Volkswagen Polo I (86) 1.1 (50 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Volkswagen Polo I (86) 1.1 (50 Hp) /Hatchback 1979 - 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) 1.1 (50 Hp)?

8.9 l/100 km
26.4 US mpg
31.7 UK mpg
11.2 km/l

How fast is 1979 Polo I (86) 1.1 (50 Hp)?

145 km/h | 90 mph
0-100 km/h: 15.4 sec
0-60 mph: 14.6 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1979 1.1 (50 Hp)?

50 Hp, 77 Nm
57 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1979 1.1 (50 Hp)?

1.1 l
1093 cm³
66.7 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1979 Volkswagen 1.1 (50 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Polo I (86) Hatchback 1979 1.1 (50 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1979 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback?

3605 mm
141.93 in.

What is the width of 1979 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback?

1559 mm
61.38 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1979 Volkswagen Polo I (86) 1.1 (50 Hp)?

685 kg
1510 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1979 Volkswagen Polo I (86) 1.1 (50 Hp)?

1100 kg
2425 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1979 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback?

238 - 840 l
8.4 - 29.7 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1979 Volkswagen Polo I (86) 1.1 (50 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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- Volkswagen Polo
  - Polo I (86)
    - 1.3 (60 Hp)
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    - 1.1 (50 Hp)
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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Polo

Generation

Polo I (86)

Modification (Engine)

1.1 (50 Hp)

Start of production

1979

End of production

1981

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Hatchback

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

9.5 l/100 km 24.8 US mpg
29.7 UK mpg
10.5 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.3 l/100 km 28.3 US mpg
34 UK mpg
12 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.9 l/100 km 26.4 US mpg
31.7 UK mpg
11.2 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

15.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

15.4 sec

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

14.6 sec

Maximum speed

145 km/h 90 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

13.7 kg/Hp, 73 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

8.9 kg/Nm, 112.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

50 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

45.7 Hp/l

Torque

77 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 57 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

Engine displacement

1093 cm³ 66.7 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

69.5 mm 2.74 in.

Piston Stroke

72 mm 2.83 in.

Compression ratio

8:1

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

238 l 8.4 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

840 l 29.7 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

36 l 9.51 US gal | 7.92 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

3605 mm 141.93 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) 1.1 (50 Hp) /1979, 1980, 1981/