Volkswagen Polo III (6N) GTI 1.6 16V (120 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Volkswagen Polo III (6N) GTI 1.6 16V (120 Hp) /Hatchback 1998 - 1999/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Polo III (6N)?

Hatchback, 3 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Volkswagen Polo III (6N) GTI 1.6 16V (120 Hp)?

7.1 l/100 km
33.1 US mpg
39.8 UK mpg
14.1 km/l

How environmentally friendly is Volkswagen Polo GTI 1.6 16V (120 Hp)?

170 g/km CO₂

How fast is 1998 Polo III (6N) GTI 1.6 16V (120 Hp)?

200 km/h | 124 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.1 sec
0-60 mph: 8.6 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1998 GTI 1.6 16V (120 Hp)?

120 Hp, 148 Nm
109 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1998 GTI 1.6 16V (120 Hp)?

1.6 l
1598 cm³
97.52 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1998 Volkswagen GTI 1.6 16V (120 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Polo III (6N) Hatchback 1998 GTI 1.6 16V (120 Hp)?

Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1998 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback?

3744 mm
147.4 in.

What is the width of 1998 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback?

1633 mm
64.29 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1998 Volkswagen Polo III (6N) GTI 1.6 16V (120 Hp)?

1073 kg
2366 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1998 Volkswagen Polo III (6N) GTI 1.6 16V (120 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

Volkswagen
- Volkswagen Polo
  - Polo III (6N)
    - GTI 1.6 16V (120 Hp)
    - 1.9 SDI (64 Hp)
    - 1.7 SDI (60 Hp)
    - 1.6 (75 Hp)
    - 1.4 16V (100 Hp)
    - 1.4 (60 Hp)
    - 1.3 (55 Hp)
    - 1.0 (60 Hp)
    - 1.0 (50 Hp)
    - 1.0 (45 Hp)

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Polo

Generation

Polo III (6N)

Modification (Engine)

GTI 1.6 16V (120 Hp)

Start of production

1998

End of production

1999

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Hatchback

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)

9.8 l/100 km 24 US mpg
28.8 UK mpg
10.2 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)

5.6 l/100 km 42 US mpg
50.4 UK mpg
17.9 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)

7.1 l/100 km 33.1 US mpg
39.8 UK mpg
14.1 km/l

CO₂ emissions (NEDC)

170 g/km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

8.6 sec

Maximum speed

200 km/h 124 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

8.9 kg/Hp, 111.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.3 kg/Nm, 137.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

120 Hp @ 6200 rpm.

Power per litre

75.1 Hp/l

Torque

148 Nm @ 3400 rpm. 109 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

AJV

Engine displacement

1598 cm³ 97.52 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

76.5 mm 3.01 in.

Piston Stroke

86.9 mm 3.42 in.

Compression ratio

10.6:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

3.2 l 3.38 US qt | 2.82 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1073 kg 2366 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

3744 mm 147.4 in.

Width

1633 mm 64.29 in.

Height

1407 mm 55.39 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

195/45 R15

Specs of Volkswagen Polo III (6N) GTI 1.6 16V (120 Hp) /1998, 1999/