Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 1.3 CAT (55 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 1.3 CAT (55 Hp) /Hatchback 1989 - 1992/

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

Hatchback, 3 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 1.3 CAT (55 Hp)?

7 l/100 km
33.6 US mpg
40.4 UK mpg
14.3 km/l

How fast is 1989 Polo II (86C) 1.3 CAT (55 Hp)?

154 km/h | 96 mph
0-100 km/h: 15.5 sec
0-60 mph: 14.7 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1989 1.3 CAT (55 Hp)?

55 Hp, 97 Nm
72 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1989 1.3 CAT (55 Hp)?

1.3 l
1272 cm³
77.62 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1989 Volkswagen 1.3 CAT (55 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Polo II (86C) Hatchback 1989 1.3 CAT (55 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1989 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback?

3765 mm
148.23 in.

What is the width of 1989 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback?

1570 mm
61.81 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1989 Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 1.3 CAT (55 Hp)?

780 kg
1720 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1989 Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 1.3 CAT (55 Hp)?

1230 kg
2712 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1989 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback?

240 - 1030 l
8.5 - 36.4 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1989 Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 1.3 CAT (55 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 1.3 CAT (55 Hp)

Volkswagen
- Volkswagen Polo
  - Polo II (86C)
    - 1.4 D (48 Hp)
    - 1.3 D (45 Hp)
    - 1.3 CAT (75 Hp)
    - 1.3 CAT (55 Hp)
    - 1.3 (75 Hp)
    - 1.3 (60 Hp)
    - 1.3 (54 Hp)
    - 1.1 (50 Hp)
    - 1.0 CAT (45 Hp)
    - 1.0 (45 Hp)
    - 1.0 (40 Hp)
    - 0.9 (39 Hp)

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Polo

Generation

Polo II (86C)

Modification (Engine)

1.3 CAT (55 Hp)

Start of production

1989

End of production

1992

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Hatchback

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg
35.3 UK mpg
12.5 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

5.1 l/100 km 46.1 US mpg
55.4 UK mpg
19.6 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

7 l/100 km 33.6 US mpg
40.4 UK mpg
14.3 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

15.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

15.5 sec

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

14.7 sec

Maximum speed

154 km/h 96 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

14.2 kg/Hp, 70.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

8 kg/Nm, 124.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

55 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Power per litre

43.2 Hp/l

Torque

97 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 72 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

Engine displacement

1272 cm³ 77.62 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

75 mm 2.95 in.

Piston Stroke

72 mm 2.83 in.

Compression ratio

9.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

3.5 l 3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

5.6 l 5.92 US qt | 4.93 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

780 kg 1720 lbs.

Max. weight

1230 kg 2712 lbs.

Max load

450 kg 992 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

240 l 8.5 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1030 l 36.4 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

42 l 11.1 US gal | 9.24 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

3765 mm 148.23 in.

Width

1570 mm 61.81 in.

Height

1350 mm 53.15 in.

Wheelbase

2335 mm 91.93 in.

Front track

1320 mm 51.97 in.

Rear (Back) track

1345 mm 52.95 in.

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

Coil spring

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Tire size

155/70 R13

Wheel rim size

4.5J x 13

Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 1.3 CAT (55 Hp)1989, 1990, 1991, 1992: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions