Volkswagen Polo 1997 Variant 1.6 100 Hp
Volkswagen Polo 1997 1.6 petrol description
Estate car / wagon Volkswagen Polo 1997 Variant 1.6 100 Hp 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 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available.
More engine specs
This Volkswagen Polo 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.
Volkswagen Polo 1997 Variant 1.6 100 Hp has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen Polo 1997 Variant 1.6 100 Hp 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 Volkswagen Polo 1997 Variant 1.6 100 Hp in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.9 litres per 100km (12.7 km/l), city fuel economy - 10.9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 45 litres or 11.89 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 560 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 720 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 1997 Variant 1.6 100 Hp technical data
Model: | Volkswagen Polo Variant 1.6 100 Hp | ||
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Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
Production period: | 1998. January ... 2000. May | ||
Engine: | 1595 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | 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) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km (27.7 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres (11.9 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.14m (length) 1.64m (width) 1.43m (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 1997 Variant 1.6 100 Hp 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. More service info |
Timing belt change interval | 90,000 km |
Fuel system | Injection |
Volkswagen Polo 1997 Variant 1.6 100 Hp oil type | 5W-30, 5W-40 |
Oil capacity | 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts) More service info |
Coolant capacity | 5.5 litres (5.8 quarts) |
Power | 100 HP ON 5800 RPM |
Torque | 140 - 145 NM ON 3500 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1996 |
Duration of production | 4 years |
Engine also used on | Volkswagen Golf |
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All Volkswagen Polo estate car [1997 - 2000] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Volkswagen Polo 1997 Variant 1.4
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.4 Petrol | 60 HP | 6.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volkswagen Polo 1997 Variant 1.6 75 Hp | 1.6 Petrol | 75 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volkswagen Polo 1998 Variant 1.6 100 Hp
Jan 1998 — Mai 2000 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.9 seconds |
1.6 Petrol | 100 HP | 7.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volkswagen Polo 1998 Variant 1.6 100 Hp Automatic
Aug 1998 — Mai 2000 Most powerfull petrol version (100 HP) |
1.6 Petrol | 100 HP | 9.1 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Volkswagen Polo 1997 Variant 1.9 SDI | 1.9 Diesel | 64 HP | 5.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |