Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1.6
Volkswagen Polo 1.6 petrol description
Sedan Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1.6 has been produced from August, 1998 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 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 Sedan 1.6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1.6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 185 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this version of Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1.6 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9 litres per 100km (11.1 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 13.1 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 45 litres, which means you'll be able to drive up to 500 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 680 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 Sedan 1.6 technical data
Model: | Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1.6 | ||
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Body style: | Sedan | ||
Production period: | 1998. August ... 1999. November | ||
Engine: | 1595 cm3 Petrol | CO2 emissions: | 218 g/km |
Power: | 100 HP ON 5800 RPM | Torque: | 140 NM ON 3500 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Maximum speed: | 185 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.0 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 (combined) 13.1 (urban) 6.6 (highway) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.14m (length) 1.64m (width) 1.41m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | ||
Gross weight: | 1000 kg |
Volkswagen Polo Sedan 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 Sedan 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 sedan [1996 - 1999] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1.4 Mar 1996 — Nov 1999 | 1.4 Petrol | 60 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Manual (5 gears) |
Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1.6 Mar 1996 — Nov 1999 | 1.6 Petrol | 75 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Manual (5 gears) |
Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1.6 Mar 1996 — Nov 1999 | 1.6 Petrol | 100 HP | 7.8 l/100km | Manual (5 gears) |
Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1.6 Aug 1998 — Nov 1999 | 1.6 Petrol | 100 HP | 9 l/100km | Automatic (4 gears) |
Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1.9 SDI Mar 1996 — Nov 1999 | 1.9 Diesel | 64 HP | 5 l/100km | Manual (5 gears) |
Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1.9 TDI Jan 1997 — Sep 1997 | 1.9 Diesel | 90 HP | 4.9 l/100km | Manual (5 gears) |