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FSO Polonez Caro
1991 – 2002
Poland
FSO built the Polonez Caro for 11 years, from 1991 to 2002. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 69 to 103 hp. Every version has a manual gearbox.
Body styleNot specified
Production1991 – 2002
Variants4
FuelDiesel, Petrol
Key specifications (range)
Power69 – 103 hp
0–100 km/h12.8 – 19.7 s
Top speed140 – 159 km/h
Fuel economy6.6 – 8.5 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9L D 5MT (69 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 69 hp | 19.7 s | 140 | 5-Speed manual |
| 1.5L 5MT (75 HP) 1.5 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 75 hp | 17.1 s | 150 | 5-Speed manual |
| 1.6L 5MT (77 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 77 hp | 17.1 s | 150 | 5-Speed manual |
| 1.4L 5MT (103 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 103 hp | 12.8 s | 159 | 5-Speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1905 cm3 (116 ci)
- Power
- 51 KW @ 4600 RPM69 HP @ 4600 RPM68 BHP @ 4600 RPM
- Torque
- 89 lb-ft @ 8000 RPM120 Nm @ 8000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 87 mph (140 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 19.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 175/70 R13
Dimensions
- Length
- 170.1 in (4321 mm)
- Width
- 65 in (1651 mm)
- Height
- 55.9 in (1420 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 54.1/53.1 in (1,374/1,349 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 98.8 in (2510 mm)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1481 cm3 (90 ci)
- Power
- 55 KW @ 5200 RPM75 HP @ 5200 RPM74 BHP @ 5200 RPM
- Torque
- 84 lb-ft @ 2900 RPM114 Nm @ 2900 RPM
- Fuel System
- Electronic Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 93 mph (150 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 17.1 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 175/70 R13
Dimensions
- Length
- 170.1 in (4321 mm)
- Width
- 65 in (1651 mm)
- Height
- 55.9 in (1420 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 54.1/53.1 in (1,374/1,349 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 98.8 in (2510 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2450 lbs (1111 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 28.6 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1598 cm3 (98 ci)
- Power
- 57 KW @ 5000 RPM77 HP @ 5000 RPM76 BHP @ 5000 RPM
- Torque
- 91 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM123 Nm @ 3000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Electronic Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 93 mph (150 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 17.1 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 175/70 R13
Dimensions
- Length
- 170.1 in (4321 mm)
- Width
- 65 in (1651 mm)
- Height
- 55.9 in (1420 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 54.1/53.1 in (1,374/1,349 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 98.8 in (2510 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2461 lbs (1116 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 28.6 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1396 cm3 (85 ci)
- Power
- 76 KW @ 6000 RPM103 HP @ 6000 RPM102 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 95 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM129 Nm @ 5000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 99 mph (159 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 175/70 R13
Dimensions
- Length
- 170.1 in (4321 mm)
- Width
- 65 in (1651 mm)
- Height
- 55.9 in (1420 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 54.1/53.1 in (1,374/1,349 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 98.8 in (2510 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2461 lbs (1116 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 27.6 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Length4,321 mm
Width1,651 mm
Height1,420 mm
Wheelbase2,510 mm
Curb weight1,111 – 1,116 kg
Torque114 – 129 Nm
Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.