Compare: Volkswagen Polo 1996 Hatchback 100 Hp

General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Polo

Generation

Polo III (6N)

Modification (Engine)

1.4 16V (100 Hp)

Start of production

1996

End of production

1999

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Hatchback

Seats

Doors

3-5

Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

10.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

10 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

188 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

10.3 kg/Hp, 97.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

8 kg/Nm, 124.9 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

100 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

71.9 Hp/l

Torque

128 Nm @ 4400 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

AFH

Engine displacement

1390 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

76.5 mm

Piston Stroke

75.6 mm

Compression ratio

10.5

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

Engine oil specification

Coolant

5.6 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1025 kg

Max. weight

1450 kg

Max load

425 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

245 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

975 l

Fuel tank capacity

45 l

Dimensions

Length

3715 mm

Width

1655 mm

Height

1420 mm

Wheelbase

2400 mm

Front track

1351 mm

Rear (Back) track

1384 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

Wishbone

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

185/60 R14

Wheel rim size