Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1999, 2000, 2001
Volkswagen introduced a final facelift for the third generation of its small-sized vehicle Polo in 1999, and it was more than just minor changes to the original 1994 vehicle.
Since Europe was ready to impose new emission standards, the German automaker had to comply. That meant that it had to improve its vehicles. Thus, even though the car looked almost the same as its predecessor, it sported 70% new parts. For starters, the entire bodywork was galvanized to give better protection against rust. Then there is the improved engine range and, in the end, some new engines.
At the front, the vehicle sported new headlights and a body-colored grille. That helped the car get a more premium appearance, more suitable for its cousin, Audi. In addition, the bumper was redesigned as well. From its profile, the long doors were needed to provide access for the rear seated passengers. Finally, Volkswagen installed bigger taillights at the back, and the bumper was extended up for better protection during parking maneuvers.
The car's interior design was inspired by its smaller brother, the Lupo, but with better materials. Thus, the tilt-forward bucket seats received high-quality velours. In addition, at the back, the flat-folding bench could increase the trunk space.
Under the hood, Volkswagen installed a new range of gasoline and turbo-diesel engines paired with five-speed manual transmissions.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L 5MT FWD (50 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 999 cm3 |
Power: | 37 KW @ 5000 RPM 50 HP @ 5000 RPM 50 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 63 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 86 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93.8 mph (151 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/70 R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 147.2 in (3739 mm) |
Width: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.7/55.1 in (1,389/1,400 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.9 in (2410 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.7 cuFT (246 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1944.5 lbs (882 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3108.5 lbs (1410 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 137 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 74 KW @ 6000 RPM 101 HP @ 6000 RPM 99 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 93 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 126 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116.8 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/55HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 147.2 in (3739 mm) |
Width: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.7/55.1 in (1,389/1,400 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.9 in (2410 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.7 cuFT (246 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2052.5 lbs (931 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3306.9 lbs (1500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 161 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 44 KW @ 4700 RPM 60 HP @ 4700 RPM 59 BHP @ 4700 RPM |
Torque: | 86 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 116 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 147.2 in (3739 mm) |
Width: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.7/55.1 in (1,389/1,400 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.9 in (2410 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.7 cuFT (246 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1975.3 lbs (896 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3240.8 lbs (1470 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 146 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5000 RPM 75 HP @ 5000 RPM 74 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 93 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 126 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106.8 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 147.2 in (3739 mm) |
Width: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.7/55.1 in (1,389/1,400 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.9 in (2410 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.7 cuFT (246 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2023.8 lbs (918 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3284.9 lbs (1490 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 149 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L TDI 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 1422 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 4000 RPM 75 HP @ 4000 RPM 74 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 144 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 195 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/55HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 147.2 in (3739 mm) |
Width: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.7/55.1 in (1,389/1,400 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.9 in (2410 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.7 cuFT (246 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2184.8 lbs (991 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3417.2 lbs (1550 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 65.3 mpg US (3.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 119 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L D 5MT FWD (64 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 47 KW @ 4400 RPM 64 HP @ 4400 RPM 63 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 124 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 147.2 in (3739 mm) |
Width: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.7/55.1 in (1,389/1,400 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.9 in (2410 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.7 cuFT (246 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2001.8 lbs (908 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3262.8 lbs (1480 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 154 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L SDI 5MT FWD (64 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 47 KW @ 4200 RPM 64 HP @ 4200 RPM 63 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 124 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 147.2 in (3739 mm) |
Width: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.7/55.1 in (1,389/1,400 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.9 in (2410 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.7 cuFT (246 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2076.8 lbs (942 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3196.7 lbs (1450 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 61.9 mpg US (3.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 127 g/km |