Volkswagen Polo 1994 1.4
Volkswagen Polo 1994 1.4 petrol description
Hatchback Volkswagen Polo 1994 1.4 has been produced from August, 1995 to November, 1999. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.4 litres, which produces power of 60 horsepower on 4700 rpm and torque 116 Nm (Newton metres) on 2800 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 240 000 and 410 000 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 1994 1.4 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen Polo 1994 1.4 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 14.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 160 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen Polo 1994 1.4 fuel consumption is 6.5 litres per 100km (15.4 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 8.9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 45 litres or 11.89 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 680 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 880 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 6.9 litres per 100 km, which is 6% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volkswagen Polo fuel consumption.
Volkswagen Polo safety
During safety testing Volkswagen Polo has obtained 3 stars from five, which means average safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volkswagen Polo is evaluated with three stars, and for pedestrian protection Volkswagen Polo got one star.
Volkswagen Polo 1994 1.4 technical data
| Model: | Volkswagen Polo 1.4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Hatchback | ||
| Production period: | 1995. August ... 1999. November | ||
| Engine: | 1390 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 151 g/km |
| Power: | 60 HP ON 4700 RPM | Torque: | 116 NM ON 2800 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Top speed: | 160 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 (combined) 8.9 (urban) 5.1 (highway) | ||
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km (34.1 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres (11.9 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 3.72m (length) 1.66m (width) 1.42m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | ||
| Seats: | 5 seats | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 975 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 1400 kg | ||
Volkswagen Polo 1994 1.4 engine AEX
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 240,000 to 410,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
| Engine displacement | 1390 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 76.5 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 75.6 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.2 : 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 1994 1.4 oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 3.2 litres (3.4 quarts) |
| Coolant capacity | 5.6 litres (5.9 quarts) |
| Power | 60 HP ON 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 116 NM ON 2800 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 1995 |
| Duration of production | 4 years |
| Engine also used on | Volkswagen Golf Volkswagen Vento |
All Volkswagen Polo hatchback [1994 - 1999] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Polo 1995 1.0 45 Hp Jan 1995 — Oct 1996 | 1.0 Petrol | 45 HP | 6.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Volkswagen Polo 1996 1.0 50 Hp
Oct 1996 — Nov 1999 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.0 Petrol | 50 HP | 5.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Volkswagen Polo 1994 1.3 Oct 1994 — Aug 1995 | 1.3 Petrol | 55 HP | 6.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Volkswagen Polo 1995 1.4 Aug 1995 — Nov 1999 | 1.4 Petrol | 60 HP | 6.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Volkswagen Polo 1996 1.4 Automatic Mar 1996 — Nov 1999 | 1.4 Petrol | 60 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
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Volkswagen Polo 1997 1.4 16V
Jan 1997 — Nov 1999 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.5 seconds |
1.4 Petrol | 100 HP | 6.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Volkswagen Polo 1994 1.6 Oct 1994 — Aug 1995 | 1.6 Petrol | 75 HP | 7.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Volkswagen Polo 1995 1.6 Aug 1995 — Nov 1999 | 1.6 Petrol | 75 HP | 7.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Volkswagen Polo 1996 1.6 Automatic Jan 1996 — Nov 1999 | 1.6 Petrol | 75 HP | 8.6 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
| Volkswagen Polo 1995 1.9 D Aug 1995 — Nov 1999 | 1.9 Diesel | 64 HP | 5.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Volkswagen Polo 1997 1.9 SDI
Jan 1997 — Nov 1999 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.9 Diesel | 64 HP | 4.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |