1997-2001 Polo Variant OverviewVolkswagen Polo Variant Overview (1997 - 2001)
1997 - 2001
Tech Specs Summary
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- 96 - 119 mph
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- 10.6 - 17.3 seconds
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- 59 - 108 hp
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- 29.4 - 47 mpg
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- 2,366 - 2,690 lbs
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- 13.8 - 44.1 ft3
The Volkswagen Polo Variant was produced by the German manufacturer Volkswagen between 1997 - 2001. It's a front engined front-wheel drive Wagon. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 59 hp 1.4 L Inline 4 gasoline engine to a 108 hp 1.9 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Polo Variant is the Volkswagen Polo Variant 1.4 16v which scores 1.9★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 74 hp and a power/weight ratio of 31.97 lb/hp it has a top speed of 104 mph and gets to 62 mph in 13.4 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Volkswagen Polo Variant TDi 110 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 559 miles and can store 13.8-44.1 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 2,205 lbs.