









(1994 model)
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 1994 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Polo GL 1.6 | Issued until | |
| Serie | Polo | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Country | DE,US,BR,MX,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | hatchback (liftback) sedan | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3715 mm / 146.3 in / 146.3 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.55 | |
| Height | 1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 in | Total (curb) weight | |
| Wheelbase | 2400 mm / 94.5 in / 94.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Track rear | Fuel capacity | 45 l / 9.9 UK gal / 11.9 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 77.4 mm / 3.05 in / 3.05 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.05 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1598 cm3 / 97.5 cu in / 97.5 cu in | |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 399.50 cm3/cylinder / 24.379 cu in/cylinder / 24.379 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | ||
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 55.9 kW / 76.0 hp / 76.0 hp at 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 128.0 Nm / 94.4 lbft / 94.4 lbft at 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 55.2 kW / 75.1 bhp / 75.1 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 46.9 kW/l / 1.045 bhp/cu in / 1.045 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 80.10 Nm/l / 0.701 lbft/cu in / 0.701 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 161 km/h / 100 mph / 100 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 12.50 s / 12.50 s / 12.50 s | Power-to-weight ratio | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I. | Suspension rear | SI. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Polo GL 1.6