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Volkswagen Polo Sedan

1996 – 1998 Sedan Germany

Volkswagen built the Polo Sedan for only a short time, between 1996 and 1998. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 60 to 101 hp. The lightest version weighs only 970 kg. Combined fuel use starts at 4.9 L/100 km. It was also available as hatchback and estate.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.4L 5MT FWD (60 HP)
1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 60 hp 16.0 s 157 5-Speed manual
1.9L SDI 5MT FWD (64 HP)
1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Diesel 64 hp 16.9 s 158 5-Speed manual
1.6L 5MT FWD (75 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 75 hp 13.3 s 170 5-Speed manual
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP)
1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Diesel 90 hp 12.5 s 180 5-Speed manual
1.6L 5MT FWD (100 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 101 hp 10.9 s 188 5-Speed manual

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
97.6 mph (157 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
16 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
185/60R14

Dimensions

Length
163 in (4140 mm)
Width
64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height
55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.3/55.5 in (1,430/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase
96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume
16 cuFT (453 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2138.5 lbs (970 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3207.7 lbs (1455 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
Highway
43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
Combined
35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
161 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 RPM125 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
98.2 mph (158 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
16.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
185/60R14

Dimensions

Length
163 in (4140 mm)
Width
64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height
55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.3/55.5 in (1,430/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase
96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume
16 cuFT (453 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2281.8 lbs (1035 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3351 lbs (1520 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Highway
58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km)
Combined
47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1595 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
55 KW @ 4600 RPM75 HP @ 4600 RPM74 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque
100 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM135 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

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

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
185/60R14

Dimensions

Length
163 in (4140 mm)
Width
64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height
55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.3/55.5 in (1,430/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase
96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume
16 cuFT (453 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2215.6 lbs (1005 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3284.9 lbs (1490 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
Highway
42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
Combined
32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power
66 KW @ 4000 RPM90 HP @ 4000 RPM89 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
149 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM202 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
11.9 gallons (45.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
111.8 mph (180 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
185/60R14

Dimensions

Length
163 in (4140 mm)
Width
64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height
55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.3/55.5 in (1,430/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase
96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume
16 cuFT (453 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2160.5 lbs (980 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3262.8 lbs (1480 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Highway
57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km)
Combined
48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1595 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
74 KW @ 5800 RPM101 HP @ 5800 RPM99 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
103 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM140 Nm @ 3500 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
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
185/60R14

Dimensions

Length
163 in (4140 mm)
Width
64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height
55.5 in (1410 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.3/55.5 in (1,430/1,410 mm)
Wheelbase
96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume
16 cuFT (453 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2259.7 lbs (1025 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3329 lbs (1510 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
Highway
39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Combined
30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km
Length4,140 mm
Width1,641 mm
Height1,410 mm
Wheelbase2,441 mm
Curb weight970 – 1,035 kg
Torque116 – 202 Nm

Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.