Compare: Volkswagen Polo 1997 Sedan 60 Hp

General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Polo

Generation

Polo III Classic (6N)

Modification (Engine)

1.7 SDI (60 Hp)

Start of production

1997

End of production

1999

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

6.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

4 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

18.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

18.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

17.2 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

155 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

17.7 kg/Hp, 56.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

9.2 kg/Nm, 108.5 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

60 Hp @ 4200 rpm.

Power per litre

35 Hp/l

Torque

115 Nm @ 2200 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

AKU

Engine displacement

1716 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

79.5 mm

Piston Stroke

86.4 mm

Compression ratio

19.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Direct injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

4.7 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

6.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1060 kg

Max. weight

1520 kg

Max load

460 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

455 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

760 l

Fuel tank capacity

45 l

Dimensions

Length

4164 mm

Width

1640 mm

Height

1414 mm

Wheelbase

2441 mm

Front track

1429 mm

Rear (Back) track

1410 mm

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

Wishbone

Rear suspension

Suspension with rod connecting the arms

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Drum

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

185/60 R14

Wheel rim size

6J x 14