Volkswagen Polo I (86) 0.9 (40 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Volkswagen Polo I (86) 0.9 (40 Hp) /Hatchback 1975 - 1981/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Polo I (86)?

Hatchback, 3 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Volkswagen Polo I (86) 0.9 (40 Hp)?

7.5 l/100 km
31.4 US mpg
37.7 UK mpg
13.3 km/l

How fast is 1975 Polo I (86) 0.9 (40 Hp)?

132 km/h | 82 mph
0-100 km/h: 21.7 sec
0-60 mph: 20.6 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1975 0.9 (40 Hp)?

40 Hp, 61 Nm
45 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1975 0.9 (40 Hp)?

0.9 l
895 cm³
54.62 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1975 Volkswagen 0.9 (40 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Polo I (86) Hatchback 1975 0.9 (40 Hp)?

Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1975 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback?

3500 mm
137.8 in.

What is the width of 1975 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback?

1559 mm
61.38 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1975 Volkswagen Polo I (86) 0.9 (40 Hp)?

685 kg
1510 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1975 Volkswagen Polo I (86) 0.9 (40 Hp)?

1100 kg
2425 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1975 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback?

285 - 900 l
10.1 - 31.8 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1975 Volkswagen Polo I (86) 0.9 (40 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Polo

Generation

Polo I (86)

Modification (Engine)

0.9 (40 Hp)

Start of production

1975

End of production

1981

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Hatchback

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

7.5 l/100 km 31.4 US mpg
37.7 UK mpg
13.3 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

21.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

21.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

20.6 sec

Maximum speed

132 km/h 82 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

17.1 kg/Hp, 58.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

11.2 kg/Nm, 89.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

40 Hp @ 5900 rpm.

Power per litre

44.7 Hp/l

Torque

61 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 45 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

Engine displacement

895 cm³ 54.62 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

69.5 mm 2.74 in.

Piston Stroke

59 mm 2.32 in.

Compression ratio

8.2:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

3 l 3.17 US qt | 2.64 UK qt

Coolant

4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

685 kg 1510 lbs.

Max. weight

1100 kg 2425 lbs.

Max load

415 kg 915 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

285 l 10.1 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

900 l 31.8 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

36 l 9.51 US gal | 7.92 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

3500 mm 137.8 in.

Width

1559 mm 61.38 in.

Height

1344 mm 52.91 in.

Wheelbase

2330 mm 91.73 in.

Front track

1296 mm 51.02 in.

Rear (Back) track

1312 mm 51.65 in.

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.39

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

9.6 m 31.5 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

4 gears, manual transmission

Specs of Volkswagen Polo I (86) 0.9 (40 Hp) /1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981/