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Volkswagen Polo Typ 6N (1994–2000) Specs
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
Body Style
Chassis
Engines
Quick Specs
Chassis & Body
Engine Lineup
| Trans | Engine | Gears | HP | Fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | 1.0 | 5 | 45 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 1.0 | 5 | 50 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 1.0 | 5 | 60 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 1.3 | 5 | 55 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 1.4 | 5 | 60 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 1.4 16V | 5 | 100 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 1.6 | 5 | 75 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 1.6 16V GTI | 5 | 120 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 1.6 16V GTI | 5 | 125 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 1.7 SDI | 5 | 60 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 1.9 SDI | 5 | 64 HP | Diesel | — |
Note: Performance figures may vary based on market and conditions.
Volkswagen Polo Typ 6N overview
The Volkswagen Polo (Typ 6N) is the 3rd generation of the Polo, built from 1994 to 2000. It is offered as a Hatchback with 20 engines (petrol, diesel), from 45 HP to 125 HP. The 1.0 (60 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 14.9 s, reaches a top speed of 160 km/h and is 3715 mm long.
How much horsepower does the Volkswagen Polo have?
The Volkswagen Polo (Typ 6N) has 45 HP to 125 HP, depending on the engine: 1.0 Ea111 (45 HP), 1.0 Ea111 (50 HP), 1.4 Ea111 (54 HP), 1.3 Ea111 (55 HP), 1.7 Ea086 (60 HP), 1.4 Ea111 (60 HP), 1.0 Ea111 (60 HP), 1.9 Ea086 (64 HP), 1.9 Ea113 (64 HP), 1.9 Ea113 (68 HP), 1.6 Ea827 (75 HP), 1.4 Ea111 (75 HP), 1.9 Ea113 (90 HP), 1.8 Ea827 (90 HP), 1.4 Ea111 (100 HP), 1.6 Ea113 (100 HP), 1.6 Ea113 (101 HP), 1.9 Ea180 (110 HP), 1.6 Ea111 (120 HP), 1.6 Ea111 (125 HP).
What engines are available for the Volkswagen Polo?
The Volkswagen Polo is available with 20 engines: 1.0 Ea111 (45 HP, petrol), 1.0 Ea111 (50 HP, petrol), 1.4 Ea111 (54 HP, petrol), 1.3 Ea111 (55 HP, petrol), 1.7 Ea086 (60 HP, diesel), 1.4 Ea111 (60 HP, petrol), 1.0 Ea111 (60 HP, petrol), 1.9 Ea086 (64 HP, diesel), 1.9 Ea113 (64 HP, diesel), 1.9 Ea113 (68 HP, diesel), 1.6 Ea827 (75 HP, petrol), 1.4 Ea111 (75 HP, petrol), 1.9 Ea113 (90 HP, diesel), 1.8 Ea827 (90 HP, petrol), 1.4 Ea111 (100 HP, petrol), 1.6 Ea113 (100 HP, petrol), 1.6 Ea113 (101 HP, petrol), 1.9 Ea180 (110 HP, diesel), 1.6 Ea111 (120 HP, petrol), 1.6 Ea111 (125 HP, petrol).
What are the dimensions of the Volkswagen Polo?
The Volkswagen Polo is 3715 mm long, 1655 mm wide, 1420 mm tall, with a 2400 mm wheelbase.
How fast is the Volkswagen Polo?
The Volkswagen Polo 1.0 (60 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 14.9 s and has a top speed of 160 km/h.
Advanced Specs
Overview
| Generation | Volkswagen Polo III 6N/6KV |
|---|---|
| Year | 1997–2000 |
| Platform | VW A0 Platform / PQ23 |
| Variant | 1.0 (60 Hp) |
| Body type | hatchback |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 3 |
Power & torque
| Power | 60 HP |
|---|---|
| Power @ max rpm | 4700 rpm |
| Torque | 116 Nm |
| Torque @ max rpm | 2800 rpm |
Performance
| Top speed | 160 km/h |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 14.9 s |
| 0–62 mph | 14.9 s |
Engine
| Engine code | AUD |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 999 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Configuration | inline |
| Bore | 67.1 mm |
| Stroke | 70.6 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.2 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Injection system | Multi Port Manifold Injection |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated Engine |
| Engine layout | Front Transverse |
Drivetrain & transmission
| Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
|---|---|
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Drivetrain architecture | The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Front Wheels Of The Vehicle |
| Gearbox type | manual |
| Gears | 5 |
| Gearbox code | 085 |
| Gearbox manufacturer | vw |
Dimensions
| Length | 3715 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1655 mm |
| Height | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2400 mm |
| Front track | 1351 mm |
| Rear track | 1384 mm |
| Boot space | 245 – 975 L |
Mass
| Kerb weight | 910 kg |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 1400 kg |
| Max load | 490 kg |
Consumption & emissions
| Fuel urban | 8.5 L/100km |
|---|---|
| Fuel extra urban | 5.0 L/100km |
| Fuel tank | 45.0 L |
Chassis & brakes
| Front suspension | Coil Spring |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Coil Spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | drum |
| Steering type | Steering Rack And Pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size | 175/65 R13 T |
| Wheel rims | 13 |
| Assisting systems | Abs Anti Lock Braking System |
Efficiency ratios
| Weight-to-power | 15.2 kg/Hp, 65.9 Hp/tonne |
|---|---|
| Weight-to-torque | 7.8 kg/Nm, 127.5 Nm/tonne |
Other
| Start Of Production | 1997 |
|---|---|
| End Of Production | 2000 |
Performance
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.