Volkswagen Polo 2000 Variant 1.6 Automatic

Volkswagen Polo 2000 1.6 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Volkswagen Polo 2000 Variant 1.6 Automatic has been produced from May, 2000 to May, 2001. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 100 horsepower on 5600 rpm - this is the most powerfull Volkswagen Polo 2000 - 2001 version and torque 145 Nm (Newton metres) on 3800 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 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 310 000 and 520 000 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 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Volkswagen Polo 2000 Variant 1.6 Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Volkswagen Polo 2000 Variant 1.6 Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 183 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen Polo 2000 Variant 1.6 Automatic fuel consumption is 8.6 litres per 100km (11.6 km/l), city fuel economy - 11.8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.7 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.

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.

With the same engine there is also Volkswagen Polo version with manual gearbox (Volkswagen Polo 2000 Variant 1.6 MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 2.2 seconds faster (in 11.1 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 8.0 litres per 100 km.
Volkswagen Polo 2000

Volkswagen Polo 2000 Variant 1.6 Automatic technical data

Model: Volkswagen Polo Variant 1.6 Automatic
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2000. May ... 2001. May 
Engine: 1595 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 206 g/km
Power: 100 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 145 NM ON 3800 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 183 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.6 (combined) 11.8 (urban) 6.7 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres (11.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.14m (length) 1.64m (width) 1.46m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 390 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1250 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1550 kg

Volkswagen Polo 2000 Variant 1.6 Automatic engine AEH

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 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 1595 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 81 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 77.4 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 2000 Variant 1.6 Automatic oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity 5.5 litres (5.8 quarts)
Power 100 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque 145 NM ON 3800 RPM
Engine manufacturer Audi
Start of production (year) 1996
Duration of production 11 years
Engine also used on Volkswagen Golf Skoda Octavia Seat Toledo Seat Ibiza and 2 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 estate car [2000 - 2001] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Volkswagen Polo 2000 Variant 1.4

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.4 Petrol 60 HP 6.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Polo 2000 Variant 1.4 16V

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 75 HP 6.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Polo 2000 Variant 1.6

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 11.1 seconds

1.6 Petrol 100 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Polo 2000 Variant 1.6 Automatic

Most powerfull petrol version (100 HP)
Only version with automatic transmission

1.6 Petrol 100 HP 8.6 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volkswagen Polo 2000 Variant 1.9 SDI 1.9 Diesel 68 HP 5.2 l/100km Manual (5)
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