Volkswagen Polo 1981–1990

2 generation (86C)
No photos yet1.0 MT (40 hp)
General information
Number of doors3
Car classB
CountryGermany
Steering wheel positionLeft
At a glance
Engine1000 cm3 Gasoline
Power40 hp
GearboxManual
OriginGermany
Series
HatchbackSedanSedan 2 doorswagon
Trim
0.9 MT (39 hp)1.0 MT (40 hp)1.1 MT (50 hp)1.3 D MT (45 PS)1.3 MT (60 PS)1.3 MT (75 hp)

Specifications

Engine
Capacity1000 cm3
Valves per cylinder2
Max power (kW)29 kW
Engine power39 PS
Number of cylinders4
Engine power40 hp
Stroke cycle59 mm
Maximum torque74 N*m
Cylinder bore75 mm
Compression ratio9.5
Injection typecarburetor
Max power at RPMfrom 5 300 RPM
Engine placementFront, transverse
Engine typeGasoline
Engine modelgl
Engine codeGL
Cylinder layoutinline
Boost typenone
Timing beltSOHC
Turnover of maximum torqueto 2 700 RPM
Bodywork
Max trunk capacity1030 l
Ground clearance105 mm
Clearance105 mm
Full weight1250 kg
Front track width1320 mm
Front track1321 mm
Back track width1345 mm
Rear track1349 mm
Height1350 mm
Width1570 mm
Wheelbase2335 mm
Min trunk capacity240 l
Length3765 mm
Number of seater5
Curb weight805 kg
Body typeHatchback
Gearbox and handling
Turning circle10 m
Number of gear5
Drive wheelsFront wheel drive
Gearbox typeManual
Operating characteristics
Max speed135 km/h
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)21.2 s
Fuel tank capacity42 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km5.0 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km6.7 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km7.0 l
Fuel92
Cruising rangefrom 580 to 840 km
Suspension and brakes
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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