Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors

1994 – 1999 3 Doors · Hatchback Germany

The Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors is a hatchback built from 1994 to 1999. Seven variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 45 to 101 hp. The lightest version weighs only 850 kg. Combined fuel use starts at 4.7 L/100 km. The same generation also came as sedan and estate.

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Body style3 Doors · Hatchback

Production1994 – 1999

Variants7

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Other body styles

Sedan 1996 – 1998

Variant · Estate / wagon 1997 – 2000

Key specifications (range)

Power45 – 101 hp

0–100 km/h10.5 – 21.4 s

Top speed145 – 188 km/h

Fuel economy4.7 – 7.0 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.0L 5MT FWD (45 HP) 1.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	45 hp	21.4 s	145	5-Speed manual
1.3L 5MT FWD (55 HP) 1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	54 hp	16.3 s	156	5-Speed manual
1.4L 5MT FWD (60 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	60 hp	14.9 s	160	5-Speed manual
1.9L D 5MT FWD (64 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	64 hp	15.8 s	160	5-Speed manual
1.9L SDI 5MT FWD (64 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	64 hp	15.8 s	160	5-Speed manual
1.6L 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	12.5 s	172	5-Speed manual
1.4L 5MT FWD (100 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	101 hp	10.5 s	188	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: 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 90.1 mph (145 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 21.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 155/70 R13

Dimensions

Length: 146.5 in (3721 mm)
Width: 65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 53.9/55.1 in (1,369/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase: 94.5 in (2400 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.1 in (104 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.7 cuFT (246 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1873.9 lbs (850 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3031.4 lbs (1375 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 157 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1296 cm3 (79 ci)
Power: 40 KW @ 5200 RPM54 HP @ 5200 RPM54 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque: 74 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM100 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System: Monopoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 96.9 mph (156 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 16.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/65 R13

Dimensions

Length: 146.5 in (3721 mm)
Width: 65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 53.9/55.1 in (1,369/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase: 94.5 in (2400 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.1 in (104 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.7 cuFT (246 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1873.9 lbs (850 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3031.4 lbs (1375 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 155 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 44 KW @ 4700 RPM60 HP @ 4700 RPM59 BHP @ 4700 RPM
Torque: 86 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM116 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 99.4 mph (160 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/65 R13

Dimensions

Length: 146.5 in (3721 mm)
Width: 65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 53.9/55.1 in (1,369/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase: 94.5 in (2400 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.1 in (104 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.7 cuFT (246 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1951.1 lbs (885 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3086.5 lbs (1400 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 151 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 47 KW @ 4400 RPM64 HP @ 4400 RPM63 BHP @ 4400 RPM
Torque: 92 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM124 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 99.4 mph (160 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 15.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/65 TR13

Dimensions

Length: 146.5 in (3721 mm)
Width: 65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 53.9/55.1 in (1,369/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase: 94.5 in (2400 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.1 in (104 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.7 cuFT (246 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2061.3 lbs (935 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3163.6 lbs (1435 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 160 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 47 KW @ 4200 RPM64 HP @ 4200 RPM63 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque: 92 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM124 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 99.4 mph (160 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 15.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/65 TR13

Dimensions

Length: 146.5 in (3721 mm)
Width: 65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 53.9/55.1 in (1,369/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase: 94.5 in (2400 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.1 in (104 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.7 cuFT (246 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2061.3 lbs (935 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3163.6 lbs (1435 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 61.9 mpg US (3.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 157 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1598 cm3 (98 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 5200 RPM75 HP @ 5200 RPM74 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque: 94 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM128 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System: Monopoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 106.8 mph (172 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/65 TR13

Dimensions

Length: 146.5 in (3721 mm)
Width: 65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 53.9/55.1 in (1,369/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase: 94.5 in (2400 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.1 in (104 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.7 cuFT (246 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2001.8 lbs (908 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3086.5 lbs (1400 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 167 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 74 KW @ 6000 RPM101 HP @ 6000 RPM99 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 94 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM128 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 116.8 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/55 HR14

Dimensions

Length: 146.5 in (3721 mm)
Width: 65.4 in (1661 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 53.9/55.1 in (1,369/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase: 94.5 in (2400 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.1 in (104 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.7 cuFT (246 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2039.3 lbs (925 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3196.7 lbs (1450 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 166 g/km

Length3,721 mm

Width1,661 mm

Height1,420 mm

Wheelbase2,400 mm

Curb weight850 – 935 kg

Torque76 – 128 Nm

Ranges across all 7 variants of this generation.