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Volkswagen Polo GT

General information

ModelVolkswagen Polo GT
Year2003
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating62.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1983 ccm (121.00 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving6.6 litres/100 km (35.64 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving5.0 litres/100 km (47.04 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving4.1 litres/100 km (57.37 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1983 ccm (121.00 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power130.00 PS (96 kW or 128 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque310.00 Nm (31.6 kgf-m or 228.7 ft.lbs) at 1900 Rev. per min.
Compression19.0:1
Bore x stroke79.5 x 95.5 mm (3.1 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed206.0 km/h (128.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.3 seconds
0-50 miles6.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1126 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4020 litres (1,062 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1155 kg (2,546.3 pounds)
Overall length3900 mm (153.5 inches)
Overall width1660 mm (65.4 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2470 mm (97.2 inches)
Fuel capacity45.0 litres (11.89 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions135.9 g/km
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