Volkswagen Polo 2014 1.2 TSI 90 Hp Automatic (3 door)

Volkswagen Polo 2014 1.2 petrol description

Hatchback Volkswagen Polo 2014 1.2 TSI 90 Hp Automatic has been produced from January, 2014 to December, 2017. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.2 litres, which produces power of 90 horsepower on 4800 rpm and torque 160 Nm (Newton metres) on 1400 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and IHI 1634 turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 210 000 to 360 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed  ...  This Volkswagen Polo 1.2 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.8 litres.

Volkswagen Polo 2014 1.2 TSI 90 Hp Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Volkswagen Polo 2014 1.2 TSI 90 Hp Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 184 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Volkswagen Polo 2014 1.2 TSI 90 Hp Automatic in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 4.7 litres per 100km (21.3 km/l), city fuel economy - 5.8 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 940 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1080 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 6.2 litres per 100 km, which is 32% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volkswagen Polo fuel consumption.

Volkswagen Polo safety

During safety testing Volkswagen Polo has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volkswagen Polo is evaluated with outstanding rate 94 from 100, children safety: good mark - 80 from 100, for pedestrian protection Volkswagen Polo got 70 points from 100.
Volkswagen Polo safety equipment has been rated as average - 70 percents from 100.

With the same engine there is also Volkswagen Polo version with manual gearbox (Volkswagen Polo 2014 1.2 TSI 90 Hp MT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 4.7 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 6.0 litres per 100 km.
Volkswagen Polo 2014

Volkswagen Polo 2014 1.2 TSI 90 Hp Automatic technical data

Model: Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI 90 Hp Automatic
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2014. January ... 2017. December 
Engine: 1197 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 109 g/km
Power: 90 HP ON 4800 RPM Torque: 160 NM ON 1400 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (7 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 184 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.7 (combined) 5.8 (urban) 4.1 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 6.2 l/100km (37.9 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres (11.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 3.97m (length) 1.68m (width) 1.45m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters
Ground clearance: 143 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 280 litres
Trunk max capacity: 952 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1620 kg

Volkswagen Polo 2014 1.2 TSI 90 Hp Automatic engine CBZC

Engine reliability and common problems:

Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive.
Overall, this engine can last around 210,000 to 360,000 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 1197 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 71 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 75.6 mm
Compression ratio 10 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Volkswagen Polo 2014 1.2 TSI 90 Hp Automatic oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 3.8 litres (4 quarts)
Power 90 HP ON 4800 RPM
Torque 160 NM ON 1400 RPM
Start of production (year) 2009
Duration of production 6 years

All Volkswagen Polo hatchback [2014 - 2017] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Volkswagen Polo 2014 1.0 60 Hp

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.0 Petrol 60 HP 4.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Polo 2014 1.0 75 Hp 1.0 Petrol 75 HP 4.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Polo 2014 1.2 TSI 90 Hp

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.2 Petrol 90 HP 4.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Polo 2014 1.2 TSI 90 Hp Automatic

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.2 Petrol 90 HP 4.7 l/100km Automatic (7)
Volkswagen Polo 2014 1.2 TSI 110 Hp

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.2 Petrol 110 HP 4.9 l/100km Manual (6)
Volkswagen Polo 2014 1.2 TSI 110 Hp Automatic

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.2 Petrol 110 HP 4.7 l/100km Automatic (7)
Volkswagen Polo 2014 1.4 TSI BlueGT

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds
Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 150 HP 4.7 l/100km Automatic (7)
Volkswagen Polo 2014 1.4 TDI 75 Hp

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.4 Diesel 75 HP 3.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Polo 2014 1.4 TDI 90 Hp

Most powerfull diesel version (90 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.4 Diesel 90 HP 3.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Polo 2014 1.4 TDI 90 Hp Automatic

Most powerfull diesel version (90 HP)

1.4 Diesel 90 HP 3.5 l/100km Automatic (7)
Volkswagen Polo 2014 reviews
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