Volkswagen Polo 1975–1988

1 generation [restyling]
No photos yet1.1 L MT (50 hp)
General information
Number of doors3
Car classB
CountryGermany
Steering wheel positionLeft
At a glance
Engine1093 cm3 Gasoline
Power50 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
Capacity1093 cm3
Valves per cylinder2
Turnover of maximum torque3500 RPM
Max power (kW)37 kW
Number of cylinders4
Max power at RPM4800 RPM
Engine power50 hp
Engine power50 PS
Maximum torque56 N*m
Cylinder bore69.5 mm
Stroke cycle72 mm
Compression ratio8.2
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, transverse
Engine typeGasoline
Engine modelhb
Engine codeHB
Cylinder layoutinline
Boost typenone
Timing beltSOHC
Bodywork
Clearance106 mm
Full weight1100 kg
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
Curb weight685 kg
Max trunk capacity900 l
Body typeHatchback
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear4
Turning circle9.6 m
Drive wheelsFront wheel drive
Gearbox typeManual
Operating characteristics
Max speed145 km/h
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)15.4 s
Fuel tank capacity42 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km6.4 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km8.3 l
Fuel92
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km9.5 l
Emission standardsEURO I
Cruising rangefrom 380 to 550 km
Suspension and brakes
Front suspensionDependent, spring
Back suspensionDependent, spring
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesdrum

Grades & features

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