Volkswagen Polo III (6N/6KV) 1.0 (50 hp, petrol, 1996) - Technical data, specifications, characteristics
hatchback (liftback, fastback), 3 / 5 doors, 5 seats, dimensions: 3715.00 mm x 1655.00 mm x 1420.00 mm, weight: 880 kg, engine displacement: 999 cc, 4 cylinders, 2 valves per cylinder, max power: 50 hp @ 5000 rpm, max torque: 86 Nm @ 3000 rpm, acceleration (0-100): 18.50 s, max speed: 151 km/h, gears (manual/automatic): 5 / -, fuel type: petrol, fuel consumption (urban/extra urban/combined): 7.7 l / 4.9 l / 5.5 l, rims: R13, tyres: 155/70 R13 S
Manufacturer, series, model, years of production
Basic information about the manufacturer, series and model of the vehicle. First and last years of production.
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen |
| Series | Polo |
| Model | III (6N/6KV) 1.0 |
| First year of production | 1996 |
| Last year of production | 1999 |
Body type, dimensions, volumes, weight
Information about the body style of the vehicle, overall dimensions, weight, boot space and fuel tank capacity.
| Body type | hatchback (liftback, fastback) |
| Number of doors | 3 / 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 (five) |
| Wheelbase | 2400.00 mm (millimeters) 7.87 ft (feet) 94.49 in (inches) 2.4000 m (meters) |
| Front track | 1367.00 mm (millimeters) 4.48 ft (feet) 53.82 in (inches) 1.3670 m (meters) |
| Rear track | 1400.00 mm (millimeters) 4.59 ft (feet) 55.12 in (inches) 1.4000 m (meters) |
| Length | 3715.00 mm (millimeters) 12.19 ft (feet) 146.26 in (inches) 3.7150 m (meters) |
| Width | 1655.00 mm (millimeters) 5.43 ft (feet) 65.16 in (inches) 1.6550 m (meters) |
| Height | 1420.00 mm (millimeters) 4.66 ft (feet) 55.91 in (inches) 1.4200 m (meters) |
| Minimum trunk/boot space capacity | 245.0 l (liters) 8.65 ft3 (cubic feet) 0.24 m3 (cubic meters) 245000.00 cc (cubic centimeters) |
| Maximum trunk/boot space capacity | 975.0 l (liters) 34.43 ft3 (cubic feet) 0.97 m3 (cubic meters) 975000.00 cc (cubic centimeters) |
| Curb weight | 880 kg (kilograms) 1940.07 lbs (pounds) |
| Maximum weight | 1375 kg (kilograms) 3031.36 lbs (pounds) |
| Capacity of the fuel tank | 45.0 l (liters) 9.90 UK gal (UK gallons) 11.89 US gal (US gallons) |
Engine
Technical data about the vehicle's engine - location, displacement, aspiration, cylinders, valves, compression, fuel, etc.
| Type of fuel | petrol |
| Type of fuel system | multi-point fuel injection (MPFI) |
| Engine location | transverse, front |
| Engine displacement | 999 cc (cubic centimeters) |
| Valve mechanism type | - |
| Type of aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Compression ratio | 10.50 : 1 |
| Arrangement of the cylinders | inline/straight engine |
| Number of cylinders | 4 (four) |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 (two) |
| Bore (the diameter of a cylinder) | 67.10 mm (millimeters) 0.22 ft (feet) 2.64 in (inches) 0.0671 m (meters) |
| Stroke (the length of a piston stroke) | 70.60 mm (millimeters) 0.23 ft (feet) 2.78 in (inches) 0.0706 m (meters) |
Power, torque, acceleration, speed
Information about the maximum power, torque, speed and the revolutions per minute, at which they are reached. Acceleration time from 0 to 100 km.
| Maximum power | 50 hp (horse power) 37.3 kW (kilowatts) 50.7 ps (metric horsepower) |
| Maximum power is generated at | 5000 rpm (revolutions per minute) |
| Maximum torque | 86 Nm (newton meters) 8.8 kgm (kilogram meters) 63.4 ft-lb (foot-pounds) |
| Maximum torque is reached at | 3000 rpm (revolutions per minute) |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 18.50 s (seconds) |
| Maximum speed | 151 km/h (kilometers per hour) 93.83 mph (miles per hour) |
Fuel consumption
Information about the fuel consumption (urban, extra-urban, combined).
| Fuel consumption (urban) | 7.7 l/100km (liters per 100 kilometers) 1.69 UK gal/100km (UK gallons per 100 kilometers) 2.03 US gal/100km (US gallons per 100 kilometers) 30.55 mpg (miles per gallon) 8.07 mpl (miles per liter) 12.99 km/l (kilometers per liter) |
| Fuel consumption (extra urban) | 4.9 l/100km (liters per 100 kilometers) 1.08 UK gal/100km (UK gallons per 100 kilometers) 1.29 US gal/100km (US gallons per 100 kilometers) 48.00 mpg (miles per gallon) 12.68 mpl (miles per liter) 20.41 km/l (kilometers per liter) |
| Fuel consumption (combined) | 5.5 l/100km (liters per 100 kilometers) 1.21 UK gal/100km (UK gallons per 100 kilometers) 1.45 US gal/100km (US gallons per 100 kilometers) 42.77 mpg (miles per gallon) 11.30 mpl (miles per liter) 18.18 km/l (kilometers per liter) |
Transmission, drive type
Information about the transmission (automatic and/or manual), number of gears/speeds and type of drive.
| Type of transmission | manual |
| Number of manual gears | 5 (five) |
| Drive type | front wheel drive (FWD) |
Steering
Technical specifications about the type of steering and the vehicle's turning circle (turning diameter).
| Type of steering | rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | hydraulic |
| Turning circle diameter | - |
Suspension
Information about the front and rear suspension of the vehicle.
| Type of front suspension | - coil springs |
| Type of rear suspension | - coil springs |
Brakes
Type of brakes used on the front and rear wheels as well as presence of an ABS (anti-lock braking system).
| Type of front brakes | ventilated discs |
| Type of rear brakes | drum |
| ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Yes |
Wheels
Type and size of the rims and tyres of the vehicle.
| Rim size | R13 |
| Tyre code | 155/70 R13 S |
Compared to average values
The difference in percent between the values of some of the vehicle's characteristics and their average values.
| Wheelbase | - 10% |
| Front track | - 10% |
| Rear track | - 7% |
| Length | - 17% |
| Width | - 7% |
| Height | - 5% |
| Minimum trunk/boot space capacity | - 45% |
| Maximum trunk/boot space capacity | - 29% |
| Curb weight | - 38% |
| Maximum weight | - 30% |
| Capacity of the fuel tank | - 27% |
| Engine displacement | - 56% |
| Maximum power | - 69% |
| Maximum torque | - 68% |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | + 81% |
| Maximum speed | - 25% |
| Fuel consumption (urban) | - 24% |
| Fuel consumption (extra urban) | - 21% |
| Fuel consumption (combined) | - 26% |