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Volkswagen Polo 1.4 FSI

General information

ModelVolkswagen Polo 1.4 FSI
Year2005
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating53.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1390 ccm (84.82 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving5.8 litres/100 km (40.56 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4. Front airbags. Optional side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1390 ccm (84.82 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power86.00 PS (63 kW or 85 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque130.00 Nm (13.3 kgf-m or 95.9 ft.lbs) at 3750 Rev. per min.
Compression12.0:1
Bore x stroke76.5 x 75.6 mm (3.0 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed178.0 km/h (110.6 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)12.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0745 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space270 litres (71 gallons)
Optional cargo space1030 litres (272 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringOptional traction control. Optional Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Optional traction control. Optional Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1154 kg (2,544.1 pounds)
Max weight with load1580 kg (3,483.3 pounds)
Towing weight1000 kg (2,204.6 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

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR13230
Service interval30,000 km
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