Volkswagen Polo 1999 1.6 16V GTI
Volkswagen Polo 1999 1.6 petrol description
Hatchback Volkswagen Polo 1999 1.6 16V GTI has been produced from November, 1999 to December, 2001. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 125 horsepower on 6500 rpm - this is the most powerfull Volkswagen Polo 1999 - 2001 version and torque 152 Nm (Newton metres) on 3000 revolutions per minute.
Volkswagen Polo 1999 1.6 16V GTI has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen Polo 1999 1.6 16V GTI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 205 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen Polo 1999 1.6 16V GTI fuel consumption is 7.1 litres per 100km (14.1 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 9.8 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 45 litres or 11.89 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 800 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 7.4 litres per 100 km, which is 4% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volkswagen Polo fuel consumption.
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 two stars.

Volkswagen Polo 1999 1.6 16V GTI technical data
Model: | Volkswagen Polo 1.6 16V GTI | ||
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Body style: | Hatchback | ||
Production period: | 1999. November ... 2001. December | ||
Engine: | 1598 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 170 g/km |
Power: | 125 HP ON 6500 RPM | Torque: | 152 NM ON 3000 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 205 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 (combined) 9.8 (urban) 5.5 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km (31.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres (11.9 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 3.74m (length) 1.63m (width) 1.42m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 975 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 1500 kg |
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All Volkswagen Polo hatchback [1999 - 2001] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Volkswagen Polo 1999 1.0
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.0 Petrol | 50 HP | 5.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volkswagen Polo 1999 1.4 | 1.4 Petrol | 60 HP | 6.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volkswagen Polo 1999 1.4 Automatic | 1.4 Petrol | 60 HP | 7.5 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Volkswagen Polo 1999 1.4 16V 75 Hp | 1.4 Petrol | 75 HP | 6.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volkswagen Polo 1999 1.4 16V 75 Hp Automatic | 1.4 Petrol | 75 HP | 7.5 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Volkswagen Polo 1999 1.4 16V 100 Hp | 1.4 Petrol | 100 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volkswagen Polo 1999 1.4 TDI
Most powerfull diesel version (75 HP) |
1.4 Diesel | 75 HP | 4.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volkswagen Polo 1999 1.6 16V GTI
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.7 seconds |
1.6 Petrol | 125 HP | 7.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volkswagen Polo 1999 1.9 D
Nov 1999 — Mai 2000 Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
1.9 Diesel | 64 HP | 5.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volkswagen Polo 1999 1.9 SDI
Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
1.9 Diesel | 64 HP | 4.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |