1997 Polo 50 Specs1997 (Mk3) Volkswagen Polo 50 Specifications & Performance
1997 - 2000 (Mk3)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 1 L Inline 4
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- 94 mph
- 
- 18.5 seconds
- 
- 49 BHP
- 
- 47.9 mpg
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- 3-5 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 245-975 L
- 
- 955 kg
- Front - FWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 94 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 18.5 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 17.9 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 51 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 49 BHP
- Torque
- 63 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 47.9 mpg
- Total Range
- 474 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 1 Litre
- 999 cc
- Configuration
- Inline 4
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 49 BHP @ 5,000 RPM
- 50 ps @ 5,000 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 63 lb·ft @ 3,000 RPM
- 86 N·m @ 3,000 RPM
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 2 (8v Total)
- Fuel Injection
- Multi-point
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Transversal
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 45 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Compression Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 67.1 x 70.6 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 0.95:1
- Under-Square
- Specific Output
- 49 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 12 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 250 cc
- BMEP
- 10.8 Bar
- 156.9 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- FWD
- Front-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (MT)
- 5 Gears
- Tyre Sizes
- 155/70R13 S
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- Torsion Beam
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Drum
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Small Hatchback
- Doors
- 3-5
- Seats
- 5
- Cargo Space
- 245-975 L
- Kerb Weight
- 955 kg
- Gross Weight
- 1,375 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 420 kg
- Tow Capacity
- 800 kg
- Length
- 3,715 mm
- Width
- 1,655 mm
- Height
- 1,420 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,400 mm
- Front Track
- 1,367 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,400 mm
Euro NCAP Results
- Adult Occupant
- ★★★★☆
- Pedestrian
- ★★☆☆
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
<= 1549cc
£230
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.9
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