Specifications: Volkswagen Polo III Classic 1.7 SDI (60 Hp) 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

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Volkswagen Polo III Classic 1.7 SDI (60 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Polo
Generation Polo III Classic
Modification (Engine) 1.7 SDI (60 Hp)
Start of production 1997 year
End of production 2000 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 6.8 l/100 km
34.6 US mpg
41.5 UK mpg
14.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 4 l/100 km
58.8 US mpg
70.6 UK mpg
25 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 18.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 18.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 17.2 sec
Maximum speed 155 km/h
96.31 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 17.7 kg/Hp, 56.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 9.2 kg/Nm, 108.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 60 Hp @ 4200 rpm.
Power per litre 35 Hp/l
Torque 115 Nm @ 2200 rpm.
84.82 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code AKU
Engine displacement 1716 cm3
104.72 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 79.5 mm
3.13 in.
Piston Stroke 86.4 mm
3.4 in.
Compression ratio 19.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Direct injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 4.7 l
4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt
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Coolant 6.5 l
6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1060 kg
2336.9 lbs.
Max. weight 1520 kg
3351.03 lbs.
Max load 460 kg
1014.13 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 455 l
16.07 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 760 l
26.84 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 45 l
11.89 US gal | 9.9 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4164 mm
163.94 in.
Width 1640 mm
64.57 in.
Height 1414 mm
55.67 in.
Wheelbase 2441 mm
96.1 in.
Front track 1429 mm
56.26 in.
Rear (Back) track 1410 mm
55.51 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Suspension with traction connecting levers
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Drum
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 185/60 R14
Wheel rims size 6J x 14

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