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Overview
The 2016 Volkswagen Polo GTI is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the New Zealand market on 2nd July 2016. The Volkswagen Polo is regarded as a light Luxury built in Spain with prices starting at $36,490 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Polo is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 141 kW of power (at 5400 rpm) and 250 Nm of torque (at 1300 rpm) via a 7 SP MANUAL transmission. Volkswagen claims the Polo GTI uses 5.6L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 129g of CO2. It has a 45L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 804km per full tank
The Volkswagen Polo measures 1450mm (57.1 inches) in height, 3983mm (156.8 inches) in length, 1682mm (66.2 inches) in width with a 2468mm (97.2 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1280kg (2821.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The Polo GTI comes standard with 215/40 Rnull front tyres and 215/40 Rnull rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
55.8 - 110.16 kW/t
46.32 kW/t
132.81 kW/t
Boot Space
204 - 280 litres
204 litres
510 litres
Fuel Efficiency
4.7 - 5.8 L/100km
4.5 L/100km
7.1 L/100km
Vehicle Range
776 - 957 km
634 km
1,111 km
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
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Dimensions
3,983 mm
1,682 mm
1,450 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,983 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,682 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,468 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Polo Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 129
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Bore Engine: 82.5
Engine (cc): 1798
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 1.8
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 84.2
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
Main Capacity (L): 45
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 9.9
Main Type: Main
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Location: ?
Number of Screens: 1
Screen Size (in): 6.5
Touch Screen: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 804
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 500
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 17.9
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 5.6
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 50
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 42
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 21.3
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 4.7
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 60
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 50
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 13.9
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 7.2
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 39
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 33
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 5.6
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.7
Maximum Speed (km/h): 236
Maximum Speed (mph): 147
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 192
Maximum Power (kW): 141
Maximum Torque (Nm): 250
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5400
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1300
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Front
Front Type: Electronic
Transmission
Automatic Mode: yes
Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Sequential: yes
Number of Speeds: 7
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 87
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 87
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: Pq25
Wheelbase Type: Short
Bumpers
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 31.1
Rear Seat Down (L): 882
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 7.2
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 204
External Dimensions
Overall Height (in): 57.1
Overall Height (mm): 1450
Overall Length (in): 156.8
Overall Length (mm): 3983
Overall Width (in): 66.2
Overall Width (mm): 1682
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 34.8
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10600
Wheelbase (in): 97.2
Wheelbase (mm): 2468
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 38.3
Front Headroom (mm): 974
Rear Headroom (in): 37.1
Rear Headroom (mm): 943
Front Hip Room (in): 54.6
Front Hip Room (mm): 1386
Rear Hip Room (in): 54.5
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1384
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Height Adjustment: Manual
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
LED Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Paint
External Colour: Blue
Type: Metallic
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 1280
Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 2822
Kerb Weight Includes Driver: yes
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1280
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2822
Tare Weight (kg): 1254
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
Colour Screen: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
Disc Player
Dashboard Capacity: 6
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Media Type: CD
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
iPod Connection (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Mirrorlink: yes
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Luxury Trim
Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
Instrument Panel: Piano Black
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Date Tested: 20150603
ANCAP Overall: 5.00
ANCAP Pedestrian: M
ANCAP Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Acceptable
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: 1.2 Petrol Hatch
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Active: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Center
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Air Conditioning
Type: Auto
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
Variable Distance Period: yes
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