Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors

1981 – 1994 3 Doors · Hatchback Germany

Volkswagen built the Polo 3 Doors for 13 years, from 1981 to 1994. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 39 to 75 hp. The lightest version weighs only 695 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox. Against its predecessor (1975 – 1981), peak power rose from 60 to 75 hp. It was also available as a coupé.

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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

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Toyota Starlet 3 Doors1984 – 1989 up to75 hp

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
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.