Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors

1999 – 2001 3 Doors · Hatchback Germany

Volkswagen built the Polo 3 Doors for only a short time, between 1999 and 2001. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 50 to 101 hp. Fuel use starts at only 4.4 L/100 km. The lightest version weighs only 882 kg. The same generation also came as a estate.

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Body style3 Doors · Hatchback

Production1999 – 2001

Variants7

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Other body styles

Variant · Estate / wagon 2000 – 2001

Key specifications (range)

Power50 – 101 hp

0–100 km/h10.4 – 18.4 s

Top speed151 – 188 km/h

Fuel economy4.4 – 6.7 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

Similar cars

Ford Fiesta 3 Doors1999 – 2002 up to101 hp

Honda HR-V 5 Doors1999 – 2001 up to105 hp

Toyota Yaris 5 Doors1999 – 2003 up to106 hp

SEAT Ibiza 5 Doors1999 – 2002 up to110 hp

Hyundai Accent 3 Doors1999 – 2003 up to90 hp

Renault Megane 5 Doors1999 – 2002 up to116 hp

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.0L 5MT FWD (50 HP) 1.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	50 hp	18.4 s	151	5-Speed manual
1.4L 5MT FWD (60 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	60 hp	14.5 s	160	5-Speed manual
1.9L D 5MT FWD (64 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	64 hp	15.6 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
1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	12.3 s	172	5-Speed manual
1.4L TDI 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.4 L · 3 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	75 hp	12.9 s	170	5-Speed manual
1.4L 5MT FWD (100 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	101 hp	10.4 s	188	5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 999 cm3 (61 ci)
Power: 37 KW @ 5000 RPM50 HP @ 5000 RPM50 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 63 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM86 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 93.8 mph (151 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 18.4 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 155/70 R13

Dimensions

Length: 147.2 in (3739 mm)
Width: 64.2 in (1631 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.7/55.1 in (1,389/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase: 94.9 in (2410 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.7 cuFT (246 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1944.5 lbs (882 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3108.5 lbs (1410 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 137 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 @ 3000 RPM116 Nm @ 3000 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): 14.5 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/65 TR13

Dimensions

Length: 147.2 in (3739 mm)
Width: 64.2 in (1631 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.7/55.1 in (1,389/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase: 94.9 in (2410 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.7 cuFT (246 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1975.3 lbs (896 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3240.8 lbs (1470 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 146 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): 15.6 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/65TR13

Dimensions

Length: 147.2 in (3739 mm)
Width: 64.2 in (1631 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.7/55.1 in (1,389/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase: 94.9 in (2410 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.7 cuFT (246 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2001.8 lbs (908 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3262.8 lbs (1480 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 154 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: 175/65TR13

Dimensions

Length: 147.2 in (3739 mm)
Width: 64.2 in (1631 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.7/55.1 in (1,389/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase: 94.9 in (2410 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.7 cuFT (246 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2076.8 lbs (942 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3196.7 lbs (1450 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: 127 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 5000 RPM75 HP @ 5000 RPM74 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 93 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM126 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint 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): 12.3 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 175/65 TR13

Dimensions

Length: 147.2 in (3739 mm)
Width: 64.2 in (1631 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.7/55.1 in (1,389/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase: 94.9 in (2410 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.7 cuFT (246 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2023.8 lbs (918 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3284.9 lbs (1490 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 149 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L3
Displacement: 1422 cm3 (87 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 4000 RPM75 HP @ 4000 RPM74 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 144 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM195 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 105.6 mph (170 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.9 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 185/55HR14

Dimensions

Length: 147.2 in (3739 mm)
Width: 64.2 in (1631 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.7/55.1 in (1,389/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase: 94.9 in (2410 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.7 cuFT (246 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2184.8 lbs (991 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3417.2 lbs (1550 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 65.3 mpg US (3.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 119 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 74 KW @ 6000 RPM101 HP @ 6000 RPM99 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 93 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM126 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): 10.4 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 185/55HR14

Dimensions

Length: 147.2 in (3739 mm)
Width: 64.2 in (1631 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.7/55.1 in (1,389/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase: 94.9 in (2410 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.7 cuFT (246 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2052.5 lbs (931 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3306.9 lbs (1500 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 161 g/km

Length3,739 mm

Width1,631 mm

Height1,420 mm

Wheelbase2,410 mm

Curb weight882 – 991 kg

Torque86 – 195 Nm

Ranges across all 7 variants of this generation.