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Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors 1.3L D 5MT FWD (45 HP)

Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors · 1981 - 1994 · Diesel

The Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors 1.3L D 5MT FWD (45 HP) produces 45 hp and 75 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 21.2 seconds and reaches 140 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 5.6 l/100 km, equal to 148 g CO2 per km.

Power
45 hp
Torque
75 Nm
0–100
21.2 s
Top speed
140 km/h

Engine

Power 45 hp
Power (kW) 33 kW
Torque 75 Nm
Displacement 1,272 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Indirect Injection
Fuel Diesel
Fuel tank capacity 42 l

Performance

Top speed 140 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 21.2 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 5.6 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 148 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-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 309 l
Unladen weight 779 kg
Gross weight limit 1,230 kg
Tyre size 145/Sr13
Front brakes Discs
Rear brakes Drums

How this trim compares to other cars

The Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors 1.3L D 5MT FWD (45 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 45 hp 116 hp
better than 1%
Torque 75 Nm 180 Nm
better than 2%
Top speed 140 km/h 178 km/h
better than 5%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 21.2 s 12.6 s
better than 3%
Combined consumption 5.6 l/100 km 9.1 l/100 km
better than 98%
CO2 emissions 148 g/km 203 g/km
better than 92%
Cargo volume 309 l 437 l
better than 25%
Unladen weight 779 kg 1,177 kg
better than 95%

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
1.0L 4MT FWD (40 HP) Petrol 39 hp 74 Nm 21.2 s 135 km/h 6.9 l/100 km 164 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