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Volkswagen Polo 1.4i

General information

ModelVolkswagen Polo 1.4i
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating57.7 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 driving8.8 litres/100 km (26.73 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1390 ccm (84.82 cubic inches)
Max torque127.00 Nm (12.9 kgf-m or 93.7 ft.lbs) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke75.6 x 76.5 mm (3.0 x 3.0 inches)
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed172.0 km/h (106.9 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)12.7 seconds

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space2577 litres (681 gallons)
Cargo space270 litres (71 gallons)
Optional cargo space580 litres (153 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution

Dimensions and weight

Weight1056 kg (2,328.1 pounds)
Max weight with load1470 kg (3,240.8 pounds)
Towing weight3504 kg (7,725.0 pounds)
Overall length4220 mm (166.1 inches)
Overall width1660 mm (65.4 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Wheelbase2470 mm (97.2 inches)
Fuel capacity45.0 litres (11.89 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions161.0 g/km
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