Compare: Volkswagen Polo 1999 Hatchback 50 Hp

General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Polo

Generation

Polo III (6N2, facelift 1999)

Modification (Engine)

1.0 (50 Hp)

Start of production

September, 1999

End of production

September, 2001

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Hatchback

Seats

Doors

3-5

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

7.5-7.9 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

4.7 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

5.7-5.9 l/100 km (NEDC)

CO₂ emissions

137-142 g/km (NEDC)

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

18.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

18.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

17.5 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

151 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 4

Weight-to-power ratio

19.6 kg/Hp, 50.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

11.4 kg/Nm, 87.6 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

50 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Power per litre

50.1 Hp/l

Torque

86 Nm @ 3000-3600 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

ALD, AUC

Engine displacement

999 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

67.1 mm

Piston Stroke

70.6 mm

Compression ratio

10.7

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

3.2 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

5.6 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

982 kg

Max. weight

1410 kg

Max load

428 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

245 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

975 l

Fuel tank capacity

45 l

Max. roof load

50 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

650 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

450 kg

Permitted towbar download

50 kg

Dimensions

Length

3743 mm

Width

1632 mm

Width including mirrors

1832 mm

Height

1418 mm

Wheelbase

2407 mm

Front track

1392 mm

Rear (Back) track

1400 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

125 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.3 m

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, 239x18 mm

Rear brakes

Drum

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Tire size

155/70 R13; 175/65 R13; 185/55 R14; 195/45 R15

Wheel rim size

4.5J x 13; 5.5J x 13; 6J x 14; 6J x 15