Volkswagen Polo II Classic (86C) 1.0 (40 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Volkswagen Polo II Classic (86C) 1.0 (40 Hp) /Sedan 1981 - 1985/

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

Sedan, 2 Doors, 4 Seats

How fast is 1981 Polo II Classic (86C) 1.0 (40 Hp)?

138 km/h | 86 mph
0-100 km/h: 19 sec
0-60 mph: 18.1 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1981 1.0 (40 Hp)?

40 Hp, 73 Nm
54 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1981 1.0 (40 Hp)?

1.0 l
1043 cm³
63.65 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1981 Volkswagen 1.0 (40 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Polo II Classic (86C) Sedan 1981 1.0 (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 1981 Volkswagen Polo Sedan?

3725 mm
146.65 in.

What is the width of 1981 Volkswagen Polo Sedan?

1570 mm
61.81 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1981 Volkswagen Polo II Classic (86C) 1.0 (40 Hp)?

765 kg
1687 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1981 Volkswagen Polo II Classic (86C) 1.0 (40 Hp)?

1230 kg
2712 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1981 Volkswagen Polo Sedan?

240 - 915 l
8.5 - 32.3 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1981 Volkswagen Polo II Classic (86C) 1.0 (40 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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- Volkswagen Polo
  - Polo II Classic (86C)
    - 1.3 G40 (116 Hp)
    - 1.3 D (45 Hp)
    - 1.3 (75 Hp)
    - 1.3 (60 Hp)
    - 1.3 (55 Hp)
    - 1.1 (50 Hp)
    - 1.0 (45 Hp)
    - 1.0 (40 Hp)

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Polo

Generation

Polo II Classic (86C)

Modification (Engine)

1.0 (40 Hp)

Start of production

1981

End of production

1985

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

19 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

19 sec

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

18.1 sec

Maximum speed

138 km/h 86 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

19.1 kg/Hp, 52.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

10.5 kg/Nm, 95.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

40 Hp @ 5300 rpm.

Power per litre

38.4 Hp/l

Torque

73 Nm @ 2700 rpm. 54 lb.-ft. @ 2700 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

Engine displacement

1043 cm³ 63.65 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

75 mm 2.95 in.

Piston Stroke

59 mm 2.32 in.

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

3.5 l 3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt

Coolant

6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

765 kg 1687 lbs.

Max. weight

1230 kg 2712 lbs.

Max load

465 kg 1025 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

240 l 8.5 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

915 l 32.3 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

42 l 11.1 US gal | 9.24 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

3725 mm 146.65 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.

Ride height (ground clearance)

105 mm 4.13 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

4 gears, manual transmission

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Tire size

155/70 R13

Wheel rim size

Specs of Volkswagen Polo II Classic (86C) 1.0 (40 Hp) /1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985/