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    Volkswagen Polo Base (1998) price & specs

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    $29,990†
    1.6L petrol5D Hatchback4 SP AUTOMATICFWD
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    Base

    Overview

    The 1998 Volkswagen Polo Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Volkswagen Polo is regarded as a light Luxury built in Spain with prices starting at $29,990 before on-road costs.

    This Volkswagen Polo is powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine that has 55 kW of power (at 4800 rpm) and 135 Nm of torque (at 2800 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission.

    The Volkswagen Polo measures 1420mm (55.9 inches) in height, 3715mm (146.3 inches) in length, 1655mm (65.2 inches) in width with a 2400mm (94.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1020kg (2248.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The Polo Base comes standard with 175/65 R13 front tyres and 175/65 R13 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    44.67 - 55.56 kW/t
    44.67 kW/t
    55.56 kW/t
    Boot Space
    245 litres
    245 litres
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited

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    Dimensions

    3,715 mm
    1,655 mm
    1,420 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,715 mm
    Overall Width1,655 mm
    Overall Height1,420 mm
    Wheelbase2,400 mm
    Turning Circle9,500 mm
    Load Capacity380 mm

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    Base

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

    $29,990†
    Price & specs

    Emission Control Level

    Standard Met: 96eec

    Engine

    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
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Capacity Gal: 11.9
    Capacity (L): 45

    Instrument Cluster

    Type: Analog

    Odometer

    Number of Odometers: 1

    Oil Pressure

    Type: Warning Light

    Water Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    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 Economy

    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 8.6
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 6.8
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 11.8

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 14.5
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 167
    Maximum Speed (mph): 104

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 75
    Maximum Power (kW): 55
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 135
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4800
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2800

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Transmission

    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Type: Automatic

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Type: Torsion Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175

    Wheels

    Front Covers: Partial
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 13
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Rear Covers: Partial
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 13
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Hatchback
    Local Body Type: Hatchback

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 34.4
    Rear Seat Down (L): 975
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 21.7
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 615
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 8.7
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 245

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9500
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 31.2
    Overall Height (in): 55.9
    Overall Height (mm): 1420
    Overall Length (in): 146.3
    Overall Length (mm): 3715
    Overall Width (in): 65.2
    Overall Width (mm): 1655
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 33.1
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10100
    Wheelbase (in): 94.5
    Wheelbase (mm): 2400

    Exterior Door Handles

    Color: Black

    Headlight Control

    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Configuration: Single

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery

    Material: Cloth/Felt

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2

    Sun Visors

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 800
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 1764
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 450
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 992
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1400
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3086
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1020
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2249

    Antenna

    Type: Roof

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Ashtray

    Location: Front

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Door Panel Trim

    Material: Partial Cloth

    Floor Covering

    Load Area: Carpet

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Static
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: lap
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Console

    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Open
    Dashboard Type: Full
    Location: Floor
    Floor Storage: Open
    Floor Type: Full

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Glove Compartment

    Lockable: yes

    Ventilation System

    Micro Filter: yes
    Number of Fan Speeds: 4
    Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: key

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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