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2008 Volkswagen Polo GTI Pricing and Spec
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Overview
The 2008 Volkswagen Polo GTI is a front-wheel drive, 3-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Volkswagen Polo is regarded as a Light Luxury built in Spain with prices starting at $26,990 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Polo is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 110 kW of power (at 5800 rpm) and 220 Nm of torque (at 1950 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. Volkswagen claims the Polo GTI uses 7.9L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 190g of CO2. It has a 45L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 570km per full tank
The Volkswagen Polo measures 1467mm (57.8 inches) in height, 3916mm (154.2 inches) in length, 1650mm (65.0 inches) in width with a 2466mm (97.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1265kg (2788.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The Polo GTI comes standard with 205/45 R16 front tyres and 205/45 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
51.17 - 86.96 kW/t
51.17 kW/t
86.96 kW/t
Boot Space
270 litres
270 litres
305 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5 - 7.9 L/100km
4.4 L/100km
7.9 L/100km
Price
$16,990 - $26,990
$16,990
$26,990
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Years on Sale
New this year - 7 years
1 year
3 years
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Dimensions
3,916 mm
1,650 mm
1,467 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,916 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,650 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,467 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,466 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,600 mm |
| Load Capacity | 295 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Polo Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU4
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 190
Engine
Engine Liters: 1.8
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 1781
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 81
Engine Stroke: 86.4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 5
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Compression Ratio: 9.5
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type Octane No: 98
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 45
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 7.9
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 30
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 7.9
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 8.2
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 216
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 134
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 110
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 150
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 220
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1950
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Description: Manual
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Power Steering
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Power Steering Type: Electro-Hydraulic
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Alternate Suspension
Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 205
Wheels Tire Front Width: 205
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 45
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 45
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: W
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: W
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 93
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 93
Wheels Tire Front Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Rear Extra Load: ?
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Driver Location: RHD
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Non Corrosive Body Location: Full
Spoiler
Spoiler Roof Location: Roof
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 270
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 9.5
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 36.4
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1030
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 57.8
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1467
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2466
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 97.1
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 65
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1650
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 154.2
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 3916
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1426
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 56.1
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1434
External Dimensions Front Track In: 56.5
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 10600
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 34.8
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 38.8
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 986
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 37.7
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 958
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1412
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 55.6
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1407
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 55.4
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1089
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 42.9
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 818
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 32.2
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Doors Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
External Color: Silver
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Sliding: yes
Sunroof Front Sunshade: yes
Sunroof Front Tilting: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Indicator Lights: yes
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 1
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 2789
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1265
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 800
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 1764
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 610
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1345
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1560
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 3439
Antenna
Antenna Type: Roof
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 8
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Euro Ncap Standard: Euro Ncap
Crash Test Results Euro Ncap Adult Occupant: 4
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports
Front Seat Driver Type: Sports
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Below Seat Storage
Below Seat Storage Passenger Location: Passenger
Below Seat Storage Driver Location: Driver
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Pop Out
Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Fixed
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Interior Monitoring: yes
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 15000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 9321
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