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Volkswagen Polo Classic 1.6L 5MT FWD (75 HP)

Volkswagen Polo Classic · 1996 - 1998 · Petrol

The Volkswagen Polo Classic 1.6L 5MT FWD (75 HP) produces 75 hp and 135 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 13.3 seconds and reaches 170 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 7.2 l/100 km, equal to 173 g CO2 per km.

Power
75 hp
Torque
135 Nm
0–100
13.3 s
Top speed
170 km/h

Engine

Power 75 hp
Power (kW) 55 kW
Torque 135 Nm
Displacement 1,595 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 45 l

Performance

Top speed 170 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 13.3 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 7.2 l/100 km
City consumption 9.9 l/100 km
Highway consumption 5.6 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 173 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,140 mm
Width 1,641 mm
Height 1,410 mm
Wheelbase 2,441 mm
Ground clearance 109 mm
Cargo volume 453 l
Unladen weight 1,005 kg
Gross weight limit 1,490 kg
Tyre size 185/60R14
Front brakes Discs
Rear brakes Drums

How this trim compares to other cars

The Volkswagen Polo Classic 1.6L 5MT FWD (75 HP) compared with 3,415 trims of other cars from the 1993–1999 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 75 hp 145 hp
better than 9%
Torque 135 Nm 221 Nm
better than 16%
Top speed 170 km/h 197 km/h
better than 17%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 13.3 s 11.3 s
better than 23%
Combined consumption 7.2 l/100 km 8.6 l/100 km
better than 70%
CO2 emissions 173 g/km 207 g/km
better than 71%
Cargo volume 453 l 455 l
better than 57%
Unladen weight 1,005 kg 1,334 kg
better than 88%

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 Classic

Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen Polo Classic
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
1.4L 5MT FWD (60 HP) Petrol 60 hp 116 Nm 16.0 s 157 km/h 6.7 l/100 km 161 g/km
1.9L SDI 5MT FWD (64 HP) Diesel 64 hp 125 Nm 16.9 s 158 km/h 5.0 l/100 km 155 g/km
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP) Diesel 90 hp 202 Nm 12.5 s 180 km/h 4.9 l/100 km 180 g/km
1.6L 5MT FWD (100 HP) Petrol 101 hp 140 Nm 10.9 s 188 km/h 7.8 l/100 km 190 g/km