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Volkswagen Polo 1.3

General information

ModelVolkswagen Polo 1.3
Year1984
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating62.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1272 ccm (77.62 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving6.4 litres/100 km (36.75 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1272 ccm (77.62 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power54.00 PS (40 kW or 53 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Max torque97 Nm (9.9 kgf-m or 71.5 ft.lbs) at 3400 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke75.0 x 72.0 mm (3.0 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed153.0 km/h (95.1 mph)
0-50 miles8.8 seconds
0-60 miles12.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0740 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space3940 litres (1,041 gallons)
Cargo space270 litres (71 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight730 kg (1,609.4 pounds)
Overall length3660 mm (144.1 inches)
Overall width1590 mm (62.6 inches)
Overall height1360 mm (53.5 inches)
Wheelbase2400 mm (94.5 inches)
Fuel capacity40.0 litres (10.57 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions138.0 g/km
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