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Volkswagen Polo 1.4 Trendline

General information

ModelVolkswagen Polo 1.4 Trendline
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating56 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1390 ccm (84.82 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving6.9 litres/100 km (34.09 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags2. Front airbags. Optional side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1390 ccm (84.82 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power75.00 PS (55 kW or 74 HP) at 5250 Rev. per min.
Max torque122.00 Nm (12.4 kgf-m or 90.0 ft.lbs) at 2750 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlSingle overhead cam (SOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed171.0 km/h (106.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)12.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0689 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space2577 litres (681 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).
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDrums
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution Antilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1089 kg (2,400.8 pounds)
Max weight with load1560 kg (3,439.2 pounds)
Towing weight1055 kg (2,325.9 pounds)
Overall length3920 mm (154.3 inches)
Overall width1660 mm (65.4 inches)
Overall height1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Wheelbase2470 mm (97.2 inches)
Fuel capacity45.0 litres (11.89 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR12580
CO2 emissions154.0 g/km
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