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

Volkswagen Polo Variant · 1997 - 2000 · Petrol

The Volkswagen Polo Variant 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 167 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 7.2 l/100 km, equal to 175 g CO2 per km.

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

Engine

Power 75 hp
Power (kW) 55 kW
Torque 135 Nm
Displacement 1,598 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 45 l

Performance

Top speed 167 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 5.7 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 175 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,140 mm
Width 1,641 mm
Height 1,430 mm
Wheelbase 2,441 mm
Ground clearance 140 mm
Cargo volume 391 l
Unladen weight 1,030 kg
Gross weight limit 1,515 kg
Tyre size 185/60/R14
Front brakes Discs
Rear brakes Drums

How this trim compares to other cars

The Volkswagen Polo Variant 1.6L 5MT FWD (75 HP) compared with 3,690 trims of other cars from the 1994–2000 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 75 hp 147 hp
better than 8%
Torque 135 Nm 227 Nm
better than 15%
Top speed 167 km/h 197 km/h
better than 14%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 13.3 s 11.2 s
better than 22%
Combined consumption 7.2 l/100 km 8.6 l/100 km
better than 68%
CO2 emissions 175 g/km 207 g/km
better than 69%
Cargo volume 391 l 480 l
better than 38%
Unladen weight 1,030 kg 1,351 kg
better than 87%

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 Variant

Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen Polo Variant
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 155 km/h 6.8 l/100 km 163 g/km
1.9L SDI 5MT FWD (64 HP) Diesel 64 hp 124 Nm 16.9 s 155 km/h 5.1 l/100 km 152 g/km
1.6L 5MT FWD (100 HP) Petrol 101 hp 140 Nm 10.9 s 186 km/h 7.9 l/100 km 192 g/km