| General information |
| Brand | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Generation | Polo II Classic (86C) |
| Modification (Engine) | 1.0 (40 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1981 year |
| End of production | 1985 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 19 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 19 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 18.1 sec |
| Maximum speed |
138 km/h
85.75 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 19.1 kg/Hp, 52.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 10.5 kg/Nm, 95.4 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs |
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| Power | 40 Hp @ 5300 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 38.4 Hp/l |
| Torque |
73 Nm @ 2700 rpm.
53.84 lb.-ft. @ 2700 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Transverse |
| Engine Model/Code | GL |
| Engine displacement |
1043 cm3
63.65 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore |
75 mm
2.95 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
59 mm
2.32 in. |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel System | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity |
3.5 l
3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
6.5 l
6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
765 kg
1686.54 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1230 kg
2711.69 lbs. |
| Max load |
465 kg
1025.15 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
240 l
8.48 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum |
915 l
32.31 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
42 l
11.1 US gal | 9.24 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
3725 mm
146.65 in. |
| Width |
1570 mm
61.81 in. |
| Height |
1350 mm
53.15 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2335 mm
91.93 in. |
| Front track |
1320 mm
51.97 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1345 mm
52.95 in. |
| Ride height (ground clearance) |
105 mm
4.13 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 4 |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Tires size | 155/70 R13 |
| Wheel rims size | 13 |
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