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Volkswagen Polo Coupe 1.0L 4MT FWD (40 HP)

Volkswagen Polo Coupe · 1982 - 1990 · Petrol

The Volkswagen Polo Coupe 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 160 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 36 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 160 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 4-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 3,980 mm
Width 1,580 mm
Height 1,359 mm
Wheelbase 2,339 mm
Ground clearance 104 mm
Cargo volume 283 l
Unladen weight 733 kg
Gross weight limit 1,150 kg
Tyre size 135Sr13
Front brakes Discs
Rear brakes Drums

How this trim compares to other cars

The Volkswagen Polo Coupe 1.0L 4MT FWD (40 HP) compared with 875 trims of other cars from the 1979–1985 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 39 hp 119 hp
better than 0%
Torque 74 Nm 183 Nm
better than 1%
Top speed 135 km/h 180 km/h
better than 3%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 21.2 s 12.5 s
better than 3%
Combined consumption 6.9 l/100 km 9.1 l/100 km
better than 85%
CO2 emissions 160 g/km 203 g/km
better than 83%
Cargo volume 283 l 462 l
better than 17%
Unladen weight 733 kg 1,180 kg
better than 98%

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 Coupe

Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen Polo Coupe
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 146 km/h 7.9 l/100 km 188 g/km
1.3 D 4MT FWD (60 HP) Petrol 60 hp 95 Nm 13.0 s 155 km/h 7.9 l/100 km 209 g/km
1.3L 4MT FWD (60 HP) Petrol 60 hp 95 Nm 13.0 s 155 km/h 7.9 l/100 km 190 g/km