Automobile Volkswagen Polo Hatchback
(1 generation [restyling] 1979-1981)

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Polo
• Generation: 1 generation [restyling] 1979-1981
• Serie: Hatchback

Bodywork:

• Number of seater: 5
• Rear track/Front track: 1296-1312 / 1312 mm
• Wheelbase: 1296-2330 mm
• Width: 1559 mm
• Length: 3604 mm
• Height: 1343 mm
• Min/Max trunk capacity: 285-900 litre

Operating characteristics:

• Cruising range: 370-580 km
• Acceleration (0-100 km/h): 12.9-21.2 sec
• Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km: 7.6-8.3 litre
• City driving fuel consumption per 100 km: 9-9.7 litre
• Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km: 6.2-6.7 litre
• Fuel tank capacity: 36 litre
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Gasoline type: 92 RON
• Emission standards: EURO I

Suspension:

• Front suspension: Helical springs
• Rear suspension: Beam, Torsion beam, Torsion

Brakes:

• Front brakes: Disc
• Rear brakes: Drum

Engine:

• Engine type: Gasoline
• Engine capacity: 895-1272 cm³
• Engine power: 45-60 hp
• Injection type: Carburetor
• Cylinder layout: Inline
• Number of cylinders: 4
• Cylinder bore: 69.5-75 mm
• Valves per cylinder: 2
• Stroke cycle: 59-72 mm
• Max power at RPM: 3500-6000 RPM
• Turnover of maximum torque: 3500 RPM
• Maximum torque: 61-93 N*m

Gearbox and Handling:

• Drive wheels: Rear wheel drive
• Number of gear: 4
• Gearbox type: Manual
• Turning circle: 9.6 m