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Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.4 TSI 122 S 3dr Data and specs

For With the best blend of performance, price and economy, the VW Golf 1.4 TSI S certainly has our favourite engine. Even the cheapest models look pretty well equipped with air-conditioning, electric front windows, and the full safety kit.

Against For higher-mileage drivers, a more economical diesel model may make more long-term financial sense. Plus, S trim misses some desirable kit, such as alloys, electric rear windows and a smarter interior.

Volkswagen Golf Hatchback

What Car? says

5 out of 5 stars

The VW Golf 1.4 TSI S certainly has the best engine in the Golf range, but we think a model with five doors and Match trim is the better buy.

What Car? readers say

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Comfort
Electric steering adjust Not Available
Electric Sunroof £630
Manual sunroof Not Available
Air conditioning Standard
Cruise control £235
Electric mirrors Standard
Heated mirrors Standard
Electric windows front Standard
Electric windows rear Not Available
Seat height adjustment Standard
Climate Control Not Available
Power Steering Standard
Steering adjustment reach Standard
Steering adjustment rake Standard
Power Seats Not Available
Heated Seats Not Available
Panoramic sunroof Not Available
Electric Panoramic Sunroof Not Available
Power Folding Mirror Pack Only
Engine & Transmission
Auto Not Available
CVT Not Available
Tiptronic Not Available
Particulate filter Not Available
Entertainment
Radio/Cassette Not Available
RDS Radio/Cassette Not Available
CD Standard
Multi CD £490
MP3/iPod Connection Standard
DVD Player Not Available
MP3 CD Player Standard
RDS CD Standard
Hard Drive Not Available
Exterior
Metallic paint £495
Alloy wheels £410
Front Foglights £235
Powered sliding doors Not Available
Interior
Hands Free Phone Kit Not Available
Satellite navigation Not Available
Leather Seats Not Available
Split/fold seats Standard
Bluetooth £310
7 seat pack Not Available
Safety
Passenger airbag Standard
Side airbags Standard
ABS Standard
3 Point centre belt Standard
Driver's airbag Standard
Belt pretensioners Standard
Isofix Standard
Side Impact Bars Standard
Traction control Standard
Curtain Airbag Standard
Rear Parking Sensor Pack Only
Electronic stability programme Standard
On/Off Passenger Airbag Standard
Driver's knee airbag Standard
Reversing Camera Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers £100
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Lane Departure Warning Not Available
Front Parking Sensor Pack Only
Passenger Knee Airbag Not Available
Security
Alarm £230
Immobiliser Standard
Deadlocks Standard
Central locking Standard
Remote locking Standard
Unique fit stereo Standard
Marked Parts Standard
Etched Windows Not Available
Locking Wheel nuts Pack Only
Visible VIN Standard
Secure spare wheel Standard
Satellite tracking Not Available
Laminated Glass Not Available
Options calculator Price
Electric Sunroof £630
Cruise control £235
Multi CD £490
Metallic paint £495
Alloy wheels £410
Front Foglights £235
Bluetooth £310
Rain Sensing Wipers £100
Alarm £230
Total Price: £17,250
Running costs
Town mpg 34.4
Out of town mpg 55.4
Average mpg 45.6
Tank capacity (litres) 55
CO2 Rating (g/km) 144
Carbon offset cost £21
Green rating F
Insurance group 17
Typical insurance £545.00
% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) 41%
Typical contract hire £284.00
Pence per mile 49
Servicing costs - 3 years £441.00
Service intervals Variable
Warranty period 3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 1yr Breakdown
Three-year cost£15,925
Company car tax
Percentage charge 19
Benefit in kind £3,241.00
Tax payable 20% £648.00
Tax payable 40% £1,296.00

Performance and measurements

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Body type Hatchback
Number of doors 3
Number of seats 5
Engine (cc/type) 1390/4
Number of Valves 16
Fuel type Unleaded
Max power (bhp/rpm) 121/5000
Pulling power (lb/ft) 148
Engine position F
Driven wheels Front
Length (mm) 4199
Width (mm) 1786
Height (mm) 1479
Front headroom (mm) 950
Front legroom (mm) 1080
Rear headroom (mm) 950
Rear kneeroom (mm) 690
Boot space (min ltr) 350
Boot space (max ltr) 13054
Turning circle (m) 10.9
Towing weight (kg) 1300
Kerb weight (kg) 1290
Manufacturers figures
0-60 mph (secs) 9.5
Max speed (mph) 124
Euro NCAP Test Scores
Adult protection Unavailable
Child protection Unavailable
Pedestrian protection Unavailable

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