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Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors

1990 – 1994 3 Doors · Hatchback Germany

Volkswagen built the Polo 3 Doors from 1990 to 1994. Four variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 45 to 75 hp. The lightest version weighs only 767 kg. Combined fuel use starts at 5.2 L/100 km. The same generation also came as a coupé.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.0L 4MT FWD (45 HP)
1.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 45 hp 20.5 s 145 4-Speed manual
1.4L D 5MT FWD (48 HP)
1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Diesel 48 hp 19.5 s 142 5-Speed manual
1.3L 4MT FWD (54 HP)
1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 54 hp 15.5 s 154 4-Speed manual
1.3L 5MT FWD (75 HP)
1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 75 hp 12.1 s 172 5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1043 cm3 (64 ci)
Power
33 KW @ 5200 RPM45 HP @ 5200 RPM44 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque
56 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM76 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System
Monopoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
11.1 gallons (42.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
90.1 mph (145 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
20.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
145SR13

Dimensions

Length
148 in (3759 mm)
Width
61.8 in (1570 mm)
Height
53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track
52/53.1 in (1,321/1,349 mm)
Wheelbase
92.1 in (2339 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.1 in (104 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.9 cuFT (309 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
1690.9 lbs (767 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2711.7 lbs (1230 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
154.7 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1398 cm3 (85 ci)
Power
35 KW @ 4500 RPM48 HP @ 4500 RPM47 BHP @ 4500 RPM
Torque
63 lb-ft @ 3100 RPM85 Nm @ 3100 RPM
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
11.1 gallons (42.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
88.2 mph (142 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
19.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
145/SR13

Dimensions

Length
148 in (3759 mm)
Width
61.8 in (1570 mm)
Height
53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track
52/53.1 in (1,321/1,349 mm)
Wheelbase
92.1 in (2339 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.1 in (104 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.9 cuFT (309 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
1752.7 lbs (795 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2755.8 lbs (1250 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
137.8 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1272 cm3 (78 ci)
Power
40 KW @ 5200 RPM54 HP @ 5200 RPM54 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque
72 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM97 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System
Monopoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
11.1 gallons (42.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
95.7 mph (154 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
15.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
145/SR13

Dimensions

Length
148 in (3759 mm)
Width
61.8 in (1570 mm)
Height
53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track
52/53.1 in (1,321/1,349 mm)
Wheelbase
92.1 in (2339 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.1 in (104 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.9 cuFT (309 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
1699.8 lbs (771 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2711.7 lbs (1230 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
171.4 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1272 cm3 (78 ci)
Power
55 KW @ 5900 RPM75 HP @ 5900 RPM74 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque
73 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM99 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
11.1 gallons (42.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
106.9 mph (172 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
12.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
155/70 TR13

Dimensions

Length
148 in (3759 mm)
Width
61.8 in (1570 mm)
Height
53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track
52/53.1 in (1,321/1,349 mm)
Wheelbase
92.1 in (2339 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.1 in (104 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.9 cuFT (309 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
1721.8 lbs (781 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2711.7 lbs (1230 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km
Length3,759 mm
Width1,570 mm
Height1,349 mm
Wheelbase2,339 mm
Curb weight767 – 795 kg
Torque76 – 99 Nm

Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.