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

Volkswagen Polo 1996 Sedan 1.9 TDI technical data

Model: Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1.9 TDI
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
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
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)
Only version with automatic transmission

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)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 90 HP 4.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Polo 1996 reviews
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