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(2008 model)
3-door 5-seater hatchback (liftback) sedan, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 20-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 1781 cm3 / 108.7 cu in / 108.7 cu in, 110.0 kW / 147.5 hp / 147.5 hp @ 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm, 221.0 N·m / 163.0 lb·ft / 163.0 lb·ft @ 1950 rpm / 1950 rpm / 1950 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, front wheel drive, 216 km/h / 134 mph / 134 mph top speed, consumption 7.8 l/100km / 36.2 mpg-UK / 30.2 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Polo 1.8T GTI | Issued until | |
| Serie | Polo | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | hatchback (liftback) sedan | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | 270 l / 9.53 cu ft / 9.53 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 2577 l / 91.01 cu ft / 91.01 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) | 1030 l / 36.37 cu ft / 36.37 cu ft |
| Length | 3920 mm / 154.3 in / 154.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 1164 kg / 2566 lb / 2566 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1660 mm / 65.4 in / 65.4 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1470 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 in | Load capacity | 536 kg / 1182 lb / 1182 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2470 mm / 97.2 in / 97.2 in | Gross (max.) weight | 1700 kg / 3748 lb / 3748 lb |
| Track front | Towing weight | 800 kg / 1764 lb / 1764 lb | |
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 45 l / 9.9 UK gal / 11.9 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.59 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.4 | Frontal 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 Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 20 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 5 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 86.4 mm / 3.40 in / 3.40 in |
| Fuel details | unleaded 95 | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.94 |
| Fuel supply | Turbo | Engine displacement | 1781 cm3 / 108.7 cu in / 108.7 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 445.22 cm3/cylinder / 27.169 cu in/cylinder / 27.169 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 110.0 kW / 147.5 hp / 147.5 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm |
| Aspiration | turbocharged | Max. torque | 221.0 N·m / 163.0 lb·ft / 163.0 lb·ft at 1950 rpm / 1950 rpm / 1950 rpm |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 44.0 kW / 59.0 hp / 59.0 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | Specific output | 61.8 kW/l / 1.357 bhp/cu in / 1.357 bhp/cu in | |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 124.1 N·m/l / 1.09 lb·ft/cu in / 1.09 lb·ft/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 | 216 km/h / 134 mph / 134 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 128.9 kW/ton / 97.7 bhp/ton / 97.7 bhp/ton | |
| 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) | 7.8 l/100km / 36.2 mpg-UK / 30.2 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 149 g/km / 240 g/mi / 240 g/mi | |
| Range | 577 km / 359 mi / 359 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft | |
| Suspension front | Wishbone (A-arm, control arm) | Suspension rear | |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system), EBD (electronic brake-force distribution), ASC (automatic stabilisation control) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Polo 1.8T GTI
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