 300 GTI Clubsport 5dr DSG
- 2.0 TSI 300 GTI Clubsport 5dr DSG
- 2.0 TSI 320 R 4Motion 5dr DSG
- 2.0 TSI 333 R 4Motion 5dr DSG
- 2.0 TSI 333 R Black Edition 4Motion 5dr DSG
- 2.0 TSI 333 R 20 Years 4Motion 5dr DSG
Doors | 5 |
Fuel Delivery | TURBO DIRECT INJECTION |
Transmission | Semi-auto |
Fuel Type | Petrol |
Engine Capacity - CC | 1984 |
Trim | R Black Edition |
Price | £45,955 |
Engine Power - BHP | 333 |
Acceleration | 4.6 |
Top Speed | 168 mph |
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb | 185 |
Length | 4296 mm |
Width | 1789 mm |
Height | 1454 mm |
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) | 341 l |
Minimum Kerbweight | 1475 kg |
Driver Convenience
- Activated carbon canister
- Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
- Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
- Dynamic road sign display
- E-Sim card for online connectivity
- eCall emergency call system
- Electronic maximum speed limit increased to 270 km/h, includes driving Modes 'drift' and 'special', larger roof spolier and GPS laptimer + G-Meter
- 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
- Side assist blind spot lane change system, rear traffic alert and exit warning 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
- All wheel drive - 4Motion
- Petrol Particulate Filter
- Start-stop system with battery regeneration (recuperation - energy recovery during braking)
- XDS electronic differential lock for improved traction and handling
Entertainment
- 2 USB C ports in front, 2 USB charging sockets on the centre console in the rear charging capacity upto 45W
- 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
- 3rd brake light
- Auto dimming rear view mirror
- Automatic headlamp activation with Coming home and Leaving home feature
- Black badge on B-pillar
- Black mirror caps
- Black strips on radiator grille and headlights
- Body colour door handles
- Darkened headlights
- Darkened R Logos and VW logos in front, rear and on fender
- Exterior mirrors convex on the left and aspherical on the right
- Front and rear electric windows
- Front fog lamps and cornering light
- Heat insulating windshield made of laminated glass
- LED matrix headlights with ambient light V2, advanced high beam, dynamic range contol with cornering, LED rear lamp with indicator, poor weather
- LED separate daytime running light
- R name plate
- Rain sensor
- Rear fog light on one side and reversing lights on both sides
- Rear side wing doors
- Rear tinted glass 65% light absorbing from B pillar backwards
- 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
- 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
- Brushed stainless steel pedals
- Chrome plated radiator grille inserts, air vent surrounds and light switch surrounds
- Entry lights
- Front + rear black carpet mats
- Front centre armrest
- Integrated front head restraints
- ISOFIX anchors for child seats on outer rear bench seats and on front passanger seat compatible for i-Size
- Luggage compartment lighting
- Rear cupholder and loadthough
- Single front passenger seat
- Soul black instrument panel
- Soul black roof lining
- Split folding backrest with centre armrest and unsplit rear seat bench
- Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Packs
- Driver assistance pack - Golf Estate/Hatchback Auto
- R styling pack - Golf
- Technology park and comfort pro package - Golf 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
- Front and rear black brake calipers with darkened R-logo
- 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
Wheels
- 19" Estoril alloy wheels in black with progressive steering
- Sporty vehicle dynamics
- Tool kit for tyre mobility set
- Tyre mobility kit Includes 12V compressor and tyre sealant
- Wheel hub cover with darkened R-logo
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Emissions - ICE
Standard Euro Emissions | EURO 6 |
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb | 185 |
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH | 192 |
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL | 185 |
Engine and Drive Train
Catalytic Convertor | Yes |
Engine capacity (cc) | 1984 |
Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 |
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 - TEH | 33.2 |
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL | 34.4 |
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH | 34.9 |
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL | 36.2 |
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH | 38.7 |
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL | 40.4 |
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH | 23.9 |
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL | 24.4 |
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH | 32.5 |
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL | 33.6 |
General
Generation Mark | 8 |
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07 | 34E |
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years | 12 |
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years | 3 |
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection % | 88 |
NCAP Child Occupant Protection % | 87 |
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09 | 5 |
NCAP Pedestrian Protection % | 74 |
NCAP Safety Assist % | 82 |
Service Interval Frequency - Months | 12 |
Service Interval Mileage | 9300 |
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage | 60000 |
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years | 3 |
Vehicle Homologation Class | M1 |
Performance
0 to 62 mph (secs) | 4.6 |
Engine Power - BHP | 333 |
Engine Torque - NM | 420 |
Engine Torque - RPM | 2100 |
Top Speed | 168 mph |
Test Cycles
RDE Certification Level | RDE 2 |
Tyres
Space Saver? | No |
Tyre Size Front | 235/35 R19 |
Tyre Size Rear | 235/35 R19 |
Tyre Size Spare | TYRE REPAIR KIT |
Wheel Style | ESTORIL |
Wheel Type | 19" ALLOY |
Vehicle Dimensions
Height | 1454 mm |
Length | 4296 mm |
Wheelbase | 2629 mm |
Width | 1789 mm |
Weight and Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 55 |
Gross Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg |
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) | 341 l |
Max. Loading Weight | 565 kg |
Max. Roof Load | 75 |
Max. Towing Weight - Braked | 1700 |
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked | 750 |
Minimum Kerbweight | 1475 kg |
No. of Seats | 5 |
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb | 12 m |
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