Specifications: Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 1.4 D (48 Hp) 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994

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Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 1.4 D (48 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Polo
Generation Polo II (86C)
Modification (Engine) 1.4 D (48 Hp)
Start of production 1990 year
End of production 1994 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 5.5 l/100 km
42.8 US mpg
51.4 UK mpg
18.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 4.1 l/100 km
57.4 US mpg
68.9 UK mpg
24.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 5.9 l/100 km
39.9 US mpg
47.9 UK mpg
16.9 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 19.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 19.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 18.5 sec
Maximum speed 142 km/h
88.23 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 16.8 kg/Hp, 59.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 9.5 kg/Nm, 105.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 48 Hp @ 4500 rpm.
Power per litre 34.5 Hp/l
Torque 85 Nm @ 2700 rpm.
62.69 lb.-ft. @ 2700 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code 1W
Engine displacement 1391 cm3
84.88 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 75 mm
2.95 in.
Piston Stroke 78.7 mm
3.1 in.
Compression ratio 22.3:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Precombustion chamber injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 3.5 l
3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt
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Coolant 5.6 l
5.92 US qt | 4.93 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 805 kg
1774.72 lbs.
Max. weight 1250 kg
2755.78 lbs.
Max load 445 kg
981.06 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 240 l
8.48 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 1030 l
36.37 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 42 l
11.1 US gal | 9.24 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 3765 mm
148.23 in.
Width 1570 mm
61.81 in.
Height 1350 mm
53.15 in.
Wheelbase 2335 mm
91.93 in.
Front track 1320 mm
51.97 in.
Rear (Back) track 1345 mm
52.95 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 Coil spring
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 155/70 R13
Wheel rims size 4.5J x 13

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