Volkswagen Polo 1981–1994

2 generation
No photos yet1.0 MT (40 hp)
General information
Number of doors2
Car classB
CountryGermany
Steering wheel positionLeft
At a glance
Engine1000 cm3 Gasoline
Power40 hp
GearboxManual
OriginGermany
Series
HatchbackSedanSedan 2 doorswagon
Trim
1.0 MT (40 hp)1.0 MT (45 PS)1.1 MT (50 hp)1.3 MT (113 PS)1.3 MT (115 hp)1.3 MT (45 PS)1.3 MT (55 hp)1.3 MT (60 PS)1.3 MT (75 PS)1.4 MT (48 PS)

Specifications

Engine
Capacity1000 cm3
Valves per cylinder2
Max power (kW)29 kW
Engine power39 PS
Number of cylinders4
Engine power40 hp
Stroke cycle59 mm
Cylinder bore75 mm
Compression ratio9.5
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, transverse
Engine typeGasoline
Engine modelgl
Engine codeGL
Cylinder layoutinline
Boost typenone
Timing beltSOHC
Bodywork
Clearance105 mm
Full weight1230 kg
Front track width1320 mm
Back track width1345 mm
Height1350 mm
Wheel size155/70/R13
Width1570 mm
Wheelbase2335 mm
Min trunk capacity240 l
Length3725 mm
Number of seater4
Curb weight765 kg
Max trunk capacity915 l
Body typeSedan
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear4
Drive wheelsFront wheel drive
Gearbox typeManual
Operating characteristics
Max speed138 km/h
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)19.0 s
Fuel tank capacity42 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km5.0 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km6.7 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km7.0 l
Fuel92
Suspension and brakes
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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