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Specs of Volkswagen Polo III (6N2, facelift 1999) GTI 1.6 16V (125 Hp) /1999, 2000, 2001/

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Key specs

Volkswagen Polo III (6N2, facelift 1999) GTI 1.6 16V (125 Hp) /Hatchback 1999 - 2001/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Polo III (6N2, facelift 1999)?
Hatchback, 3-5 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Volkswagen Polo III (6N2, facelift 1999) GTI 1.6 16V (125 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 (125 Hp)?
170 g/km CO2
Euro 4
How fast is 1999 Polo III (6N2, facelift 1999) GTI 1.6 16V (125 Hp)?
205 km/h | 127 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.9 sec
0-60 mph: 8.5 sec
What is the power output of Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1999 GTI 1.6 16V (125 Hp)?
125 Hp, 152 Nm
112 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1999 GTI 1.6 16V (125 Hp)?
1.6 l
1598 cm3
97.52 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1999 Volkswagen GTI 1.6 16V (125 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Polo III (6N2, facelift 1999) Hatchback 1999 GTI 1.6 16V (125 Hp)?
Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1999 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback?
3743 mm
147.36 in.
What is the width of 1999 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback?
1632 mm
64.25 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1999 Volkswagen Polo III (6N2, facelift 1999) GTI 1.6 16V (125 Hp)?
1106 kg
2438 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1999 Volkswagen Polo III (6N2, facelift 1999) GTI 1.6 16V (125 Hp)?
1510 kg
3329 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1999 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback?
245 - 975 l
8.7 - 34.4 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1999 Volkswagen Polo III (6N2, facelift 1999) GTI 1.6 16V (125 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Model
Modification (Engine)
GTI 1.6 16V (125 Hp)
Start of production
September, 1999
End of production
September, 2001
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
3-5
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)
9.8-10.1 l/100 km 24 - 23.3 US mpg
28.8 - 28 UK mpg
10.2 - 9.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)
5.4-5.5 l/100 km 43.6 - 42.8 US mpg
52.3 - 51.4 UK mpg
18.5 - 18.2 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
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
8.5 sec
Maximum speed
205 km/h 127 mph
Emission standard
Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio
8.8 kg/Hp, 113 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
7.3 kg/Nm, 137.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
125 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
Power per litre
78.2 Hp/l
Torque
152 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 112 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
ARC, AVY
Engine displacement
1598 cm3 97.52 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
76.5 mm 3.01 in.
Piston Stroke
86.9 mm 3.42 in.
Compression ratio
11.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
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
1106 kg 2438 lbs.
Max. weight
1510 kg 3329 lbs.
Max load
404 kg 891 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
245 l 8.7 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
975 l 34.4 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
45 l 11.89 US gal | 9.9 UK gal
Max. roof load
50 kg 110 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
800 kg 1764 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
450 kg 992 lbs.
Permitted towbar download
50 kg 110 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
3743 mm 147.36 in.
Width
1632 mm 64.25 in.
Width including mirrors
1832 mm 72.13 in.
Height
1418 mm 55.83 in.
Wheelbase
2407 mm 94.76 in.
Front track
1392 mm 54.8 in.
Rear (Back) track
1400 mm 55.12 in.
Ride height (ground clearance)
125 mm 4.92 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
10.3 m 33.79 ft.

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 suspension
Independent, McPherson type
Rear suspension
Coil spring, Torsion bar
Front brakes
Ventilated discs, 256 mm
Rear brakes
Disc, 232x9 mm
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
195/45 R15
Wheel rim size
6J x 15