Volkswagen Polo 1975–1988

1 generation [restyling]
No photos yet1.3 L MT (60 PS)
General information
Number of doors3
Car classB
CountryGermany
Steering wheel positionLeft
At a glance
Engine1272 cm3 Gasoline
Power59 hp
GearboxManual
OriginGermany
Series
HatchbackSedan
Trim
0.9 L MT (45 hp)0.9 MT (40 hp)1.1 L MT (50 hp)1.1 MT (60 PS)1.3 L GT MT (60 hp)1.3 L MT (60 PS)

Specifications

Engine
Capacity1272 cm3
Valves per cylinder2
Number of cylinders4
Max power (kW)44 kW
Engine power59 hp
Engine power60 PS
Stroke cycle72 mm
Cylinder bore75 mm
Compression ratio8.2
Maximum torque93 N*m
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, transverse
Engine typeGasoline
Engine modelhh
Engine codeHH
Cylinder layoutinline
Boost typenone
Timing beltSOHC
Turnover of maximum torqueto 3 500 RPM
Max power at RPMto 4 000 RPM
Bodywork
Clearance120 mm
Front track1296 mm
Front track width1300 mm
Back track width1300 mm
Rear track1312 mm
Height1341 mm
Width1560 mm
Wheelbase2329 mm
Length3599 mm
Min trunk capacity368 l
Number of seater5
Max trunk capacity900 l
Body typeHatchback
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear4
Turning circle9.6 m
Drive wheelsFront wheel drive
Gearbox typeManual
Operating characteristics
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)15.0 s
Max speed155 km/h
Fuel tank capacity42 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km6.7 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km8.3 l
Fuel92
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km9.7 l
Emission standardsEURO I
Cruising rangefrom 370 to 540 km
Suspension and brakes
Front suspensionDependent, spring
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesdrum
Back suspensionSemi-dependent, spring

Grades & features

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