| General information |
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| Brand | Volkswagen |
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| Model | Polo |
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| Generation | Polo I (86) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 0.9 (40 Hp) |
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| Start of production | 1975 year |
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| End of production | 1981 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Hatchback |
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| Seats | 5 |
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| Doors | 3 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
7.5 l/100 km
31.36 US mpg37.66 UK mpg13.33 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 21.7 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 21.7 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 20.6 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
132 km/h
82.02 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 17.1 kg/Hp, 58.4 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 11.2 kg/Nm, 89.1 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 40 Hp @ 5900 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 44.7 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
61 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
44.99 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Transverse |
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| Engine Model/Code | HA |
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| Engine displacement |
895 cm3
54.62 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Position of cylinders | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore |
69.5 mm
2.74 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
59 mm
2.32 in. |
| Compression ratio | 8.2 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
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| Fuel System | Carburettor |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Engine oil capacity |
3.0 - 4.0 l
3.17 - 4.23 US qt | 2.64 - 3.52 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
4.0-5.5 l
4.23 - 5.81 US qt | 3.52 - 4.84 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
685 kg
1510.17 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1100 kg
2425.08 lbs. |
| Max load |
415 kg
914.92 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
285 l
10.06 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum |
900 l
31.78 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
36 l
9.51 US gal | 7.92 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
3500 mm
137.8 in. |
| Width |
1559 mm
61.38 in. |
| Height |
1344 mm
52.91 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2330 mm
91.73 in. |
| Front track |
1296 mm
51.02 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1312 mm
51.65 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.39 |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) |
9.6 m
31.5 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 4 |
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