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Volkswagen Polo Variant

1997 – 2000 Variant · Estate / wagon Germany

The Volkswagen Polo Variant is a estate built from 1997 to 2000. Four variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 60 to 101 hp. The lightest version weighs only 1,005 kg. Combined fuel use starts at 5.1 L/100 km. It was also available as hatchback and sedan.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.4L 5MT FWD (60 HP)
1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 60 hp 16.0 s 155 5-Speed manual
1.9L SDI 5MT FWD (64 HP)
1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Diesel 64 hp 16.9 s 155 5-Speed manual
1.6L 5MT FWD (75 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 75 hp 13.3 s 167 5-Speed manual
1.6L 5MT FWD (100 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 101 hp 10.9 s 186 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
96.3 mph (155 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
185/60/R14

Dimensions

Length
163 in (4140 mm)
Width
64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.3/54.7 in (1,430/1,389 mm)
Wheelbase
96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.8 cuFT (391 L)

Weight

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

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
Highway
42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Combined
34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
163 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
96.3 mph (155 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
185/60/R14

Dimensions

Length
163 in (4140 mm)
Width
64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.3/54.7 in (1,430/1,389 mm)
Wheelbase
96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.8 cuFT (391 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2347.9 lbs (1065 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3417.2 lbs (1550 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Highway
57.3 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km)
Combined
46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1598 cm3 (98 ci)
Power
55 KW @ 4800 RPM75 HP @ 4800 RPM74 BHP @ 4800 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
103.8 mph (167 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
185/60/R14

Dimensions

Length
163 in (4140 mm)
Width
64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.3/54.7 in (1,430/1,389 mm)
Wheelbase
96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.8 cuFT (391 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2270.8 lbs (1030 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3340 lbs (1515 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
Highway
41.2 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
Combined
32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
175 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
115.6 mph (186 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
185/60/R14

Dimensions

Length
163 in (4140 mm)
Width
64.6 in (1641 mm)
Height
56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.3/54.7 in (1,430/1,389 mm)
Wheelbase
96.1 in (2441 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
13.8 cuFT (391 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2336.9 lbs (1060 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3406.2 lbs (1545 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
Highway
38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Combined
29.7 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/km
Length4,140 mm
Width1,641 mm
Height1,430 mm
Wheelbase2,441 mm
Curb weight1,005 – 1,065 kg
Torque116 – 140 Nm

Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.