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    Volkswagen Polo

    Powertrain & Performance

    Explore the powertrain & performance of Volkswagen Polo
    Showing 7 Configurations

    Base

    1.4L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    $24,990†
    Price & specs

    Base

    1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    $27,990†
    Price & specs

    Base

    1.6L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    $28,900†
    Price & specs

    Base

    1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    $29,800†
    Price & specs

    Base

    1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    $30,390†
    Price & specs

    Base

    1.6L, 4-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    $31,300†
    Price & specs

    Base

    1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    $32,200†
    Price & specs
    Engine
    Engine (L): 1.4
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 76.5
    Engine (cc): 1598
    Compression Ratio: 9.8
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.6
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Stroke Engine: 86.9
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Engine (L): 1.6
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 76.5
    Engine (cc): 1598
    Compression Ratio: 9.8
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.6
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Stroke Engine: 86.9
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 76.5
    Engine (cc): 1598
    Compression Ratio: 9.8
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.6
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Stroke Engine: 86.9
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Engine (L): 1.6
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 76.5
    Engine (cc): 1598
    Compression Ratio: 9.8
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.6
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Stroke Engine: 86.9
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    Emission Control Level
    Not Available
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: 96eec
    Emission Control Level
    Not Available
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: 96eec
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: 96eec
    Emission Control Level
    Not Available
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: 96eec
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Additional Fuel Types
    Not Available
    Additional Fuel Types
    Fuel Types: Unleaded
    Additional Fuel Types
    Not Available
    Additional Fuel Types
    Fuel Types: Unleaded
    Additional Fuel Types
    Fuel Types: Unleaded
    Additional Fuel Types
    Not Available
    Additional Fuel Types
    Fuel Types: Unleaded
    Fuel System
    Not Available
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Electronic
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Not Available
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Electronic
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Electronic
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Not Available
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Electronic
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel Tanks
    Not Available
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
    Main Capacity (L): 45
    Main Type: Main
    Fuel Tanks
    Not Available
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
    Main Capacity (L): 45
    Main Type: Main
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
    Main Capacity (L): 45
    Main Type: Main
    Fuel Tanks
    Not Available
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
    Main Capacity (L): 45
    Main Type: Main
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 60
    Maximum Power (kW): 44
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 75
    Maximum Power (kW): 55
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 100
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 135
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4800
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2800
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 75
    Maximum Power (kW): 55
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 75
    Maximum Power (kW): 55
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 100
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 135
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4800
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2800
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 75
    Maximum Power (kW): 55
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 100
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 135
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4800
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2800
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 75
    Maximum Power (kW): 55
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 75
    Maximum Power (kW): 55
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 100
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 135
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4800
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2800
    Fuel Consumption
    Not Available
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 7.1
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 33
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.5
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 43
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 9.9
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 24
    Fuel Consumption
    Not Available
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 7.1
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 33
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.5
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 43
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 9.9
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 24
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 8.6
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 27
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.8
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 35
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 11.8
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 20
    Fuel Consumption
    Not Available
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 8.6
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 27
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.8
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 35
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 11.8
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 20
    Performance
    Not Available
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 12.2
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 172
    Maximum Speed (mph): 107
    Performance
    Not Available
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 12.2
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 172
    Maximum Speed (mph): 107
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 14.5
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 167
    Maximum Speed (mph): 104
    Performance
    Not Available
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 14.5
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 167
    Maximum Speed (mph): 104
    Fuel Economy
    Not Available
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 7.1
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 5.5
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 9.9
    Fuel Economy
    Not Available
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 7.1
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 5.5
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 9.9
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 8.6
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 6.8
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 11.8
    Fuel Economy
    Not Available
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 8.6
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 6.8
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 11.8
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Type: Automatic
    Instrumentation
    Not Available
    Instrumentation
    Not Available
    Instrumentation
    Not Available
    Instrumentation
    Not Available
    Instrumentation
    Not Available
    Instrumentation
    Not Available
    Instrumentation
    Not Available
    Oil Pressure
    Not Available
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Not Available
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Not Available
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Water Temperature
    Not Available
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Not Available
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Not Available
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge

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