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Volkswagen Polo III Classic 1.8 (97 Hp) 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Volkswagen Polo III Classic 1.8 (97 Hp) 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
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General information

Name

Volkswagen Polo III Classic 1.8 (97 Hp) 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

Brand

Volkswagen
Model

Polo
Generation

Polo III Classic
Year of production

1997

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

1.8 (97 Hp)

Power

97 Hp @ 5250 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

152 Nm @ 3000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

8.3 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

6.3 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

11.1 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

180 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
97 Hp @ 5250 rpm.
Power per litre
54.5 Hp/l
Torque
152 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
Engine displacement
1781 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1100 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

45 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

455 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

760 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4164 mm

Width (mm)

1640 mm

Height (mm)

1414 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2441 mm

Front track (mm)

1429 mm

Rear track (mm)

1410 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Wishbone

Rear suspension system

Suspension with traction connecting levers

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

185/60 R14

Rear tires size

185/60 R14

Wheel rims size

6J x 14

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