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Volkswagen Polo
Powertrain & Performance
Explore the powertrain & performance of Volkswagen Polo
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Base
1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
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Base
1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
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Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Bore Engine: 76.5
Engine (cc): 1598
Compression Ratio: 10
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 1.6
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
Engine Orientation: Transverse
Stroke Engine: 86.9
Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Engine
Bore Engine: 76.5
Engine (cc): 1598
Compression Ratio: 10
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 1.6
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
Engine Orientation: Transverse
Stroke Engine: 86.9
Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Electronic
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Electronic
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
Main Capacity (L): 45
Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
Main Capacity (L): 45
Main Type: Total
Oil Pressure
Type: Warning Light
Oil Pressure
Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Combined (L/100km): 5.2
AS 2877 Combined (mpg): 45
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.2
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 45
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 8.1
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 29
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Combined (L/100km): 5.2
AS 2877 Combined (mpg): 45
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.2
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 45
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 8.1
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 29
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 12.5
Maximum Speed (km/h): 172
Maximum Speed (mph): 107
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 12.5
Maximum Speed (km/h): 172
Maximum Speed (mph): 107
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 75
Maximum Power (kW): 55
Maximum Torque (Nm): 135
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5200
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2800
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 75
Maximum Power (kW): 55
Maximum Torque (Nm): 135
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5200
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2800
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 8.1
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 5.2
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 8.1
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 5.2
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
1st Gear Ratio: 3.45
2nd Gear Ratio: 2.1
3rd Gear Ratio: 1.45
4th Gear Ratio: 1.1
5th Gear Ratio: 0.89
Number of Speeds: 5
Reverse Gear Ratio: 3.38
Type: Manual
Transmission
1st Gear Ratio: 2.88
2nd Gear Ratio: 1.51
3rd Gear Ratio: 1
4th Gear Ratio: 0.73
Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 4
Reverse Gear Ratio: 2.66
Type: Automatic
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