Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors

2001 – 2005 3 Doors · Hatchback Germany

The Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors is a hatchback built from 2001 to 2005. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 54 to 130 hp. Fuel use starts at only 4.5 L/100 km. The lightest version weighs only 960 kg. Against its predecessor (2001 – 2005), peak power rose from 101 to 130 hp, and minimum weight went down by 50 kg. The same generation also came as a estate.

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Body style3 Doors · Hatchback

Production2001 – 2005

Variants10

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Other body styles

Variant · Estate / wagon 2000 – 2001

Key specifications (range)

Power54 – 130 hp

0–100 km/h9.3 – 17.5 s

Top speed152 – 206 km/h

Fuel economy4.5 – 6.9 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.2L 5MT FWD (55 HP) 1.2 L · 3 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	54 hp	17.5 s	152	5-Speed manual
1.2L 12V 5MT FWD (65 HP) 1.2 L · 3 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	64 hp	14.9 s	162	Manual, 5 Speed
1.9L SDI 5MT FWD (64 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	64 hp	17.0 s	160	5-Speed manual
1.4L 4AT FWD (75 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	15.3 s	167	4-Speed automatic
1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	12.9 s	172	5-Speed manual
1.4L TDI 5MT FWD (80 HP) 1.4 L · 3 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	80 hp	13.6 s	170	5-Speed manual
1.4L FSI 5MT FWD (86 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	86 hp	12.1 s	178	5-Speed manual
1.4L 5MT FWD (100 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	101 hp	10.9 s	188	5-Speed manual
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (101 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	101 hp	10.7 s	188	5-Speed manual
1.9L TDI 6MT FWD (130 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	130 hp	9.3 s	206	6-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L3
Displacement: 1198 cm3 (73 ci)
Power: 40 KW @ 4750 RPM54 HP @ 4750 RPM54 BHP @ 4750 RPM
Torque: 78 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM106 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 94.4 mph (152 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 17.5 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 165/70 R14

Dimensions

Length: 153.5 in (3899 mm)
Width: 65 in (1651 mm)
Height: 57.5 in (1461 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/55.9 in (1,440/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.9 in (2461 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.8 cuFT (249 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2138.5 lbs (970 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3373.1 lbs (1530 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 142 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L3
Displacement: 1198 cm3 (73 ci)
Power: 47 KW @ 5400 RPM64 HP @ 5400 RPM63 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque: 83 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM112 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 100.7 mph (162 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: Manual, 5 Speed

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 165/70 R14

Dimensions

Length: 153.5 in (3899 mm)
Width: 65 in (1651 mm)
Height: 57.5 in (1461 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/55.9 in (1,440/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.9 in (2461 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.8 cuFT (249 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2167.1 lbs (983 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3417.2 lbs (1550 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 142 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 47 KW @ 4000 RPM64 HP @ 4000 RPM63 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 92 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM125 Nm @ 1600 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): 17 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 165/70 R14

Dimensions

Length: 153.5 in (3899 mm)
Width: 65 in (1651 mm)
Height: 57.5 in (1461 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/55.9 in (1,440/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.9 in (2461 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.8 cuFT (249 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2332.5 lbs (1058 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3593.5 lbs (1630 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 127 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 55.2 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: 104 mph (167 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 15.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 165/70 R14

Dimensions

Length: 153.5 in (3899 mm)
Width: 65 in (1651 mm)
Height: 57.5 in (1461 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/55.9 in (1,440/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.9 in (2461 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.8 cuFT (249 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2116 lbs (960 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3285 lbs (1490 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 154 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 55.2 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: 106.9 mph (172 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.9 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 165/70 R14

Dimensions

Length: 153.5 in (3899 mm)
Width: 65 in (1651 mm)
Height: 57.5 in (1461 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/55.9 in (1,440/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.9 in (2461 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.8 cuFT (249 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2189.2 lbs (993 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3439.2 lbs (1560 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 154 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L3
Displacement: 1422 cm3 (87 ci)
Power: 58.8 KW @ 4000 RPM80 HP @ 4000 RPM79 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): 13.6 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 165/70 R14

Dimensions

Length: 153.5 in (3899 mm)
Width: 65 in (1651 mm)
Height: 57.5 in (1461 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/55.9 in (1,440/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.9 in (2461 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.8 cuFT (249 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2343.5 lbs (1063 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3615.6 lbs (1640 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km)
Combined: 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 122 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 63 KW @ 5000 RPM86 HP @ 5000 RPM84 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 96 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM130 Nm @ 3750 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 110.6 mph (178 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.1 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60 R14

Dimensions

Length: 153.5 in (3899 mm)
Width: 65 in (1651 mm)
Height: 57.5 in (1461 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/55.9 in (1,440/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.9 in (2461 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.8 cuFT (249 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2220.1 lbs (1007 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3483.3 lbs (1580 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Highway: 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 139 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): 10.9 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60 R14

Dimensions

Length: 153.5 in (3899 mm)
Width: 65 in (1651 mm)
Height: 57.5 in (1461 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/55.9 in (1,440/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.9 in (2461 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.8 cuFT (249 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2281.8 lbs (1035 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3461.3 lbs (1570 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 166 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 74 KW @ 4000 RPM101 HP @ 4000 RPM99 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 177 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM240 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 116.8 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.7 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60 R14

Dimensions

Length: 153.5 in (3899 mm)
Width: 65 in (1651 mm)
Height: 57.5 in (1461 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/55.9 in (1,440/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.9 in (2461 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.8 cuFT (249 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2403 lbs (1090 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3659.7 lbs (1660 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km)
Combined: 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 132 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 95.6 KW @ 4000 RPM130 HP @ 4000 RPM128 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 229 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM310 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 128 mph (206 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60 R14

Dimensions

Length: 153.5 in (3899 mm)
Width: 65 in (1651 mm)
Height: 57.5 in (1461 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.7/55.9 in (1,440/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.9 in (2461 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 8.8 cuFT (249 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2458 lbs (1115 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3659.7 lbs (1660 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 132 g/km

Length3,899 mm

Width1,651 mm

Height1,461 mm

Wheelbase2,461 mm

Curb weight960 – 1,115 kg

Torque106 – 310 Nm

Ranges across all 10 variants of this generation.