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Volkswagen Polo 1.8 GTI

General information

ModelVolkswagen Polo 1.8 GTI
Year2010
CategorySmall city/economy cars
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Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1781 ccm (108.68 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving6.6 litres/100 km (35.64 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 7-speed
Airbags4. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement1781 ccm (108.68 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power178.00 PS (131 kW or 176 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque235.00 Nm (24.0 kgf-m or 173.3 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 86.4 mm (3.2 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic, 7-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed229.0 km/h (142.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.9 seconds
0-60 miles6.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1491 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space2633 litres (696 gallons)
Cargo space185 litres (49 gallons)
Optional cargo space882 litres (233 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1194 kg (2,632.3 pounds)
Max weight with load1680 kg (3,703.8 pounds)
Towing weight998 kg (2,200.2 pounds)
Overall length3980 mm (156.7 inches)
Overall width1690 mm (66.5 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Wheelbase2470 mm (97.2 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR22530
CO2 emissions148.9 g/km
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