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Volkswagen Polo Classic 1.4

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Volkswagen Polo Classic 1.4

4-door 5-seater, diesel 3-cylinder 6-valve straight (inline) engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 1422 cm3 / 86.8 cu in / 86.8 cu in, 195.0 N·m / 143.8 lb·ft / 143.8 lb·ft @ 2200 rpm / 2200 rpm / 2200 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, front wheel drive, 174 km/h / 108 mph / 108 mph top speed, consumption 4.6 l/100km / 61.4 mpg-UK / 51.1 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from2008
ModelPolo Classic 1.4Issued until
SeriePoloNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE,US,BR,MX,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typeNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)432 l / 15.26 cu ft / 15.26 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)4180 l / 147.62 cu ft / 147.62 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)1470 l / 51.91 cu ft / 51.91 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4200 mm / 165.4 in / 165.4 inTotal (curb) weight1209 kg / 2665 lb / 2665 lb
Width1660 mm / 65.4 in / 65.4 inDry weight
Height1470 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 inLoad capacity321 kg / 708 lb / 708 lb
Wheelbase2470 mm / 97.2 in / 97.2 inGross (max.) weight1530 kg / 3373 lb / 3373 lb
Track frontTowing weight1175 kg / 2590 lb / 2590 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity45 l / 9.9 UK gal / 11.9 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.7  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.4Frontal area (A)2.07 m2 / 22.3 sq ft / 22.3 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.83 m2 / 8.9 sq ft / 8.9 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)20.6 kW / 27.6 hp / 27.6 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders3
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 3 cylinder)Total number of valves6
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore79.6 mm / 3.13 in / 3.13 in
FueldieselStroke95.5 mm / 3.76 in / 3.76 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.83
Fuel supplyTurboEngine displacement1422 cm3 / 86.8 cu in / 86.8 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity475.25 cm3/cylinder / 29.002 cu in/cylinder / 29.002 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Compression ratio19.5 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power at
AspirationturbochargedMax. torque195.0 N·m / 143.8 lb·ft / 143.8 lb·ft at 2200 rpm / 2200 rpm / 2200 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)
CoolantSpecific output
Catalytic converterSpecific torque137.1 N·m/l / 1.20 lb·ft/cu in / 1.20 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed174 km/h / 108 mph / 108 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)4.6 l/100km / 61.4 mpg-UK / 51.1 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions123 g/km / 198 g/mi / 198 g/mi (est.)
  Range978 km / 608 mi / 608 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
SteeringSteering detailsPower assisted steering
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontWishbone (A-arm, control arm)Suspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front165/70-R14Tyres rear165/70-R14
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system), EBD (electronic brake-force distribution)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Polo Classic 1.4

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