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Dodge Aries Coupe
Dodge
Aries Coupe
Coupé
1981 – 1989
Petrol
4 variants 85 – 101 hp
Power85 – 101 hp
0–100 km/h12.5 – 16.0 s
Top speed153 – 167 km/h
Torque151 – 180 Nm
Engine2.2 – 2.6 L4 cyl
Fuel economy7.8 – 9.8 L/100 km
DriveFWDAutomatic · Manual
Weight1,055 – 1,145 kg
Audi Coupe
Audi
Coupe
Coupé
1981 – 1988
Petrol
9 variants 90 – 136 hp
Power90 – 136 hp
0–100 km/h8.8 – 11.0 s
Top speed172 – 203 km/h
Torque137 – 186 Nm
Engine1.8 – 2.2 L4 – 5 cyl
Fuel economy8.3 – 10.8 L/100 km
DriveFWD · AWDAutomatic · Manual
Weight980 – 1,208 kg
De Tomaso Pantera GT5
De Tomaso
Pantera GT5
Coupé
1980 – 1985
Power—
0–100 km/h—
Top speed—
Torque—
Engine—
Fuel economy—
Drive—
Weight—
BMW 6 Series Coupe
BMW
6 Series Coupe
Coupé
1978 – 1989
Petrol
1 variant 218 hp
Power218 hp
0–100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed225 km/h
Torque304 Nm
Engine3.5 L6 cyl
Fuel economy—
DriveRWDManual
Weight1,501 kg
Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Coupe
Rolls-Royce
Silver Shadow Coupe
Coupé
1977 – 1982
Petrol
1 variant
Power—
0–100 km/h12.0 s
Top speed190 km/h
Torque—
Engine6.8 L8 cyl
Fuel economy—
DriveRWDAutomatic
Weight2,118 kg
Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors
Coupé
1977 – 1985
Petrol
6 variants 110 – 185 hp
Power110 – 185 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed180 – 200 km/h
Torque185 – 240 Nm
Engine2.3 – 2.7 L4 – 6 cyl
Fuel economy10.5 – 12.0 L/100 km
DriveRWDAutomatic · Manual
Weight1,375 – 1,460 kg
BMW 3 Series Coupe
BMW
3 Series Coupe
Coupé
1975 – 1983
Petrol
12 variants 75 – 143 hp
Power75 – 143 hp
0–100 km/h9.5 – 14.8 s
Top speed154 – 190 km/h
Torque110 – 190 Nm
Engine1.6 – 2.3 L4 – 6 cyl
Fuel economy8.8 – 12.8 L/100 km
DriveRWDAutomatic · Manual
Weight1,010 – 1,155 kg
Puma GTB
Puma
GTB
Coupé
1974 – 1987
Petrol
1 variant 171 hp
Power171 hp
0–100 km/h9.5 s
Top speed190 km/h
Torque318 Nm
Engine4.1 L6 cyl
Fuel economy14.5 L/100 km
DriveRWDManual
Weight1,215 kg
Lancia Beta Coupe
Lancia
Beta Coupe
Coupé
1973 – 1984
Petrol
7 variants 87 – 122 hp
Power87 – 122 hp
0–100 km/h9.0 – 12.0 s
Top speed166 – 200 km/h
Torque122 – 175 Nm
Engine1.6 – 2.0 L4 cyl
Fuel economy8.4 – 11.8 L/100 km
DriveFWDManual
Weight1,000 – 1,120 kg
Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Chevrolet
Corvette Coupe
Coupé
1969 – 1982
Petrol
1 variant 304 hp
Power304 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed200 km/h
Torque488 Nm
Engine5.4 L8 cyl
Fuel economy—
DriveRWDManual
Weight1,402 kg
Reliant Scimitar GTE
Reliant
Scimitar GTE
Coupé
1968 – 1986
Power—
0–100 km/h—
Top speed—
Torque—
Engine—
Fuel economy—
Drive—
Weight—
Isuzu 117 Coupe
Isuzu
117 Coupe
Coupé
1968 – 1981
DieselPetrol
13 variants 73 – 135 hp
Power73 – 135 hp
0–100 km/h10.0 – 21.0 s
Top speed130 – 200 km/h
Torque139 – 167 Nm
Engine1.6 – 2.2 L4 cyl
Fuel economy7.0 – 11.0 L/100 km
DriveRWDAutomatic · Manual
Weight1,050 – 1,185 kg
Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Chevrolet
Corvette Coupe
Coupé
1967 – 1982
Petrol
2 variants 304 – 429 hp
Power304 – 429 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed—
Torque488 – 635 Nm
Engine5.4 – 7.0 L8 cyl
Fuel economy—
DriveRWDManual
Weight1,450 – 1,460 kg
Volkswagen Scirocco
Volkswagen
Scirocco
1981 – 1991
Petrol
8 variants 60 – 139 hp
Power60 – 139 hp
0–100 km/h8.0 – 14.8 s
Top speed156 – 208 km/h
Torque93 – 160 Nm
Engine1.3 – 1.8 L4 cyl
Fuel economy7.1 – 8.8 L/100 km
DriveFWDManual
Weight830 – 950 kg
Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors
Volkswagen
Polo 3 Doors
3 Doors · Hatchback
1981 – 1994
DieselPetrol
5 variants 39 – 75 hp
Power39 – 75 hp
0–100 km/h11.5 – 21.2 s
Top speed135 – 167 km/h
Torque74 – 104 Nm
Engine1.0 – 1.3 L4 cyl
Fuel economy5.6 – 8.3 L/100 km
DriveFWDManual
Weight695 – 779 kg
Volkswagen Passat Hatchback
Volkswagen
Passat Hatchback
Hatchback
1981 – 1987
DieselPetrol
10 variants 54 – 136 hp
Power54 – 136 hp
0–100 km/h9.5 – 20.3 s
Top speed143 – 197 km/h
Torque100 – 184 Nm
Engine1.3 – 2.2 L4 – 5 cyl
Fuel economy6.0 – 10.3 L/100 km
DriveFWDManual
Weight965 – 1,096 kg
Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen
Passat
1981 – 1988
DieselPetrol
9 variants 54 – 116 hp
Power54 – 116 hp
0–100 km/h10.5 – 20.3 s
Top speed140 – 184 km/h
Torque100 – 165 Nm
Engine1.3 – 2.0 L4 – 5 cyl
Fuel economy6.2 – 8.6 L/100 km
DriveFWDManual
Weight940 – 1,074 kg
Renault 9
Renault
9
1981 – 1986
DieselPetrol
6 variants 48 – 82 hp
Power48 – 82 hp
0–100 km/h12.0 – 21.0 s
Top speed138 – 171 km/h
Torque80 – 136 Nm
Engine1.1 – 1.7 L4 cyl
Fuel economy0.0 – 7.2 L/100 km
DriveFWDManual
Weight820 – 915 kg
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Volkswagen Polo 1981 – 1994
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Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors

1981 – 1994 3 Doors · Hatchback Germany
Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors 2 / 2
Body style3 Doors · Hatchback
Production1981 – 1994
Variants5
FuelPetrol, Diesel

Other body styles

Coupé 1982 – 1990

Key specifications (range)

Power39 – 75 hp
0–100 km/h11.5 – 21.2 s
Top speed135 – 167 km/h
Fuel economy5.6 – 8.3 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

Previous generationPolo 3 Doors · 1975 – 1981 Next generationPolo 3 Doors · 1990 – 1994

Similar cars

Honda Civic 3 Doors1982 – 1983 up to70 hp Fiat Uno 5 Doors1983 – 1989 up to75 hp Toyota Starlet 3 Doors1984 – 1989 up to75 hp
VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.0L 4MT FWD (40 HP)
1.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 39 hp 21.2 s 135 4-Speed manual
1.3L D 5MT FWD (45 HP)
1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Diesel 45 hp 21.2 s 140 5-Speed manual
1.1L 4MT FWD (50 HP)
1.1 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 50 hp 15.4 s 146 4-Speed manual
1.3L 4MT FWD (60 HP)
1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 60 hp 13.0 s 155 4-Speed manual
1.3L 4MT FWD (75 HP)
1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 75 hp 11.5 s 167 4-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1043 cm3 (64 ci)
Power
29 KW @ 5300 RPM39 HP @ 5300 RPM39 BHP @ 5300 RPM
Torque
55 lb-ft @ 2700 RPM74 Nm @ 2700 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
11.1 gallons (42.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
83.9 mph (135 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
21.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
135/SR13

Dimensions

Length
144.1 in (3660 mm)
Width
62.2 in (1580 mm)
Height
53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track
52/53.1 in (1,321/1,349 mm)
Wheelbase
92.1 in (2339 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.4 cuFT (294 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
1622.6 lbs (736 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2491.2 lbs (1130 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1272 cm3 (78 ci)
Power
33 KW @ 4900 RPM45 HP @ 4900 RPM44 BHP @ 4900 RPM
Torque
55 lb-ft @ 2700 RPM75 Nm @ 2700 RPM
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
11.1 gallons (42.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
87 mph (140 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
21.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
145/SR13

Dimensions

Length
144.1 in (3660 mm)
Width
62.2 in (1580 mm)
Height
53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track
52/53.1 in (1,321/1,349 mm)
Wheelbase
92.1 in (2339 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.9 cuFT (309 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
1717.4 lbs (779 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2711.7 lbs (1230 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1093 cm3 (67 ci)
Power
37 KW @ 5800 RPM50 HP @ 5800 RPM50 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
56 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM76 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
11.1 gallons (42.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
90.7 mph (146 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
15.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
145/SR13

Dimensions

Length
144.1 in (3660 mm)
Width
62.2 in (1580 mm)
Height
53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track
52/53.1 in (1,321/1,349 mm)
Wheelbase
92.1 in (2339 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.4 cuFT (294 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
1532.2 lbs (695 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2491.2 lbs (1130 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1272 cm3 (78 ci)
Power
44 KW @ 5600 RPM60 HP @ 5600 RPM59 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque
70 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM95 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
11.1 gallons (42.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
96.3 mph (155 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
13 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
145/SR13

Dimensions

Length
144.1 in (3660 mm)
Width
62.2 in (1580 mm)
Height
53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track
52/53.1 in (1,321/1,349 mm)
Wheelbase
92.1 in (2339 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.9 cuFT (309 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
1545.4 lbs (701 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2491.2 lbs (1130 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
197 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1272 cm3 (78 ci)
Power
55 KW @ 5800 RPM75 HP @ 5800 RPM74 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
77 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM104 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
11.1 gallons (42.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
103.8 mph (167 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
145/SR13

Dimensions

Length
144.1 in (3660 mm)
Width
62.2 in (1580 mm)
Height
53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track
52/53.1 in (1,321/1,349 mm)
Wheelbase
92.1 in (2339 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.9 cuFT (309 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
1609.4 lbs (730 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2491.2 lbs (1130 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km
Length3,660 mm
Width1,580 mm
Height1,359 mm
Wheelbase2,339 mm
Curb weight695 – 779 kg
Torque74 – 104 Nm

Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.

  1. 1975 – 1981 Polo 3 Doors
  2. 1981 – 1994 Polo 3 Doors
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  3. 1990 – 1994 Polo 3 Doors
  4. 1994 – 1999 Polo 5 Doors
  5. 1994 – 1999 Polo 3 Doors
  6. 1999 – 2001 Polo 5 Doors
  7. 1999 – 2001 Polo 3 Doors
  8. 2001 – 2005 Polo 5 Doors
  9. 2001 – 2005 Polo 3 Doors
  10. 2004 – 2005 Polo 5 Doors
  11. 2005 – 2008 Polo 5 Doors
  12. 2005 – 2008 Polo 3 Doors
  13. 2006 – 2009 Polo 5 Doors
  14. 2009 – 2014 Polo 5 Doors
  15. 2009 – 2014 Polo 3 Doors
  16. 2010 – 2017 Polo 5 Doors
  17. 2014 – 2017 Polo 5 Doors
  18. 2014 – 2017 Polo 3 Doors
  19. 2017 – 2021 Polo 5 Doors
  20. 2021 – present Polo 5 Doors
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