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Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDi Trendline

General information

ModelVolkswagen Polo 1.4 TDi Trendline
Year2008
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating58.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1422 ccm (86.77 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel mixed driving4.4 litres/100 km (53.46 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4. Front airbags. Optional side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1422 ccm (86.77 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 3 cylinder
Max power70.00 PS (51 kW or 69 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque195.00 Nm (19.9 kgf-m or 143.8 ft.lbs) at 2200 Rev. per min.
Compression19.5:1
Bore x stroke79.6 x 95.5 mm (3.1 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlSingle overhead cam (SOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed174.0 km/h (108.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)12.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0640 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space270 litres (71 gallons)
Optional cargo space1030 litres (272 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering Optional 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, Electronic brake distribution Antilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1098 kg (2,420.7 pounds)
Max weight with load1656 kg (3,650.9 pounds)
Towing weight1092 kg (2,407.4 pounds)
Overall length4220 mm (166.1 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 EUR14090
CO2 emissions149.0 g/km
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