Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 1.7 SDI (60 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 1.7 SDI (60 Hp) /Hatchback 1997 - 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) 1.7 SDI (60 Hp)?

4.4 l/100 km
53.5 US mpg
64.2 UK mpg
22.7 km/l

How fast is 1997 Polo III (6N) 1.7 SDI (60 Hp)?

157 km/h | 98 mph
0-100 km/h: 17.4 sec
0-60 mph: 16.5 sec

What is the power output of Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1997 1.7 SDI (60 Hp)?

60 Hp, 115 Nm
85 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1997 1.7 SDI (60 Hp)?

1.7 l
1716 cm³
104.72 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1997 Volkswagen 1.7 SDI (60 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Polo III (6N) Hatchback 1997 1.7 SDI (60 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1997 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback?

3715 mm
146.26 in.

What is the width of 1997 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback?

1655 mm
65.16 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1997 Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 1.7 SDI (60 Hp)?

965 kg
2127 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1997 Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 1.7 SDI (60 Hp)?

1435 kg
3164 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1997 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback?

245 - 975 l
8.7 - 34.4 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1997 Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 1.7 SDI (60 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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- 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)

1.7 SDI (60 Hp)

Start of production

1997

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

5.9 l/100 km 39.9 US mpg
47.9 UK mpg
16.9 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

3.6 l/100 km 65.3 US mpg
78.5 UK mpg
27.8 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

4.4 l/100 km 53.5 US mpg
64.2 UK mpg
22.7 km/l

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

17.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

17.4 sec

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

16.5 sec

Maximum speed

157 km/h 98 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

16.1 kg/Hp, 62.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

8.4 kg/Nm, 119.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

60 Hp @ 4200 rpm.

Power per litre

35 Hp/l

Torque

115 Nm @ 2200 rpm. 85 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

AKU

Engine displacement

1716 cm³ 104.72 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

79.5 mm 3.13 in.

Piston Stroke

86.4 mm 3.4 in.

Compression ratio

19.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Direct injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

965 kg 2127 lbs.

Max. weight

1435 kg 3164 lbs.

Max load

470 kg 1036 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

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

175/65 R13 T

Wheel rim size

Specs of Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 1.7 SDI (60 Hp) /1997, 1998, 1999/