Volkswagen Polo 1996 Sedan 1.9 TDI
Volkswagen Polo 1996 1.9 diesel description
Sedan Volkswagen Polo 1996 Sedan 1.9 TDI has been produced from January, 1997 to September, 1997. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 1.9 litres, which produces power of 90 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 202 Nm (Newton metres) on 1900 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 and turbine. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 380 000 and 640 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Volkswagen Polo 1.9 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.3 litres.
Volkswagen Polo 1996 Sedan 1.9 TDI has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen Polo 1996 Sedan 1.9 TDI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 180 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen Polo 1996 Sedan 1.9 TDI fuel consumption is 4.9 litres per 100km (20.4 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Volkswagen Polo 1996 - 1999 version, city fuel economy - 6.4 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 4.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 45 litres or 11.89 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 900 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1080 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 1996 Sedan 1.9 TDI technical data
Model: | Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1.9 TDI | ||
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Body style: | Sedan | ||
Production period: | 1997. January ... 1997. September | ||
Engine: | 1896 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 180 g/km |
Power: | 90 HP ON 4000 RPM | Torque: | 202 NM ON 1900 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 180 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 (combined) 6.4 (urban) 4.1 (highway) | ||
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: | 760 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 1605 kg |
Volkswagen Polo 1996 Sedan 1.9 TDI engine AHU
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 380,000 to 640,000 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 | 1896 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 79.5 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 95.5 mm |
Compression ratio | 19.5 : 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 1996 Sedan 1.9 TDI oil type | 5W-40 |
Oil capacity | 4.3 litres (4.5 quarts) |
Power | 90 HP ON 4000 RPM |
Torque | 202 NM ON 1900 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1996 |
Duration of production | 5 years |
Engine also used on | Audi A4 Volkswagen Sharan Seat Toledo Seat Cordoba |
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) |
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) |
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) |
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) |