Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 1.0 (50 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 1.0 (50 Hp) /Hatchback 1996 - 1999/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Polo III (6N)?

Hatchback, 3-5 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 1.0 (50 Hp)?

5.5 l/100 km
42.8 US mpg
51.4 UK mpg
18.2 km/l

How fast is 1996 Polo III (6N) 1.0 (50 Hp)?

151 km/h | 94 mph
0-100 km/h: 18.5 sec
0-60 mph: 17.6 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1996 1.0 (50 Hp)?

50 Hp, 86 Nm
63 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1996 1.0 (50 Hp)?

1.0 l
999 cm³
60.96 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1996 Volkswagen 1.0 (50 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Polo III (6N) Hatchback 1996 1.0 (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 1996 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback?

3715 mm
146.26 in.

What is the width of 1996 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback?

1655 mm
65.16 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1996 Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 1.0 (50 Hp)?

880 kg
1940 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1996 Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 1.0 (50 Hp)?

1375 kg
3031 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1996 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback?

245 - 975 l
8.7 - 34.4 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1996 Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 1.0 (50 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Polo

Generation

Polo III (6N)

Modification (Engine)

1.0 (50 Hp)

Start of production

1996

End of production

1999

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Hatchback

Seats

Doors

3-5

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

7.7 l/100 km 30.5 US mpg
36.7 UK mpg
13 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

4.9 l/100 km 48 US mpg
57.6 UK mpg
20.4 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

5.5 l/100 km 42.8 US mpg
51.4 UK mpg
18.2 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

18.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

18.5 sec

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

17.6 sec

Maximum speed

151 km/h 94 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

17.6 kg/Hp, 56.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

10.2 kg/Nm, 97.7 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

50 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Power per litre

50.1 Hp/l

Torque

86 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 63 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

ALL, ALD, AER

Engine displacement

999 cm³ 60.96 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

67.1 mm 2.64 in.

Piston Stroke

70.6 mm 2.78 in.

Compression ratio

10.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

3.2 l 3.38 US qt | 2.82 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

5.6 l 5.92 US qt | 4.93 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

880 kg 1940 lbs.

Max. weight

1375 kg 3031 lbs.

Max load

495 kg 1091 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

245 l 8.7 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

975 l 34.4 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

45 l 11.89 US gal | 9.9 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

3715 mm 146.26 in.

Width

1655 mm 65.16 in.

Height

1420 mm 55.91 in.

Wheelbase

2400 mm 94.49 in.

Front track

1367 mm 53.82 in.

Rear (Back) track

1400 mm 55.12 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

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Drum

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

155/70 R13 S

Wheel rim size

Specs of Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 1.0 (50 Hp) /1996, 1997, 1998, 1999/