Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 1.4 16V (100 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 1.4 16V (100 Hp) /Hatchback 1996 - 1999/

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

Hatchback, 3-5 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1996 Polo III (6N) 1.4 16V (100 Hp)?

188 km/h | 117 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.5 sec
0-60 mph: 10 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1996 1.4 16V (100 Hp)?

100 Hp, 128 Nm
94 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1996 1.4 16V (100 Hp)?

1.4 l
1390 cm³
84.82 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1996 Volkswagen 1.4 16V (100 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Polo III (6N) Hatchback 1996 1.4 16V (100 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) 1.4 16V (100 Hp)?

1025 kg
2260 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1996 Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 1.4 16V (100 Hp)?

1450 kg
3197 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) 1.4 16V (100 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

Volkswagen
- Volkswagen Polo
  - Polo III (6N)
    - GTI 1.6 16V (120 Hp)
    - 1.9 SDI (64 Hp)
    - 1.7 SDI (60 Hp)
    - 1.6 (75 Hp)
    - 1.4 16V (100 Hp)
    - 1.4 (60 Hp)
    - 1.3 (55 Hp)
    - 1.0 (60 Hp)
    - 1.0 (50 Hp)
    - 1.0 (45 Hp)

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Polo

Generation

Polo III (6N)

Modification (Engine)

1.4 16V (100 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 Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

10.5 sec

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

10 sec

Maximum speed

188 km/h 117 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

10.3 kg/Hp, 97.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

8 kg/Nm, 124.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

100 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

71.9 Hp/l

Torque

128 Nm @ 4400 rpm. 94 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

AFH

Engine displacement

1390 cm³ 84.82 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

76.5 mm 3.01 in.

Piston Stroke

75.6 mm 2.98 in.

Compression ratio

10.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

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

1025 kg 2260 lbs.

Max. weight

1450 kg 3197 lbs.

Max load

425 kg 937 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

1351 mm 53.19 in.

Rear (Back) track

1384 mm 54.49 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

Wishbone

Rear suspension

Wishbone

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

185/60 R14

Wheel rim size

Specs of Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 1.4 16V (100 Hp) /1996, 1997, 1998, 1999/