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Volkswagen Polo 1.6 16v

(2006 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from2006
ModelPolo 1.6 16vIssued until
SeriePoloNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE,US,BR,MX,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3916 mm / 154.2 in / 154.2 inGround clearance
Width1650 mm / 65.0 in / 65.0 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.59
Height1467 mm / 57.8 in / 57.8 inTotal (curb) weight1079 kg / 2379 lb / 2379 lb
Wheelbase2466 mm / 97.1 in / 97.1 inDry weight
Track front1434 mm / 56.5 in / 56.5 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1426 mm / 56.1 in / 56.1 inFuel capacity45 l / 9.9 UK gal / 11.9 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.320Frontal Area2.04 m2 / 22.0 sq ft / 22.0 sq ft
Cx0.65  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerVolkswagenValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionaluminium alloy block; aluminium headBore76.5 mm / 3.01 in / 3.01 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke86.9 mm / 3.42 in / 3.42 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio0.88
Engine Main bearings5Engine displacement1598 cm3 / 97.5 cu in / 97.5 cu in
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Unitary capacity399.50 cm3/cylinder / 24.379 cu in/cylinder / 24.379 cu in/cylinder
SumpwetCompression ratio10.5 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power77.6 kW / 105.5 hp / 105.5 hp at 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque153.0 Nm / 112.8 lbft / 112.8 lbft at 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output76.5 kW / 104.0 bhp / 104.0 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output65.1 kW/l / 1.450 bhp/cu in / 1.450 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque95.74 Nm/l / 0.837 lbft/cu in / 0.837 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.69
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.68

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)7.80 s / 7.80 s / 7.80 sTop (maximal) speed187 km/h / 116 mph / 116 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio96.39 kW/ton / 131.05 bhp/ton / 131.05 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h11.30 s / 11.30 s / 11.30 sFuel consumption, City (urban)10.3 l/100km / 27.4 mi/UK gal / 22.8 mi/US gal
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)5.7 l/100km / 49.6 mi/UK gal / 41.3 mi/US gal
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)7.4 l/100km / 38.2 mi/UK gal / 31.8 mi/US gal
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions174 g/km / 280 g/mi / 280 g/mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion PAS  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontI.MS.CS.Suspension rearTBAx.TA.CS.
Wheels front6J x 14Wheels rear6J x 14
Tyres front185/60 R 14 HTyres rear185/60 R 14 H
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Brake diameter front256 mm / 10.1 in / 10.1 inBrake diameter rear200 mm / 7.9 in / 7.9 in
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Polo 1.6 16v

 
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