Volkswagen Polo 2001 1.2 (3 door)
Volkswagen Polo 2001 1.2 petrol description
Hatchback Volkswagen Polo 2001 1.2 has been produced from March, 2002 to May, 2005. It has three-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.2 litres, which produces power of 55 horsepower on 4750 rpm and torque 106 Nm (Newton metres) on 3000 revolutions per minute.
Volkswagen Polo 2001 1.2 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen Polo 2001 1.2 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 17.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 152 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen Polo 2001 1.2 fuel consumption is 5.9 litres per 100km (16.9 km/l), city fuel economy - 7.8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 4.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 45 litres or 11.89 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 760 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 920 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 6.7 litres per 100 km, which is 14% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volkswagen Polo fuel consumption.
Volkswagen Polo safety
During safety testing Volkswagen Polo has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volkswagen Polo is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Volkswagen Polo got one star.

Volkswagen Polo 2001 1.2 technical data
Model: | Volkswagen Polo 1.2 | ||
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Body style: | Hatchback | ||
Production period: | 2002. March ... 2005. May | ||
Engine: | 1198 cm3 Petrol, 3 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 142 g/km |
Power: | 55 HP ON 4750 RPM | Torque: | 106 NM ON 3000 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 152 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.5 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 (combined) 7.8 (urban) 4.8 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km (35.1 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres (11.9 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 3.90m (length) 1.65m (width) 1.46m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 1030 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 1530 kg |
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All Volkswagen Polo hatchback [2001 - 2005] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Volkswagen Polo 2002 1.2 Mar 2002 — Mai 2005 | 1.2 Petrol | 55 HP | 5.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volkswagen Polo 2001 1.2 12V | 1.2 Petrol | 65 HP | 5.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volkswagen Polo 2001 1.4 16V 75 Hp | 1.4 Petrol | 75 HP | 6.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volkswagen Polo 2001 1.4 16V 75 Hp Automatic
Only version with automatic transmission |
1.4 Petrol | 75 HP | 7.4 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Volkswagen Polo 2003 1.4 16V FSI
Mar 2003 — Mai 2005 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.4 Petrol | 86 HP | 5.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volkswagen Polo 2002 1.4 16V 100 Hp
Mar 2002 — Mai 2005 Most powerfull petrol version (100 HP) |
1.4 Petrol | 100 HP | 6.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volkswagen Polo 2001 1.4 TDI
Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.4 Diesel | 75 HP | 4.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volkswagen Polo 2001 1.9 SDI
Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
1.9 Diesel | 64 HP | 4.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volkswagen Polo 2001 1.9 TDI
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.7 seconds |
1.9 Diesel | 100 HP | 4.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |