



| What is the body type, Volkswagen Polo I (86)? | Hatchback, 3 Doors, 5 Seats |
|---|---|
| What is the fuel economy, Volkswagen Polo I (86) 1.1 (50 Hp)? | 8.9 l/100 km 26.43 US mpg 31.74 UK mpg 11.24 km/l |
| How fast is the car, 1979 Polo I (86) 1.1 (50 Hp)? | 145 km/h | 90.1 mph 0-100 km/h: 15.4 sec 0-60 mph: 14.6 sec |
| How much power, Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1979 1.1 (50 Hp)? | 50 Hp, 77 Nm 56.79 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1979 1.1 (50 Hp)? | 1.1 l 1093 cm3 66.7 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1979 Volkswagen 1.1 (50 Hp)? | 4, Inline |
| What is the drivetrain, 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. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1979 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback? | 3605 mm 141.93 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1979 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback? | 1559 mm 61.38 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1979 Volkswagen Polo I (86) 1.1 (50 Hp)? | 685 kg 1510.17 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 1979 Volkswagen Polo I (86) 1.1 (50 Hp)? | 1100 kg 2425.08 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 1979 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback? | 238 - 840 l 8.4 - 29.66 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1979 Volkswagen Polo I (86) 1.1 (50 Hp)? | 4, manual transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Generation | Polo I (86) |
| Modification (Engine) | 1.1 (50 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1979 year |
| End of production | 1981 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 3 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban | 9.5 l/100 km
24.76 US mpg 29.73 UK mpg 10.53 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban | 8.3 l/100 km
28.34 US mpg 34.03 UK mpg 12.05 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined | 8.9 l/100 km
26.43 US mpg 31.74 UK mpg 11.24 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 90.1 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. 56.79 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Transverse |
| Engine Model/Code | HB |
| Engine displacement | 1093 cm3 66.7 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 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 |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 685 kg 1510.17 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 1100 kg 2425.08 lbs. |
| Max load | 415 kg 914.92 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum | 238 l 8.4 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum | 840 l 29.66 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 (Cd) | 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 |