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Volkswagen Polo GTI 1.8

General information

ModelVolkswagen Polo GTI 1.8
Year2006
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating59.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1779 ccm (108.55 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving7.8 litres/100 km (30.16 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4. Optional front air bags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1779 ccm (108.55 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power150.00 PS (110 kW or 148 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque220.00 Nm (22.4 kgf-m or 162.3 ft.lbs) at 1950 Rev. per min.
Compression9.5:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 86.4 mm (3.2 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder5
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed216.0 km/h (134.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1289 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space270 litres (71 gallons)
Optional cargo space1030 litres (272 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1164 kg (2,566.2 pounds)
Max weight with load1700 kg (3,747.9 pounds)
Towing weight800 kg (1,763.7 pounds)
Overall length3920 mm (154.3 inches)
Overall width1660 mm (65.4 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2470 mm (97.2 inches)
Fuel capacity45.0 litres (11.89 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR18980
Service interval30,000 km
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