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Volkswagen Polo III Classic (6N)

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9 versions · 4 Diesel fuel · 5 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
1.7 SDI (60 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 60 KM 1997–1999
1.8 (90 KM) Selected Gasoline 90 KM 1997–1999
1.6 (100 KM) Selected Gasoline 100 KM 1995–1999
1.9 TDI (110 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 110 KM 1998–1999
1.4 (60 KM) Selected Gasoline 60 KM 1995–1999
1.9 SDI (64 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 64 KM 1995–1999
1.6 (75 KM) Selected Gasoline 75 KM 1995–1999
1.9 TDI (90 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 90 KM 1996–1999
1.6 (100 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 100 KM 1995–1999

Selected engine version

1.7 SDI (60 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1997–1999

Engine power
60 KM
Torque
115 Nm
Engine displacement
1,716 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
18.1 s
Maximum speed
155 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Version
Polo III Classic (6N)
Engine
1.7 SDI (60 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1997
End of production
1999
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
155 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
18.1 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
6.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
4 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
AKU
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1716 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
79.5 mm
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression ratio
19.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant capacity
6.5 l
Power
60 KM @ 4200 obr./min
Torque
115 Nm @ 2200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
45 l
Minimum trunk capacity
455 l
Maximum trunk capacity
760 l
Curb weight
1060 kg
Gross weight
1520 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4164 mm
Width
1640 mm
Height
1414 mm
Wheelbase
2441 mm
Front track
1429 mm
Rear track
1410 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Suspension on a link connecting the control arms
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
185/60 R14
Rim size
6J x 14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.8 (90 KM)

Gasoline · 1997–1999

Engine power
90 KM
Torque
145 Nm
Engine displacement
1,781 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.1 s
Maximum speed
180 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Version
Polo III Classic (6N)
Engine
1.8 (90 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1997
End of production
1999
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
180 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.1 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
8.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.3 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
ADD, ADZ
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1781 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Power
90 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
145 Nm @ 2700-2900 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
45 l
Minimum trunk capacity
455 l
Maximum trunk capacity
760 l
Curb weight
1100 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4164 mm
Width
1640 mm
Height
1414 mm
Wheelbase
2441 mm
Front track
1429 mm
Rear track
1410 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Suspension on a link connecting the control arms
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
185/60 R14
Rim size
6J x 14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.6 (100 KM)

Gasoline · 1995–1999

Engine power
100 KM
Torque
145 Nm
Engine displacement
1,595 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.5 s
Maximum speed
188 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Version
Polo III Classic (6N)
Engine
1.6 (100 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1995
End of production
1999
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
188 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
10.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.6 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
AFT
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1595 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
77.4 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant capacity
5.5 l
Power
100 KM @ 5600 obr./min
Torque
145 Nm @ 3800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
45 l
Minimum trunk capacity
455 l
Maximum trunk capacity
762 l
Curb weight
1080 kg
Gross weight
1480 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4164 mm
Width
1640 mm
Height
1414 mm
Wheelbase
2441 mm
Front track
1429 mm
Rear track
1410 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Suspension on a link connecting the control arms
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
185/60 R14
Rim size
6J x 14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.9 TDI (110 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1998–1999

Engine power
110 KM
Torque
235 Nm
Engine displacement
1,896 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.6 s
Maximum speed
193 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Version
Polo III Classic (6N)
Engine
1.9 TDI (110 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1998
End of production
1999
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
193 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.6 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
6.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
4 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
AFN
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1896 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
79.5 mm
Piston stroke
95.5 mm
Compression ratio
19.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.3 l
Coolant capacity
6 l
Power
110 KM @ 4150 obr./min
Torque
235 Nm @ 1900 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
45 l
Minimum trunk capacity
455 l
Maximum trunk capacity
760 l
Curb weight
1115 kg
Gross weight
1575 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4164 mm
Width
1640 mm
Height
1414 mm
Wheelbase
2441 mm
Front track
1429 mm
Rear track
1410 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Suspension on a link connecting the control arms
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
185/60 R14
Rim size
6J x 14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.4 (60 KM)

Gasoline · 1995–1999

Engine power
60 KM
Torque
116 Nm
Engine displacement
1,390 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
15.6 s
Maximum speed
157 km/h
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Version
Polo III Classic (6N)
Engine
1.4 (60 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1995
End of production
1999
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
157 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
15.6 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
8.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
5.4 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
AEX, AKV, APQ
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1390 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
76.5 mm
Piston stroke
75.6 mm
Compression ratio
10.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.2 l
Power
60 KM @ 4700 obr./min
Torque
116 Nm @ 3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
45 l
Minimum trunk capacity
455 l
Maximum trunk capacity
760 l
Curb weight
945 kg
Gross weight
1455 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4164 mm
Width
1640 mm
Height
1414 mm
Wheelbase
2441 mm
Front track
1429 mm
Rear track
1410 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Suspension on a link connecting the control arms
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
185/60 R14
Rim size
6J x 14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.9 SDI (64 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1995–1999

Engine power
64 KM
Torque
124 Nm
Engine displacement
1,896 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
16.7 s
Maximum speed
158 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Version
Polo III Classic (6N)
Engine
1.9 SDI (64 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1995
End of production
1999
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
158 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
16.7 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
4.8 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
AEF, AGD, ASX
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1896 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
79.5 mm
Piston stroke
95.5 mm
Compression ratio
19.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant capacity
6.5 l
Power
64 KM @ 4200 obr./min
Torque
124 Nm @ 2200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
45 l
Minimum trunk capacity
455 l
Maximum trunk capacity
762 l
Curb weight
1100 kg
Gross weight
1500 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4164 mm
Width
1640 mm
Height
1414 mm
Wheelbase
2441 mm
Front track
1429 mm
Rear track
1394 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Suspension on a link connecting the control arms
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
185/60 R14 T
Rim size
14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.6 (75 KM)

Gasoline · 1995–1999

Engine power
75 KM
Torque
135 Nm
Engine displacement
1,598 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13.3 s
Maximum speed
170 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Version
Polo III Classic (6N)
Engine
1.6 (75 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1995
End of production
1999
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
170 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13.3 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
9.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
AEE
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1598 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
76.5 mm
Piston stroke
86.9 mm
Compression ratio
9.8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.5 l
Coolant capacity
5.5 l
Power
75 KM @ 5200 obr./min
Torque
135 Nm @ 2800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
45 l
Minimum trunk capacity
455 l
Maximum trunk capacity
760 l
Curb weight
1025 kg
Gross weight
1485 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4164 mm
Width
1640 mm
Height
1414 mm
Wheelbase
2441 mm
Front track
1429 mm
Rear track
1410 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Suspension on a link connecting the control arms
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
185/60 R14
Rim size
6J x 14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.9 TDI (90 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1996–1999

Engine power
90 KM
Torque
210 Nm
Engine displacement
1,896 cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12 s
Maximum speed
180 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Version
Polo III Classic (6N)
Engine
1.9 TDI (90 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1996
End of production
1999
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
180 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12 s

Engine

Engine model / code
AHU, ALE
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1896 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Compression ratio
19
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.3 l
Coolant capacity
6 l
Power
90 KM @ 3750 obr./min
Torque
210 Nm @ 1900 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
45 l
Minimum trunk capacity
455 l
Maximum trunk capacity
760 l
Curb weight
1145 kg
Gross weight
1605 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4164 mm
Width
1640 mm
Height
1414 mm
Wheelbase
2441 mm
Front track
1429 mm
Rear track
1410 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Suspension on a link connecting the control arms
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
185/60 R14
Rim size
6J x 14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.6 (100 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1995–1999

Engine power
100 KM
Torque
145 Nm
Engine displacement
1,595 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.5 s
Maximum speed
188 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Version
Polo III Classic (6N)
Engine
1.6 (100 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1995
End of production
1999
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
188 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.6 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
AFT
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1595 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
77.4 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant capacity
5.5 l
Power
100 KM @ 5600 obr./min
Torque
145 Nm @ 3800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
45 l
Minimum trunk capacity
455 l
Maximum trunk capacity
762 l
Curb weight
1080 kg
Gross weight
1480 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4164 mm
Width
1640 mm
Height
1414 mm
Wheelbase
2441 mm
Front track
1429 mm
Rear track
1410 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Suspension on a link connecting the control arms
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
185/60 R14
Rim size
6J x 14
ABS
yes