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Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors 1.0L 4MT FWD (40 HP)

Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors · 1981 - 1994 · Petrol

The Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors 1.0L 4MT FWD (40 HP) produces 39 hp and 74 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 21.2 seconds and reaches 135 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 6.9 l/100 km, equal to 164 g CO2 per km.

Power
39 hp
Torque
74 Nm
0–100
21.2 s
Top speed
135 km/h

Engine

Power 39 hp
Power (kW) 29 kW
Torque 74 Nm
Displacement 1,043 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Carburetor
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 42 l

Performance

Top speed 135 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 21.2 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 6.9 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 164 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 4-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 3,660 mm
Width 1,580 mm
Height 1,359 mm
Wheelbase 2,339 mm
Ground clearance 119 mm
Cargo volume 294 l
Unladen weight 736 kg
Gross weight limit 1,130 kg
Tyre size 135/Sr13
Front brakes Discs
Rear brakes Drums

How this trim compares to other cars

The Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors 1.0L 4MT FWD (40 HP) compared with 837 trims of other cars from the 1978–1984 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 39 hp 116 hp
better than 0%
Torque 74 Nm 180 Nm
better than 1%
Top speed 135 km/h 178 km/h
better than 3%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 21.2 s 12.6 s
better than 3%
Combined consumption 6.9 l/100 km 9.1 l/100 km
better than 86%
CO2 emissions 164 g/km 203 g/km
better than 80%
Cargo volume 294 l 437 l
better than 21%
Unladen weight 736 kg 1,177 kg
better than 97%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

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Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors

Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
1.3L D 5MT FWD (45 HP) Diesel 45 hp 75 Nm 21.2 s 140 km/h 5.6 l/100 km 148 g/km
1.1L 4MT FWD (50 HP) Petrol 50 hp 76 Nm 15.4 s 146 km/h 7.4 l/100 km 176 g/km
1.3L 4MT FWD (60 HP) Petrol 60 hp 95 Nm 13.0 s 155 km/h 8.3 l/100 km 197 g/km
1.3L 4MT FWD (75 HP) Petrol 75 hp 104 Nm 11.5 s 167 km/h 7.0 l/100 km 167 g/km