Specifications: Volkswagen Polo III (6N6KV) 1.7 SDI (60 Hp) 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

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Volkswagen Polo III (6N/6KV) 1.7 SDI (60 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Polo
Generation Polo III (6N/6KV)
Modification (Engine) 1.7 SDI (60 Hp)
Start of production 1997 year
End of production 2000 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3-5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 5.9 l/100 km
39.9 US mpg
47.9 UK mpg
16.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 3.6 l/100 km
65.3 US mpg
78.5 UK mpg
27.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 4.4 l/100 km
53.5 US mpg
64.2 UK mpg
22.7 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 17.4 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 17.4 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 16.5 sec
Maximum speed 157 km/h
97.56 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 16.1 kg/Hp, 62.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8.4 kg/Nm, 119.2 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 965 kg
2127.46 lbs.
Max. weight 1435 kg
3163.63 lbs.
Max load 470 kg
1036.17 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 245 l
8.65 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 975 l
34.43 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 45 l
11.89 US gal | 9.9 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 3715 mm
146.26 in.
Width 1655 mm
65.16 in.
Height 1420 mm
55.91 in.
Wheelbase 2400 mm
94.49 in.
Front track 1351 mm
53.19 in.
Rear (Back) track 1384 mm
54.49 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 Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Drum
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 175/65 R13 T
Wheel rims size 13

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