Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors 0.9L 4MT FWD (40 HP)
Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors · 1975 - 1981 · Petrol
The Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors 0.9L 4MT FWD (40 HP) produces 40 hp and 61 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 21.2 seconds and reaches 135 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 7.6 l/100 km, equal to 180 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 40 hp
- Torque
- 61 Nm
- 0–100
- 21.2 s
- Top speed
- 135 km/h
Engine
| Power | 40 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 29 kW |
| Torque | 61 Nm |
| Displacement | 895 cc |
| Cylinders | L4 |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 36 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 135 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 21.2 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 7.6 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| CO2 emissions | 180 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 4-Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 3,599 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,560 mm |
| Height | 1,341 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,329 mm |
| Ground clearance | 119 mm |
| Cargo volume | 368 l |
| Unladen weight | 685 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 1,100 kg |
| Tyre size | 135/Sr13 |
| Front brakes | Discs |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors 0.9L 4MT FWD (40 HP) compared with 443 trims of other cars from the 1972–1978 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 40 hp | 129 hp |
better than 2%
|
| Torque | 61 Nm | 191 Nm |
better than 2%
|
| Top speed | 135 km/h | 181 km/h |
better than 3%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 21.2 s | 12.7 s |
better than 6%
|
| Combined consumption | 7.6 l/100 km | 10.6 l/100 km |
better than 92%
|
| CO2 emissions | 180 g/km | 228 g/km |
better than 92%
|
| Cargo volume | 368 l | 412 l |
better than 35%
|
| Unladen weight | 685 kg | 1,208 kg |
better than 98%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1L 4MT FWD (50 HP) | Petrol | 50 hp | 76 Nm | 15.4 s | 145 km/h | 8.2 l/100 km | 195 g/km | |
| 1.1L 4MT FWD (60 HP) | Petrol | 60 hp | 93 Nm | 12.9 s | 154 km/h | 8.3 l/100 km | 197 g/km | |
| 1.3L 4MT FWD (60 HP) | Petrol | 60 hp | 93 Nm | 12.9 s | 154 km/h | 8.3 l/100 km | 197 g/km |