Volkswagen Polo Variant 1.6
Volkswagen Polo 1.6 petrol description
Estate car / wagon Volkswagen Polo Variant 1.6 has been produced from January, 1998 to May, 2000. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 100 horsepower on 5800 rpm - this is the most powerfull Volkswagen Polo 1997 - 2000 version and torque 140 Nm (Newton metres) on 3500 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder engine camshaft is driven by belt. Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available.
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Volkswagen Polo Variant 1.6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen Polo Variant 1.6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 186 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this version of Volkswagen Polo Variant 1.6 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.9 litres per 100km (12.7 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10.9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 45 litres, which means you'll be able to drive up to 560 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 720 kilometers on highway.
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 Variant 1.6 technical data
Model: | Volkswagen Polo Variant 1.6 | ||
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Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
Production period: | 1998. January ... 2000. May | ||
Engine: | 1595 cm3 Petrol | CO2 emissions: | 192 g/km |
Power: | 100 HP ON 5800 RPM | Torque: | 140 NM ON 3500 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Maximum speed: | 186 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 (combined) 10.9 (urban) 6.1 (highway) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.14m (length) 1.64m (width) 1.43m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | ||
Gross weight: | 1000 kg |
Volkswagen Polo Variant 1.6 engine AHL
Engine displacement | 1595 cm3 |
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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 Variant 1.6 oil type | no data |
Oil capacity | no data |
Power | 100 HP ON 5800 RPM |
Torque | 140 NM ON 3500 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1996 |
Duration of production | 4 years |
Engine also used on | Volkswagen Golf |
All Volkswagen Polo estate car [1997 - 2000] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Volkswagen Polo Variant 1.4 Aug 1997 — Mai 2000 | 1.4 Petrol | 60 HP | 6.8 l/100km | Manual (5 gears) |
Volkswagen Polo Variant 1.6 Aug 1997 — Mai 2000 | 1.6 Petrol | 75 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Manual (5 gears) |
Volkswagen Polo Variant 1.6 Jan 1998 — Mai 2000 | 1.6 Petrol | 100 HP | 7.9 l/100km | Manual (5 gears) |
Volkswagen Polo Variant 1.6 Aug 1998 — Mai 2000 | 1.6 Petrol | 100 HP | 9.1 l/100km | Automatic (4 gears) |
Volkswagen Polo Variant 1.9 SDI Aug 1997 — Mai 2000 | 1.9 Diesel | 64 HP | 5.1 l/100km | Manual (5 gears) |