Technical Specifications Volkswagen Polo 1982 - 1990 Sedan




1981 Polo II Classic 86C

1.3 D (45 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
45 hp @ 4900 rpm.  | 34 kW
Torque
73 Nm @ 3100 rpm.  | 54 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
22.0 sec
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4)
Top speed
140 km/h  | 87 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1272 cc  | 1.27 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
75 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
72 mm
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel tank
42 L  | 11.1 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
240 L  | 8.5 cu-ft
Trunk space (max)
915 L  | 32.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2335 mm  | 91.9 in.
Front track
1320 mm  | 52 in.
Rear track
1345 mm  | 53 in.
Length
3725 mm  | 146.7 in.
Width
1570 mm  | 61.8 in.
Height
1350 mm  | 53.1 in.
Max weight
1230 kg  | 2712 lbs
Ride height
105 mm  | 4.1 in.
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
765 kg  | 1687 lbs
Number of seats
4
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R14
Tire size
175/65 R14
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
1981 Polo II Classic 86C

1.3 (116 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
116 hp @ 6000 rpm.  | 87 kW
Torque
148 Nm @ 3600 rpm.  | 109 lb-ft
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4)
Top speed
195 km/h  | 121 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1272 cc  | 1.27 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
75 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
72 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank
42 L  | 11.1 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
240 L  | 8.5 cu-ft
Trunk space (max)
915 L  | 32.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2335 mm  | 91.9 in.
Front track
1320 mm  | 52 in.
Rear track
1345 mm  | 53 in.
Length
3725 mm  | 146.7 in.
Width
1570 mm  | 61.8 in.
Height
1350 mm  | 53.1 in.
Max weight
1230 kg  | 2712 lbs
Ride height
105 mm  | 4.1 in.
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
765 kg  | 1687 lbs
Number of seats
4
Wheels and Tires
Tire size
195/65 R15
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
1981 Polo II Classic 86C

1.0 (45 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
45 hp @ 5600 rpm.  | 34 kW
Torque
73 Nm @ 3600 rpm.  | 54 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
18.5 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
145 km/h  | 90 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1043 cc  | 1.04 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
75 mm
Transmission Type
4/5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
59 mm
Compression
10 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
42 L  | 11.1 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
240 L  | 8.5 cu-ft
Trunk space (max)
915 L  | 32.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2335 mm  | 91.9 in.
Front track
1320 mm  | 52 in.
Rear track
1345 mm  | 53 in.
Length
3725 mm  | 146.7 in.
Width
1570 mm  | 61.8 in.
Height
1350 mm  | 53.1 in.
Max weight
1230 kg  | 2712 lbs
Ride height
105 mm  | 4.1 in.
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
765 kg  | 1687 lbs
Number of seats
4
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6.5J x 17
Tire size
205/50 R17
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
1981 Polo II Classic 86C

1.3 (55 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
55 hp @ 5400 rpm.  | 41 kW
Torque
94 Nm @ 3400 rpm.  | 69 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
14.5 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
153 km/h  | 95 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1272 cc  | 1.27 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
75 mm
Transmission Type
4/5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
72 mm
Compression
9.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
42 L  | 11.1 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
240 L  | 8.5 cu-ft
Trunk space (max)
915 L  | 32.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2335 mm  | 91.9 in.
Front track
1320 mm  | 52 in.
Rear track
1345 mm  | 53 in.
Length
3725 mm  | 146.7 in.
Width
1570 mm  | 61.8 in.
Height
1350 mm  | 53.1 in.
Max weight
1230 kg  | 2712 lbs
Ride height
105 mm  | 4.1 in.
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
765 kg  | 1687 lbs
Number of seats
4
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
7J x 15
Tire size
205/55 VR15
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
1981 Polo II Classic 86C

1.3 (75 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
75 hp @ 5400 rpm.  | 56 kW
Torque
94 Nm @ 3400 rpm.  | 69 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
12.0 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
170 km/h  | 106 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1272 cc  | 1.27 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
75 mm
Transmission Type
4/5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
72 mm
Compression
9.5 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
42 L  | 11.1 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
240 L  | 8.5 cu-ft
Trunk space (max)
915 L  | 32.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2335 mm  | 91.9 in.
Front track
1320 mm  | 52 in.
Rear track
1345 mm  | 53 in.
Length
3725 mm  | 146.7 in.
Width
1570 mm  | 61.8 in.
Height
1350 mm  | 53.1 in.
Max weight
1230 kg  | 2712 lbs
Ride height
105 mm  | 4.1 in.
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
765 kg  | 1687 lbs
Number of seats
4
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6.5J x 17
Tire size
205/50 R17
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
1981 Polo II Classic 86C

1.3 (60 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
60 hp @ 5600 rpm.  | 45 kW
Torque
93 Nm @ 3500 rpm.  | 69 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
15.0 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
155 km/h  | 96 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1272 cc  | 1.27 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
75 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
72 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
42 L  | 11.1 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
240 L  | 8.5 cu-ft
Trunk space (max)
915 L  | 32.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2335 mm  | 91.9 in.
Front track
1320 mm  | 52 in.
Rear track
1345 mm  | 53 in.
Length
3725 mm  | 146.7 in.
Width
1570 mm  | 61.8 in.
Height
1350 mm  | 53.1 in.
Max weight
1230 kg  | 2712 lbs
Ride height
105 mm  | 4.1 in.
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
765 kg  | 1687 lbs
Number of seats
4
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6.5J x 15; 6.5J x 16
Tire size
195/65 R15; 205/55 R16
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
1981 Polo II Classic 86C

1.1 (50 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
50 hp @ 5600 rpm.  | 37 kW
Torque
75 Nm @ 3500 rpm.  | 55 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
16.0 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
148 km/h  | 92 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1093 cc  | 1.09 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
69.5 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
72 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
42 L  | 11.1 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
240 L  | 8.5 cu-ft
Trunk space (max)
915 L  | 32.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2335 mm  | 91.9 in.
Front track
1320 mm  | 52 in.
Rear track
1345 mm  | 53 in.
Length
3725 mm  | 146.7 in.
Width
1570 mm  | 61.8 in.
Height
1350 mm  | 53.1 in.
Max weight
1230 kg  | 2712 lbs
Ride height
105 mm  | 4.1 in.
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
765 kg  | 1687 lbs
Number of seats
4
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R18
Tire size
245/60 R18
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
1981 Polo II Classic 86C

1.0 (40 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
40 hp @ 5300 rpm.  | 30 kW
Torque
73 Nm @ 2700 rpm.  | 54 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
19.0 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
138 km/h  | 86 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1043 cc  | 1.04 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Transverse
Cylinder bore
75 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
59 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
42 L  | 11.1 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
240 L  | 8.5 cu-ft
Trunk space (max)
915 L  | 32.3 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2335 mm  | 91.9 in.
Front track
1320 mm  | 52 in.
Rear track
1345 mm  | 53 in.
Length
3725 mm  | 146.7 in.
Width
1570 mm  | 61.8 in.
Height
1350 mm  | 53.1 in.
Max weight
1230 kg  | 2712 lbs
Ride height
105 mm  | 4.1 in.
Number of doors
2
Curb weight
765 kg  | 1687 lbs
Number of seats
4
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R15
Tire size
205/65 R15
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
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