Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16V
Volkswagen Polo 1.4 petrol description
Hatchback Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16V has been produced from November, 2001 to May, 2005. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.4 litres, which produces power of 75 horsepower on 5000 rpm and torque 126 Nm (Newton metres) on 3800 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder engine camshaft is driven by belt. Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) varies from 240 up to 480 thousand kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs
This Volkswagen Polo 1.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.2 litres.
Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16V has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 15.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 168 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this version of Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16V in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.4 litres per 100km (13.5 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10.2 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 45 litres, which means you'll be able to drive up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 760 kilometers on highway.
Volkswagen Polo safety
During safety testing Volkswagen Polo has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volkswagen Polo is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Volkswagen Polo got one star.
Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16V technical data
| Model: | Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16V | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Hatchback | ||
| Production period: | 2001. November ... 2005. May | ||
| Engine: | 1390 cm3 Petrol | CO2 emissions: | 178 g/km |
| Power: | 75 HP ON 5000 RPM | Torque: | 126 NM ON 3800 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Maximum speed: | 168 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.3 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 (combined) 10.2 (urban) 5.8 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | ||
| Car dimensions: | 3.90m (length) 1.65m (width) 1.46m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | ||
| Gross weight: | 1000 kg | ||
Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16V engine BBY
| Engine displacement | 1390 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 76.5 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 75.6 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16V oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 3.2 litres (3.4 quarts) |
| Power | 75 HP ON 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 NM ON 3800 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 2001 |
| Duration of production | 4 years |
| Engine also used on | Volkswagen Golf Skoda Octavia Skoda Fabia Audi A2 and 5 other models |
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All Volkswagen Polo hatchback [2001 - 2005] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Polo 1.2 Nov 2001 — Mai 2005 | 1.2 Petrol | 55 HP | 5.9 l/100km | Manual (5 gears) |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.2 12V Nov 2001 — Mai 2005 | 1.2 Petrol | 65 HP | 5.9 l/100km | Manual (5 gears) |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16V Nov 2001 — Mai 2005 | 1.4 Petrol | 75 HP | 6.4 l/100km | Manual (5 gears) |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16V Nov 2001 — Mai 2005 | 1.4 Petrol | 75 HP | 7.4 l/100km | Automatic (4 gears) |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16V FSI Mar 2003 — Mai 2005 | 1.4 Petrol | 86 HP | 5.8 l/100km | Manual (5 gears) |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16V Mar 2002 — Mai 2005 | 1.4 Petrol | 100 HP | 6.9 l/100km | Manual (5 gears) |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI Nov 2001 — Mai 2005 | 1.4 Diesel | 75 HP | 4.5 l/100km | Manual (5 gears) |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.9 SDI Nov 2001 — Mai 2005 | 1.9 Diesel | 64 HP | 4.7 l/100km | Manual (5 gears) |
| Volkswagen Polo 1.9 TDI Nov 2001 — Mai 2005 | 1.9 Diesel | 100 HP | 4.9 l/100km | Manual (5 gears) |