Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors

1994 – 1999 5 Doors · Hatchback Germany

Volkswagen built the Polo 5 Doors from 1994 to 1999. Seven variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 45 to 101 hp. The lightest version weighs only 875 kg. Combined fuel use starts at 4.7 L/100 km. Compared with the previous generation (1990 – 1994), peak power rose from 75 to 101 hp, and minimum weight went up by 108 kg. The same generation also came as sedan and estate.

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Body style5 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 (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: 999 cm3 (61 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: 1929 lbs (875 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: 175/65TR13

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: 1929 lbs (875 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3031.3 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: 175/65TR13

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: 2006.2 lbs (910 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 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: 2116.4 lbs (960 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: 175/65TR13

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: 2116.4 lbs (960 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3163.6 lbs (1435 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 61.8 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 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: 2010.6 lbs (912 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: 2094.4 lbs (950 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 weight875 – 960 kg

Torque76 – 128 Nm

Ranges across all 7 variants of this generation.