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Volkswagen Polo Coupe

1982 – 1990 Coupé Germany

Volkswagen built the Polo Coupe from 1982 to 1990. Its petrol engines range from 39 to 60 hp across 4 variants. The lightest version weighs only 725 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox. It was also available as a hatchback.

Volkswagen Polo Coupe 1 / 2
Body styleCoupé
Production1982 – 1990
Variants4
FuelPetrol

Other body styles

Key specifications (range)

Power39 – 60 hp
0–100 km/h13.0 – 21.2 s
Top speed135 – 155 km/h
Fuel economy6.9 – 7.9 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.0L 4MT FWD (40 HP)
1.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 39 hp 21.2 s 135 4-Speed manual
1.1L 4MT FWD (50 HP)
1.1 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 50 hp 15.4 s 146 4-Speed manual
1.3 D 4MT FWD (60 HP)
1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 60 hp 13.0 s 155 4-Speed manual
1.3L 4MT FWD (60 HP)
1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 60 hp 13.0 s 155 4-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1043 cm3 (64 ci)
Power
29 KW @ 5300 RPM39 HP @ 5300 RPM39 BHP @ 5300 RPM
Torque
55 lb-ft @ 2700 RPM74 Nm @ 2700 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
9.5 gallons (36.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
83.9 mph (135 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
21.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
135SR13

Dimensions

Length
156.7 in (3980 mm)
Width
62.2 in (1580 mm)
Height
53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track
51.6/52.4 in (1,311/1,331 mm)
Wheelbase
92.1 in (2339 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.1 in (104 mm)
Cargo Volume
10 cuFT (283 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
1616 lbs (733 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2535.3 lbs (1150 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1093 cm3 (67 ci)
Power
37 KW @ 5800 RPM50 HP @ 5800 RPM50 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
56 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM76 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
9.5 gallons (36.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
90.7 mph (146 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
15.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
145SR13

Dimensions

Length
156.7 in (3980 mm)
Width
62.2 in (1580 mm)
Height
53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track
51.6/52.4 in (1,311/1,331 mm)
Wheelbase
92.1 in (2339 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.1 in (104 mm)
Cargo Volume
10 cuFT (283 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
1598.4 lbs (725 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2535.3 lbs (1150 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1272 cm3 (78 ci)
Power
44 KW @ 5600 RPM60 HP @ 5600 RPM59 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque
70 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM95 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
9.5 gallons (36.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
96.3 mph (155 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
13 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
145 SR13

Dimensions

Length
156.7 in (3980 mm)
Width
62.2 in (1580 mm)
Height
53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track
51.6/52.4 in (1,311/1,331 mm)
Wheelbase
92.1 in (2339 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.1 in (104 mm)
Cargo Volume
10 cuFT (283 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
1616 lbs (733 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2535.3 lbs (1150 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1272 cm3 (78 ci)
Power
44 KW @ 5600 RPM60 HP @ 5600 RPM59 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque
70 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM95 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
9.5 gallons (36.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
96.3 mph (155 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
13 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
145SR13

Dimensions

Length
156.7 in (3980 mm)
Width
62.2 in (1580 mm)
Height
53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track
51.6/52.4 in (1,311/1,331 mm)
Wheelbase
92.1 in (2339 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.1 in (104 mm)
Cargo Volume
10 cuFT (283 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
1616 lbs (733 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2535.3 lbs (1150 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km
Length3,980 mm
Width1,580 mm
Height1,359 mm
Wheelbase2,339 mm
Curb weight725 – 733 kg
Torque74 – 95 Nm

Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.