Volkswagen Polo 1996 Sedan 1.6 100 Hp
Volkswagen Polo 1996 1.6 petrol description
Sedan Volkswagen Polo 1996 Sedan 1.6 100 Hp has been produced from March, 1996 to November, 1999. 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 1996 - 1999 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, it has no turbine. 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 1996 Sedan 1.6 100 Hp has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen Polo 1996 Sedan 1.6 100 Hp accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 188 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen Polo 1996 Sedan 1.6 100 Hp fuel consumption is 7.8 litres per 100km (12.8 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10.9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6 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 740 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 1996 Sedan 1.6 100 Hp technical data
| Model: | Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1.6 100 Hp | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Sedan | ||
| Production period: | 1996. March ... 1999. November | ||
| Engine: | 1595 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 190 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) |
| Top speed: | 188 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 (combined) 10.9 (urban) 6.0 (highway) | ||
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km (28 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres (11.9 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.14m (length) 1.64m (width) 1.41m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | ||
| Seats: | 5 seats | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 762 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 1480 kg | ||
Volkswagen Polo 1996 Sedan 1.6 100 Hp engine AHL
| 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. More service info |
| Timing belt change interval | 90,000 km |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Volkswagen Polo 1996 Sedan 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 sedan [1996 - 1999] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Volkswagen Polo 1996 Sedan 1.4
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.4 Petrol | 60 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Volkswagen Polo 1996 Sedan 1.6 75 Hp | 1.6 Petrol | 75 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Volkswagen Polo 1996 Sedan 1.6 100 Hp
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.9 seconds |
1.6 Petrol | 100 HP | 7.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Volkswagen Polo 1998 Sedan 1.6 100 Hp Automatic
Aug 1998 — Nov 1999 Most powerfull petrol version (100 HP) |
1.6 Petrol | 100 HP | 9.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
| Volkswagen Polo 1996 Sedan 1.9 SDI | 1.9 Diesel | 64 HP | 5.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Volkswagen Polo 1997 Sedan 1.9 TDI
Jan 1997 — Sep 1997 Most powerfull diesel version (90 HP) |
1.9 Diesel | 90 HP | 4.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |