Volkswagen Polo 1975–1988

1 generation [restyling]
No photos yet0.9 MT (40 hp)
General information
Number of doors3
Car classB
CountryGermany
Steering wheel positionLeft
At a glance
Engine895 cm3 Gasoline
Power40 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
Compression ratio10
Valves per cylinder2
Max power (kW)29 kW
Engine power39 PS
Number of cylinders4
Engine power40 hp
Stroke cycle59 mm
Cylinder bore65.5 mm
Capacity895 cm3
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, transverse
Engine typeGasoline
Engine modelha
Engine codeHA
Cylinder layoutinline
Boost typenone
Timing beltSOHC
Bodywork
Clearance120 mm
Front track width1300 mm
Back track width1300 mm
Height1341 mm
Width1560 mm
Wheelbase2329 mm
Length3599 mm
Min trunk capacity368 l
Number of seater5
Body typeHatchback
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear4
Drive wheelsFront wheel drive
Gearbox typeManual
Operating characteristics
Fuel tank capacity42 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km7.5 l
Fuel92
Suspension and brakes
Front suspensionDependent, spring
Front brakesDisc
Back suspensionSemi-dependent, spring

Grades & features

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