Volkswagen1997 Polo Variant 1.4 Specs

1997 Volkswagen Polo Variant 1.4 Specifications & Performance

1997 - 2001

Tech Specs Summary


1.4 L Inline 4

96 mph

16.0 seconds

59 BHP

41.5 mpg

5 Doors

5 Seats

390-1,250 L
kg
1,105 kg
Front - FWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
96 mph
0-62 mph
16.0 seconds
0-60 mph
15.5 seconds
Power-to-Weight
53 BHP/Tonne
Power
59 BHP
Torque
86 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
41.5 mpg
Total Range
410 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.4 Litre
1,390 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
59 BHP @ 4,700 RPM
60 ps @ 4,700 RPM
Peak Torque
86 lb·ft @ 2,800 RPM
116 N·m @ 2,800 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

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Bore x Stroke
76.5 x 75.6 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.01:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
42 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
15 BHP
Unitary Capacity
347 cc
BMEP
10.5 Bar
152.1 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
FWD
Front-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Tyre Sizes
185/60R14 T
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Small Estate
Doors
5
Seats
5
Cargo Space
390-1,250 L
Kerb Weight
1,105 kg
Gross Weight
1,490 kg
Maximum Payload
385 kg
Tow Capacity
800 kg
Length
4,137 mm
Width
1,640 mm
Height
1,433 mm
Wheelbase
2,444 mm
Front Track
1,429 mm
Rear Track
1,384 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Registered Before 01/03/2001
<= 1549cc
£230
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.9

Performance Rating1.8
Environment Rating2.6
Practicality Rating3.6

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
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Practicality
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