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Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors
1975 – 1981
3 Doors · Hatchback Germany
The Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors is a hatchback built from 1975 to 1981. All 4 variants use petrol engines, from 40 to 60 hp. The lightest version weighs only 685 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox.
Body style3 Doors · Hatchback
Production1975 – 1981
Variants4
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power40 – 60 hp
0–100 km/h12.9 – 21.2 s
Top speed135 – 154 km/h
Fuel economy7.6 – 8.3 L/100 km
Front Wheel Drive
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9L 4MT FWD (40 HP) 0.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 40 hp | 21.2 s | 135 | 4-Speed manual |
| 1.1L 4MT FWD (50 HP) 1.1 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 50 hp | 15.4 s | 145 | 4-Speed manual |
| 1.1L 4MT FWD (60 HP) 1.1 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 60 hp | 12.9 s | 154 | 4-Speed manual |
| 1.3L 4MT FWD (60 HP) 1.1 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 60 hp | 12.9 s | 154 | 4-Speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 895 cm3 (55 ci)
- Power
- 29.4 KW @ 3500 RPM40 HP @ 3500 RPM39 BHP @ 3500 RPM
- Torque
- 45 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM61 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 9.5 gallons (36.0 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
- 141.7 in (3599 mm)
- Width
- 61.4 in (1560 mm)
- Height
- 52.8 in (1341 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 51.2/51.6 in (1,300/1,311 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 91.7 in (2329 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.7 in (119 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 13 cuFT (368 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1510.2 lbs (685 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2425.1 lbs (1100 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 180 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1093 cm3 (67 ci)
- Power
- 37 KW @ 4800 RPM50 HP @ 4800 RPM50 BHP @ 4800 RPM
- Torque
- 56 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM76 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 9.5 gallons (36.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 90.1 mph (145 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
- 141.7 in (3599 mm)
- Width
- 61.4 in (1560 mm)
- Height
- 52.8 in (1341 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 51.2/51.6 in (1,300/1,311 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 91.7 in (2329 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.7 in (119 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 7.7 cuFT (218 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1510.2 lbs (685 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2425.1 lbs (1100 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 28.6 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 195 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1093 cm3 (67 ci)
- Power
- 44 KW @ 5600 RPM60 HP @ 5600 RPM59 BHP @ 5600 RPM
- Torque
- 69 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM93 Nm @ 3400 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 9.5 gallons (36.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 95.7 mph (154 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 145/SR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 141.7 in (3599 mm)
- Width
- 61.4 in (1560 mm)
- Height
- 52.8 in (1341 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 51.2/51.6 in (1,300/1,311 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 91.7 in (2329 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.7 in (119 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 7.7 cuFT (218 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1510.2 lbs (685 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2425.1 lbs (1100 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 197 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1093 cm3 (67 ci)
- Power
- 44 KW @ 5600 RPM60 HP @ 5600 RPM59 BHP @ 5600 RPM
- Torque
- 69 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM93 Nm @ 3400 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 9.5 gallons (36.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 95.7 mph (154 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 145/SR13
Dimensions
- Length
- 141.7 in (3599 mm)
- Width
- 61.4 in (1560 mm)
- Height
- 52.8 in (1341 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 51.2/51.6 in (1,300/1,311 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 91.7 in (2329 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.7 in (119 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 7.7 cuFT (218 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1510.2 lbs (685 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 2425.1 lbs (1100 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 197 g/km
Length3,599 mm
Width1,560 mm
Height1,341 mm
Wheelbase2,329 mm
Curb weight685 kg
Torque61 – 93 Nm
Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.
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1999 – 2001 Polo 5 Doors -
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2001 – 2005 Polo 5 Doors -
2001 – 2005 Polo 3 Doors -
2004 – 2005 Polo 5 Doors -
2005 – 2008 Polo 5 Doors -
2005 – 2008 Polo 3 Doors -
2006 – 2009 Polo 5 Doors -
2009 – 2014 Polo 5 Doors -
2009 – 2014 Polo 3 Doors -
2010 – 2017 Polo 5 Doors -
2014 – 2017 Polo 5 Doors -
2014 – 2017 Polo 3 Doors -
2017 – 2021 Polo 5 Doors -
2021 – present Polo 5 Doors