Volkswagen Polo I  (86)
Volkswagen Polo I  (86) - Photo 2
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Key specs

Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1979, 1981

What is the body type?Hatchback, 3 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?8.9 l/100 km
How fast is the car?145 km/h
0-100 km/h: 15.4 sec
How much power?50 Hp, 77 Nm
What is the engine size?1.1 l
1093 cm3
How many cylinders?4, Inline
How long is this vehicle?3605 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1559 mm
What is the curb weigh?685 kg
What is the gross weigh?1100 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?238 - 840 l
How many gears?4
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1979-1981 Volkswagen Polo I (86) 1.1 (50 Hp) Specs 1979, 1980, 1981

General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Polo
Generation Polo (86)
Modification (Engine) 1.1 (50 Hp)
Start of production 1979
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeHatchback
Seats5
Doors3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 9.5 l/100 km 24.76 US mpg
29.73 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 8.3 l/100 km 28.34 US mpg
34.03 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 8.9 l/100 km 26.43 US mpg
31.74 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h15.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph15.4 sec
Maximum speed145 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio13.7 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 50 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 45.7 Hp/l
Torque 77 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
Engine location Front, Transverse
Engine displacement1093 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore69.5 mm
Piston Stroke72 mm
Compression ratio8
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 685 kg
Max. weight 1100 kg
Max load 415 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 238 - 840 l
Fuel tank capacity 36 l
Dimensions
Length 3605 mm
Width 1559 mm
Height 1344 mm
Wheelbase 2330 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 9.6 m
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 4