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Volkswagen Polo 1.2 Trendline

General information

ModelVolkswagen Polo 1.2 Trendline
Year2008
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating55.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1198 ccm (73.10 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving6.0 litres/100 km (39.20 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Optional side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1198 ccm (73.10 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 3 cylinder
Max power64.00 PS (47 kW or 63 HP) at 5400 Rev. per min.
Max torque112.00 Nm (11.4 kgf-m or 82.6 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed157.0 km/h (97.6 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)14.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0590 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space2577 litres (681 gallons)
Cargo space270 litres (71 gallons)
Optional cargo space1030 litres (272 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringOptional traction control. Optional Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Optional traction control. Optional Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDrums
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1085 kg (2,392.0 pounds)
Max weight with load1550 kg (3,417.2 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

Aprox price as new EUR11905
CO2 emissions173.0 g/km
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