Volkswagen Polo 2001 1.4 16V 75 Hp Automatic (3 door)

Volkswagen Polo 2001 1.4 petrol description

Hatchback Volkswagen Polo 2001 1.4 16V 75 Hp Automatic has been produced from November, 2001 to May, 2005. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.4 litres, which produces power of 75 horsepower on 5000 rpm and torque 126 Nm (Newton metres) on 3800 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 240 000 and 400 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Volkswagen Polo 1.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.2 litres.

Volkswagen Polo 2001 1.4 16V 75 Hp Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Volkswagen Polo 2001 1.4 16V 75 Hp Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 15.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 168 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen Polo 2001 1.4 16V 75 Hp Automatic fuel consumption is 7.4 litres per 100km (13.5 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10.2 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 45 litres or 11.89 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 760 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 8.1 litres per 100 km, which is 9% 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.

With the same engine there is also Volkswagen Polo version with manual gearbox (Volkswagen Polo 2001 1.4 16V 75 Hp MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 2.4 seconds faster (in 12.9 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1 litres per 100 km or 14 % - 6.4 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1.1 litres per 100 km or 14 % - 7.0 litres per 100 km.
Volkswagen Polo 2001

Volkswagen Polo 2001 1.4 16V 75 Hp Automatic technical data

Model: Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16V 75 Hp Automatic
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2001. November ... 2005. May 
Engine: 1390 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 178 g/km
Power: 75 HP ON 5000 RPM Torque: 126 NM ON 3800 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 168 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 15.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.4 (combined) 10.2 (urban) 5.8 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.1 l/100km (29 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: 245 litres
Trunk max capacity: 975 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1490 kg

Volkswagen Polo 2001 1.4 16V 75 Hp Automatic engine BBY

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 240,000 to 400,000 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 1390 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 76.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 75.6 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 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 2001 1.4 16V 75 Hp Automatic oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 3.2 litres (3.4 quarts)
Coolant capacity 4.2 litres (4.4 quarts)
Power 75 HP ON 5000 RPM
Torque 126 NM ON 3800 RPM
Start of production (year) 2001
Duration of production 4 years
Engine also used on Volkswagen Golf Skoda Octavia Skoda Fabia Audi A2 and 5 other models

All Volkswagen Polo hatchback [2001 - 2005] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
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)
Volkswagen Polo 2001 reviews
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