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Volkswagen Polo III (6N)

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10 versions · 8 Gasoline · 2 Diesel fuel

Engine Fuel Power Production
GTI 1.6 16V (120 KM) Selected Gasoline 120 KM 1998–1999
1.0 (45 KM) Selected Gasoline 45 KM 1994–1996
1.0 (50 KM) Selected Gasoline 50 KM 1996–1999
1.0 (60 KM) Selected Gasoline 60 KM 1997–1999
1.4 (60 KM) Selected Gasoline 60 KM 1995–1999
1.6 (75 KM) Selected Gasoline 75 KM 1995–1999
1.3 (55 KM) Selected Gasoline 55 KM 1994–1995
1.9 SDI (64 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 64 KM 1994–1999
1.7 SDI (60 KM) Selected Diesel fuel 60 KM 1997–1999
1.4 16V (100 KM) Selected Gasoline 100 KM 1996–1999

Selected engine version

GTI 1.6 16V (120 KM)

Gasoline · 1998–1999

Engine power
120 KM
Torque
148 Nm
Engine displacement
1,598 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.1 s
Maximum speed
200 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Version
Polo III (6N)
Engine
GTI 1.6 16V (120 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
3
Start of production
1998
End of production
1999
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
200 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.1 s
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
9.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
5.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.1 l/100 km
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
170 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
AJV
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1598 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
76.5 mm
Piston stroke
86.9 mm
Compression ratio
10.6
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
3.2 l
Coolant capacity
6 l
Power
120 KM @ 6200 obr./min
Torque
148 Nm @ 3400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Curb weight
1073 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3744 mm
Width
1633 mm
Height
1407 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/45 R15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.0 (45 KM)

Gasoline · 1994–1996

Engine power
45 KM
Torque
76 Nm
Engine displacement
1,043 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
21.4 s
Maximum speed
145 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Version
Polo III (6N)
Engine
1.0 (45 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
3-5
Start of production
1994
End of production
1996
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
145 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
21.4 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
6.6 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
AEV
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1043 cm³
Fuel injection system
Single-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
75 mm
Piston stroke
59 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.4 l
Coolant capacity
5.6 l
Power
45 KM @ 5200 obr./min
Torque
76 Nm @ 5200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
45 l
Minimum trunk capacity
245 l
Maximum trunk capacity
975 l
Curb weight
955 kg
Gross weight
1375 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3715 mm
Width
1655 mm
Height
1420 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1367 mm
Rear track
1400 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Lateral control arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Tire size
155/70 R13
Rim size
13
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.0 (50 KM)

Gasoline · 1996–1999

Engine power
50 KM
Torque
86 Nm
Engine displacement
999 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
18.5 s
Maximum speed
151 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Version
Polo III (6N)
Engine
1.0 (50 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
3-5
Start of production
1996
End of production
1999
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
151 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
18.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
7.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
4.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
5.5 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
ALL, ALD, AER
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
999 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
67.1 mm
Piston stroke
70.6 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.2 l
Coolant capacity
5.6 l
Power
50 KM @ 5000 obr./min
Torque
86 Nm @ 3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
45 l
Minimum trunk capacity
245 l
Maximum trunk capacity
975 l
Curb weight
880 kg
Gross weight
1375 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3715 mm
Width
1655 mm
Height
1420 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1367 mm
Rear track
1400 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
155/70 R13 S
Rim size
13
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.0 (60 KM)

Gasoline · 1997–1999

Engine power
60 KM
Torque
116 Nm
Engine displacement
999 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
14.9 s
Maximum speed
160 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Version
Polo III (6N)
Engine
1.0 (60 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
3-5
Start of production
1997
End of production
1999
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
160 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
14.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
8.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
5 l/100 km

Engine

Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
999 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
67.1 mm
Piston stroke
70.6 mm
Compression ratio
10.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
60 KM @ 4700 obr./min
Torque
116 Nm @ 2800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
45 l
Minimum trunk capacity
245 l
Maximum trunk capacity
975 l
Curb weight
910 kg
Gross weight
1400 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3715 mm
Width
1655 mm
Height
1420 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1351 mm
Rear track
1384 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
175/65 R13 T
Rim size
13
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
15.5 s
Maximum speed
165 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Version
Polo III (6N)
Engine
1.4 (60 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
3-5
Start of production
1995
End of production
1999
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
165 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
15.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
8.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
6.3 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
Coolant capacity
5.6 l
Power
60 KM @ 4700 obr./min
Torque
116 Nm @ 3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
45 l
Minimum trunk capacity
245 l
Maximum trunk capacity
975 l
Curb weight
985 kg
Gross weight
1400 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3715 mm
Width
1655 mm
Height
1420 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1351 mm
Rear track
1384 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Lateral control arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
175/70 R13
Rim size
13
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.6 (75 KM)

Gasoline · 1995–1999

Engine power
75 KM
Torque
135 Nm
Engine displacement
1,595 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.2 s
Maximum speed
172 km/h
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Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Version
Polo III (6N)
Engine
1.6 (75 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
3-5
Start of production
1995
End of production
1999
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
172 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.2 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
6.7 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
AEE
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
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
245 l
Maximum trunk capacity
975 l
Curb weight
990 kg
Gross weight
1400 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3715 mm
Width
1655 mm
Height
1420 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1351 mm
Rear track
1384 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Lateral control arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
175/70 R13
Rim size
13
ABS
no

Selected engine version

1.3 (55 KM)

Gasoline · 1994–1995

Engine power
55 KM
Torque
100 Nm
Engine displacement
1,296 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
17.2 s
Maximum speed
155 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Version
Polo III (6N)
Engine
1.3 (55 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
3-5
Start of production
1994
End of production
1995
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
155 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
17.2 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
6.5 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
ADX
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1296 cm³
Fuel injection system
Single-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
76.5 mm
Piston stroke
70.5 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.5 l
Coolant capacity
6 l
Power
55 KM @ 5200 obr./min
Torque
100 Nm @ 2800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
45 l
Minimum trunk capacity
245 l
Maximum trunk capacity
975 l
Curb weight
955 kg
Gross weight
1375 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3715 mm
Width
1655 mm
Height
1420 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1351 mm
Rear track
1384 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
175/65 R13 T
Rim size
13
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.9 SDI (64 KM)

Diesel fuel · 1994–1999

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

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Version
Polo III (6N)
Engine
1.9 SDI (64 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
3-5
Start of production
1994
End of production
1999
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
160 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
15.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
7.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
4.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
5.6 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
AEY
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
Power
64 KM @ 4200 obr./min
Torque
124 Nm @ 2200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
45 l
Minimum trunk capacity
245 l
Maximum trunk capacity
975 l
Curb weight
1035 kg
Gross weight
1435 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3715 mm
Width
1655 mm
Height
1420 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1351 mm
Rear track
1384 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Lateral control arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
175/70 R13
Rim size
13
ABS
no

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
17.4 s
Maximum speed
157 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Version
Polo III (6N)
Engine
1.7 SDI (60 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
3-5
Start of production
1997
End of production
1999
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
157 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
17.4 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
5.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
3.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
4.4 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
245 l
Maximum trunk capacity
975 l
Curb weight
965 kg
Gross weight
1435 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3715 mm
Width
1655 mm
Height
1420 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1351 mm
Rear track
1384 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
175/65 R13 T
Rim size
13
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.4 16V (100 KM)

Gasoline · 1996–1999

Engine power
100 KM
Torque
128 Nm
Engine displacement
1,390 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.5 s
Maximum speed
188 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Version
Polo III (6N)
Engine
1.4 16V (100 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
3-5
Start of production
1996
End of production
1999
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
188 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.5 s

Engine

Engine model / code
AFH
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1390 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
76.5 mm
Piston stroke
75.6 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
3.2 l
Coolant capacity
5.6 l
Power
100 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
128 Nm @ 4400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
45 l
Minimum trunk capacity
245 l
Maximum trunk capacity
975 l
Curb weight
1025 kg
Gross weight
1450 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3715 mm
Width
1655 mm
Height
1420 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1351 mm
Rear track
1384 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Lateral control arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
185/60 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
yes