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Volkswagen Polo
Features & Specs
Explore the features & specs of Volkswagen Polo
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
Interior
Comfort, tech, and convenience inside
Technology
Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features
Safety & Security
Protection, prevention, and alerts
Cost of Ownership
Coverage, maintenance, and peace of mind
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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
Clock
Type: Digital
Clock
Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Type: Partial Digital
Instrument Cluster
Type: Partial Digital
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
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
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 2
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 2
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Type: Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Type: Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175
Wheels
Front Covers: Partial
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 13
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
Rear Covers: Partial
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 13
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
Wheels
Front Covers: Partial
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 13
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
Rear Covers: Partial
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 13
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Body Side Molding
Colour of Body Side Moulding: Black/Grey
Size of Body Side Molding: Narrow
Body Side Molding
Colour of Body Side Moulding: Black/Grey
Size of Body Side Molding: Narrow
Spoiler
Front Spoiler Colour: Black
Location: Front
Spoiler
Front Spoiler Colour: Black
Location: Front
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 34.4
Rear Seat Down (L): 975
Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 20.8
Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 590
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 8.7
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 245
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 34.4
Rear Seat Down (L): 975
Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 20.8
Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 590
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 8.7
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 245
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10100
Front Track (in): 53.2
Front Track (mm): 1351
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 33.1
Overall Height (in): 55.9
Overall Height (mm): 1420
Overall Length (in): 146.3
Overall Length (mm): 3715
Overall Width (in): 65.2
Overall Width (mm): 1655
Rear Track (in): 54.5
Rear Track (mm): 1384
Wheelbase (in): 94.5
Wheelbase (mm): 2400
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10100
Front Track (in): 53.2
Front Track (mm): 1351
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 33.1
Overall Height (in): 55.9
Overall Height (mm): 1420
Overall Length (in): 146.3
Overall Length (mm): 3715
Overall Width (in): 65.2
Overall Width (mm): 1655
Rear Track (in): 54.5
Rear Track (mm): 1384
Wheelbase (in): 94.5
Wheelbase (mm): 2400
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 38.3
Front Headroom (mm): 972
Rear Headroom (in): 37.5
Rear Headroom (mm): 952
Front Hip Room (in): 54.9
Front Hip Room (mm): 1394
Rear Hip Room (in): 49.2
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1250
Front Leg Room (in): 40.2
Front Leg Room (mm): 1020
Rear Leg Room (in): 33.1
Rear Leg Room (mm): 842
Front Shoulder Room (in): 52.4
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1332
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 45.5
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1156
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 38.3
Front Headroom (mm): 972
Rear Headroom (in): 37.5
Rear Headroom (mm): 952
Front Hip Room (in): 54.9
Front Hip Room (mm): 1394
Rear Hip Room (in): 49.2
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1250
Front Leg Room (in): 40.2
Front Leg Room (mm): 1020
Rear Leg Room (in): 33.1
Rear Leg Room (mm): 842
Front Shoulder Room (in): 52.4
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1332
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 45.5
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1156
Exterior Door Handles
Color: Black
Exterior Door Handles
Color: Black
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Single
Lens Type: Conventional
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Single
Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Cloth/Felt
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Cloth/Felt
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
Sun Visors
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Sun Visors
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 800
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 1764
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 450
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 992
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1400
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3086
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 920
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2028
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 800
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 1764
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 450
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 992
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1400
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3086
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 950
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2094
Antenna
Type: Roof
Antenna
Type: Roof
Audio Anti-Theft Protection
Type: Code
Audio Anti-Theft Protection
Type: Code
Audio System
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Watts Per Channel: 25
Audio System
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Watts Per Channel: 25
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Load Restraint
Type: Hooks
Load Restraint
Type: Hooks
Ashtray
Location: Front
Ashtray
Location: Front
Cigar Lighter
Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
Location: Front Seats
Cigar Lighter
Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Delayed Fade: yes
Number of Door Switches: 2
Courtesy Lights
Delayed Fade: yes
Number of Door Switches: 2
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Door Panel Trim
Material: Partial Cloth
Door Panel Trim
Material: Partial Cloth
Floor Covering
Load Area: Textile
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Floor Covering
Load Area: Textile
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Type: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Type: Textile
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Static
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: lap
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Static
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: lap
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Seating
Capacity: 5
Console
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Storage: Open
Dashboard Type: Full
Location: Floor
Floor Storage: Open
Floor Type: Full
Console
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Storage: Open
Dashboard Type: Full
Location: Floor
Floor Storage: Open
Floor Type: Full
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment
Lid: yes
Lockable: yes
Glove Compartment
Lid: yes
Lockable: yes
Air Conditioning
CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
Air Conditioning
CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
Ventilation System
Micro Filter: yes
Number of Fan Speeds: 4
Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Ventilation System
Micro Filter: yes
Number of Fan Speeds: 4
Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Power Locks
Includes Fuel Filler Door: yes
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Internal Switch: yes
Operation: key
Power Locks
Includes Fuel Filler Door: yes
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Internal Switch: yes
Operation: key
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