Volkswagen Polo 16V (2002) price & specs
16V
Overview
The 2002 Volkswagen Polo 16V is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Volkswagen Polo is regarded as a Light Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $22,490 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Polo is powered by a 1.4L 4-cylinder engine that has 55 kW of power (at 5000 rpm) and 126 Nm of torque (at 3800 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 45L fuel tank
The Volkswagen Polo measures 1418mm (55.8 inches) in height, 3743mm (147.4 inches) in length, 1632mm (64.3 inches) in width with a 2407mm (94.8 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1021kg (2250.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The Polo 16V comes standard with 195/45 R15 front tyres and 195/45 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 60,000 km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,743 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,632 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,418 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,407 mm |
| Load Capacity | 379 mm |
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Engine
Bore Engine: 76.5
Engine (cc): 1390
Compression Ratio: 10.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 1.4
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 75.6
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Additional Fuel Types
Fuel Types: Unleaded
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
Main Capacity (L): 45
Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Main Type: Total
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 4.4
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 53
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 6.6
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 36
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 6.6
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 4.4
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 12.3
Maximum Speed (km/h): 172
Maximum Speed (mph): 107
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 75
Maximum Power (kW): 55
Maximum Torque (Nm): 126
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3800
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Number of Speeds: 5
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 2
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Type: Hydraulic
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Full
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
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
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 54.8
Front Track (mm): 1392
Overall Height (in): 55.8
Overall Height (mm): 1418
Overall Length (in): 147.4
Overall Length (mm): 3743
Overall Width (in): 64.3
Overall Width (mm): 1632
Rear Track (in): 55.1
Rear Track (mm): 1400
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 34.1
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10400
Wheelbase (in): 94.8
Wheelbase (mm): 2407
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 36.6
Front Headroom (mm): 929
Rear Headroom (in): 37.4
Rear Headroom (mm): 949
Front Hip Room (in): 54.4
Front Hip Room (mm): 1381
Rear Hip Room (in): 54.8
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1391
Front Leg Room (in): 42.3
Front Leg Room (mm): 1075
Rear Leg Room (in): 32
Rear Leg Room (mm): 812
Front Shoulder Room (in): 52.4
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1332
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 45.5
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1156
Headlight Control
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
Type: Gloss
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
Safety Operation for Front Power Windows: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
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): 1021
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2251
Antenna
Type: Roof
Audio Anti-Theft Protection
Type: Code
Audio System
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Ashtray
Location: Front
Cigar Lighter
Location: Front Seats
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror 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
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 2
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 Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Ventilation System
Micro Filter: yes
Power Locks
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: key
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