Volkswagen Polo 1994 1.6 Automatic

Volkswagen Polo 1994 1.6 petrol description

Hatchback Volkswagen Polo 1994 1.6 Automatic has been produced from January, 1996 to November, 1999. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 75 horsepower on 4800 rpm and torque 135 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, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 290 up to 490 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 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4 litres.

Volkswagen Polo 1994 1.6 Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Volkswagen Polo 1994 1.6 Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 172 km/h.

Volkswagen Polo 1994 1.6 Automatic fuel consumption is 8.6 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (11.6 km/l), city fuel economy - 11.8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 45 litres or 11.89 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 520 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 660 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Volkswagen (VW) is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. 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.

With the same engine there are also two other Volkswagen Polo versions - with manual gearbox (Volkswagen Polo 1994 1.6 MT), and with manual gearbox (Volkswagen Polo 1995 1.6 MT) available:
  • Volkswagen Polo 1994 1.6 MT manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.6 litres per 100 km or 19 % - 7.0 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 7.7 litres per 100 km
  • Volkswagen Polo 1995 1.6 MT manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.5 litres per 100 km or 17 % - 7.1 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1.2 litres per 100 km or 14 % - 7.4 litres per 100 km
Volkswagen Polo 1994

Volkswagen Polo 1994 1.6 Automatic technical data

Model: Volkswagen Polo 1.6 Automatic
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 1996. January ... 1999. November 
Engine: 1598 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 206 g/km
Power: 75 HP ON 4800 RPM Torque: 135 NM ON 2800 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 172 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.6 (combined) 11.8 (urban) 6.8 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.6 l/100km (27.4 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)

Volkswagen Polo 1994 1.6 Automatic engine AEE

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 290,000 to 490,000 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 1598 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 76.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86.9 mm
Compression ratio 9.8 : 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 1.6 Automatic oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4 litres (4.2 quarts)
Power 75 HP ON 4800 RPM
Torque 135 NM ON 2800 RPM
Start of production (year) 1995
Duration of production 5 years
Engine also used on Volkswagen Golf Skoda Octavia Seat Ibiza Seat Cordoba and 3 other models

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)
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)
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)
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)
Volkswagen Polo 1994 reviews
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