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Volkswagen Polo GTI 1.8 T

General information

ModelVolkswagen Polo GTI 1.8 T
Year2009
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating56 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1781 ccm (108.68 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving7.8 litres/100 km (30.16 miles per gallon)
Seats5
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Displacement1781 ccm (108.68 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power150.7 PS (111 kW or 149 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque220.00 Nm (22.4 kgf-m or 162.3 ft.lbs) at 1950 Rev. per min.
Compression9.5:1
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlSingle overhead cam (SOHC)
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed216.0 km/h (134.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.2 seconds

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space270 litres (71 gallons)
Optional cargo space635 litres (168 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control
Front suspensionWishbone

Dimensions and weight

Max weight with load1164 kg (2,566.2 pounds)
Towing weight1090 kg (2,403.0 pounds)
Overall length3920 mm (154.3 inches)
Overall width1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Overall height1660 mm (65.4 inches)
Wheelbase2470 mm (97.2 inches)
Fuel capacity45.0 litres (11.89 gallons)
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