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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

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

9.8 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

5.6 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

7.1 l/100 km (NEDC)

CO₂ emissions

170 g/km (NEDC)

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

8.6 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

200 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

8.9 kg/Hp, 111.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.3 kg/Nm, 137.9 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

120 Hp @ 6200 rpm.

Power per litre

75.1 Hp/l

Torque

148 Nm @ 3400 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

AJV

Engine displacement

1598 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

76.5 mm

Piston Stroke

86.9 mm

Compression ratio

10.6

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

6 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1073 kg

Dimensions

Length

3744 mm

Width

1633 mm

Height

1407 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 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