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Specs of Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 1.0 (60 Hp) /1997, 1998, 1999/

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Key specs

Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 1.0 (60 Hp) /Hatchback 1997 - 1999/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Polo III (6N)?
Hatchback, 3-5 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1997 Polo III (6N) 1.0 (60 Hp)?
160 km/h | 99 mph
0-100 km/h: 14.9 sec
0-60 mph: 14.2 sec
What is the power output of Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1997 1.0 (60 Hp)?
60 Hp, 116 Nm
86 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1997 1.0 (60 Hp)?
1.0 l
999 cm3
60.96 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1997 Volkswagen 1.0 (60 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Polo III (6N) Hatchback 1997 1.0 (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) 1.0 (60 Hp)?
910 kg
2006 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1997 Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 1.0 (60 Hp)?
1400 kg
3086 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1997 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback?
245 - 975 l
8.7 - 34.4 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1997 Volkswagen Polo III (6N) 1.0 (60 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
1.0 (60 Hp)
Start of production
1997 year
End of production
1999 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
3-5
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
8.5 l/100 km 27.7 US mpg
33.2 UK mpg
11.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
5 l/100 km 47 US mpg
56.5 UK mpg
20 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
14.2 sec
Maximum speed
160 km/h 99 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
15.2 kg/Hp, 65.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
7.8 kg/Nm, 127.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
60 Hp @ 4700 rpm.
Power per litre
60.1 Hp/l
Torque
116 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 86 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
999 cm3 60.96 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
67.1 mm 2.64 in.
Piston Stroke
70.6 mm 2.78 in.
Compression ratio
10.2:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil specification

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
910 kg 2006 lbs.
Max. weight
1400 kg 3086 lbs.
Max load
490 kg 1080 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
Tires size
175/65 R13 T
Wheel rims size
13