Volkswagen Polo 1994 1.9 D

Volkswagen Polo 1994 1.9 diesel description

Hatchback Volkswagen Polo 1994 1.9 D has been produced from August, 1995 to November, 1999. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 1.9 litres, which produces power of 64 horsepower on 4400 rpm and torque 124 Nm (Newton metres) on 2000 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has precombustion chamber fuel system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 1 and Euro 2 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 450 000 and 750 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Volkswagen Polo 1.9 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.3 litres.

Volkswagen Polo 1994 1.9 D has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen Polo 1994 1.9 D accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 15.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 160 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen Polo 1994 1.9 D fuel consumption is 5.6 litres per 100km (17.9 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 7.7 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 4.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 45 litres or 11.89 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 800 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1020 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Volkswagen (VW) is in line with, and sometimes even lower than, the manufacturer's stated combined consumption. 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

Volkswagen Polo 1994 1.9 D technical data

Model: Volkswagen Polo 1.9 D
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 1995. August ... 1999. November 
Engine: 1896 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 160 g/km
Power: 64 HP ON 4400 RPM Torque: 124 NM ON 2000 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 160 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 15.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.6 (combined) 7.7 (urban) 4.4 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 5.4 l/100km (43.6 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: 1435 kg

Volkswagen Polo 1994 1.9 D engine 1Y

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 450,000 to 750,000 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 1896 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 79.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 95.5 mm
Compression ratio 22.5 : 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 Precombustion chamber
Volkswagen Polo 1994 1.9 D oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.3 litres (4.5 quarts)
Power 64 - 68 HP ON 4400 RPM
Torque 124 - 127 NM ON 2000 RPM
Start of production (year) 1989
Duration of production 14 years
Engine also used on Volkswagen Golf Audi 80 Seat Toledo Skoda Felicia and 5 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

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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