Volkswagen Polo (1981 - 1990)

Table of contents:

Variants

Hatchback
Polo
BodyHatchback
Length3655 mm
Height1355 mm
Doors3
Boot space238 l
Coupe
Polo Coupé
BodyCoupe
Length3655 mm
Height1355 mm
Doors3
Boot space240 l
Sedan
Polo -sedan
BodySedan
Length3980 mm
Height1355 mm
Doors4
Boot space530 l

Model specs

Model info

Model name
VW Polo
Generation
86C
Production years
1981 - 1990
Doors
3
3

Dimensions

Length
3655 mm
2,410.0
Avg
4,108.0
Higher is better
Wheelbase
2335 mm
1,730.0
Avg
2,604.0
Higher is better
Width
1590 mm
1,390.0
Avg
1,848.0
Higher is better
Height
1355 mm
1,355.0
Avg
1,551.0
Higher is better
Ground clearance
118 mm
118.0
Avg
162.0
Higher is better
Turning circle
10 m
7.0
Avg
10.0
Lower is better

Boot/interior

Boot space
240 l
63.0
Avg
380.0
Higher is better
Boot space (rear seats folded, bottom to roof)
890 l
550.0
Avg
1,190.0
Higher is better
Seats
5
5
Doors
3
3

Engines/drivetrain

Cylinders
4
2.0
Avg
4.0
Higher is better
Max. speed
135 - 172 km/h
45.0
Avg
180.0
Higher is better
Torque
73 - 102 Nm
28.0
Avg
235.0
Higher is better
Power
29 - 55 kW
6.0
Avg
114.0
Higher is better
Cubic capacity
1043 - 1272 ccm
479.0
Avg
1,490.0
Higher is better
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 - 21 s
7.0
Avg
21.0
Higher is better

Consumption/ecology

Tank size
42 l
20.0
Avg
50.0
Higher is better
Empty weight (EU)
710 - 804 kg
425.0
Avg
1,410.0
Higher is better

Towing

Max. roof load
50 kg
50.0
Avg
80.0
Higher is better
Braked trailer
600 - 650 kg
600.0
Avg
980.0
Higher is better
Trailer (no brakes)
360 - 410 kg
360.0
Avg
550.0
Higher is better

Engines (Polo)

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Regular Gasoline
MAN FWD
Coupé 1.05 CL
Engine & Power
Power
29 kW / 39 HP
Capacity
1.0L (1,043 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
21 s
Max. speed
135 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
73 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
2700 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5300 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Diesel
MAN FWD
Coupé 1.3 Diesel Fox
Engine & Power
Power
33 kW / 45 HP
Capacity
1.3L (1,272 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
21 s
Max. speed
140 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
73 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3100 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4900 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Regular Gasoline
MAN FWD
Coupé 1.05 C
Engine & Power
Power
33 kW / 45 HP
Capacity
1.0L (1,043 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
19 s
Max. speed
142 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
73 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3600 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5600 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
Coupé 1.05 Kat. Fox
Engine & Power
Power
33 kW / 45 HP
Capacity
1.0L (1,043 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
19 s
Max. speed
142 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
73 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3600 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5600 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Regular Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.1 C
Engine & Power
Power
37 kW / 50 HP
Capacity
1.1L (1,093 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
15 s
Max. speed
146 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
76 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3500 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.1 C Formel E
Engine & Power
Power
37 kW / 50 HP
Capacity
1.1L (1,093 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
16 s
Max. speed
146 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
82 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3300 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5600 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Regular Gasoline
MAN FWD
Coupé 1.3
Engine & Power
Power
40 kW / 54 HP
Capacity
1.3L (1,272 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14 s
Max. speed
153 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
94 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3300 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5400 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
Gasoline
MAN FWD
Coupé 1.3 Kat. Fox
Engine & Power
Power
40 kW / 54 HP
Capacity
1.3L (1,272 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14 s
Max. speed
153 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
97 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5200 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Regular Gasoline
MAN FWD
1.3 C
Engine & Power
Power
44 kW / 60 HP
Capacity
1.3L (1,272 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 s
Max. speed
155 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
95 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3500 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5600 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN FWD
Coupé 1.3 CL
Engine & Power
Power
55 kW / 75 HP
Capacity
1.3L (1,272 ccm)
Cylinders
4
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
170 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
102 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3600 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Carburetor
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Volkswagen Polo generations

Body type
Polo I
1976 - 1979
Length3500 mm
Height1344 mm
Wheelbase2330 mm
Length3500 mm
Body type
Polo I (1. Facelift)
1979 - 1981
Length3605 mm
Height1344 mm
Wheelbase2330 mm
Length3605 mm (+105 mm)
Body type
Polo II
1981 - 1990
Length3655 mm
Height1355 mm
Wheelbase2335 mm
Length3655 mm (+50 mm)
Body type
Polo II (1. Facelift)
1990 - 1994
Length3725 mm
Height1350 mm
Wheelbase2335 mm
Length3725 mm (+70 mm)
Body type
Polo Polo III
1994 - 2001
Length3715 mm
Height1420 mm
Wheelbase2400 mm
Length3715 mm (-10 mm)
Body type
Polo III (1. Facelift)
1999 - 2001
Length3743 mm
Height1418 mm
Wheelbase2407 mm
Length3743 mm (+28 mm)
Body type
Polo IV
2001 - 2005
Length3897 mm
Height1465 mm
Wheelbase2460 mm
Length3897 mm (+154 mm)
Body type
Polo Polo IV (1. Facelift)
2005 - 2009
Length3916 mm
Height1467 mm
Wheelbase2466 mm
Length3916 mm (+19 mm)
Body type
Polo Polo V
2009 - 2014
Length3970 mm
Height1485 mm
Wheelbase2470 mm
Length3970 mm (+54 mm)
Body type
Polo Polo V (1. Facelift)
2014 - 2017
Length3972 mm
Height1462 mm
Wheelbase2470 mm
Length3972 mm (+2 mm)
Body type
Polo VI
2017 - 2021
Length4053 mm
Height1446 mm
Wheelbase2551 mm
Length4053 mm (+81 mm)
Polo Polo VI (1. Facelift)
2021 - Now
Length4074 mm
Height1451 mm
Wheelbase2552 mm
Length4074 mm (+21 mm)
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1976
1976
I was introduced.
1979
1979
I (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced I.
1981
1981
II was introduced and replaced I (1. Facelift).
1990
1990
II (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced II.
1994
1994
Polo III was introduced and replaced II (1. Facelift).
1999
1999
III (1. Facelift) was introduced.
2001
2001
IV was introduced and replaced III (1. Facelift).
2005
2005
Polo IV (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced IV.
2009
2009
Polo V was introduced and replaced Polo IV (1. Facelift).
2014
2014
Polo V (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced Polo V.
2017
2017
VI was introduced and replaced Polo V (1. Facelift).
2021
2021
Polo VI (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced VI.

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