Volkswagen Polo Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1975–1981)

Volkswagen Polo Engines and Transmissions

The Volkswagen Polo engine range focuses on simplicity and efficiency, with manual transmissions and front-wheel drive as standard. For example, the Sedan 2-doors offered 1.3-liter gasoline or diesel options. The Mini 3-doors featured a smaller 0.9-liter gasoline unit, balancing adequate power with low running costs for daily commutes.

Sedan 2-doors — Volkswagen Polo Engines and Transmissions

Sedan 2-doors Volkswagen Polo Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.0 MT	Gasoline	1000 cm³	40 hp	29 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
1.0 MT	Gasoline	1043 cm³	45 hp	33 kW	76 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1272 cm³	55 hp	40 kW	97 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.3 MT	Diesel	1300 cm³	45 hp	33 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD

Mini 3-doors — Volkswagen Polo Engines and Transmissions

Mini 3-doors Volkswagen Polo Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
0.9 MT	Gasoline	895 cm³	40 hp	29 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
1.1 MT	Gasoline	1093 cm³	50 hp	37 kW	56 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.1 MT	Gasoline	1093 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	68 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.3 MT	Gasoline	1272 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD

Volkswagen Polo Dimensions

Sedan 2-doors — Volkswagen Polo Dimensions

Sedan 2-doors Volkswagen Polo Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Ground clearance, minimum
1.0 MT	3725 mm	1570 mm	1350 mm	2335 mm	120 mm
1.0 MT	3725 mm	1570 mm	1350 mm	2335 mm	120 mm
1.3 MT	3725 mm	1570 mm	1350 mm	2335 mm	120 mm
1.3 MT	3725 mm	1570 mm	1350 mm	2335 mm	120 mm

Mini 3-doors — Volkswagen Polo Dimensions

Mini 3-doors Volkswagen Polo Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
0.9 MT	3599 mm	1560 mm	1341 mm	2329 mm	Not provided	Not provided	120 mm
1.1 MT	3599 mm	1560 mm	1341 mm	2329 mm	685 kg	1100 kg	Not provided
1.1 MT	3599 mm	1560 mm	1341 mm	2329 mm	685 kg	1100 kg	Not provided
1.3 MT	3599 mm	1560 mm	1341 mm	2329 mm	Not provided	Not provided	120 mm

Volkswagen Polo Cargo Space

Mini 3-doors — Volkswagen Polo Cargo Space

Mini 3-doors Volkswagen Polo Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min
0.9 MT	368 l
1.1 MT	368 l
1.1 MT	368 l
1.3 MT	368 l

Volkswagen Polo Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1975–1981) — First Generation

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Volkswagen Polo Engines and Transmissions

Sedan 2-doors — Volkswagen Polo Engines and Transmissions

Mini 3-doors — Volkswagen Polo Engines and Transmissions

Volkswagen Polo Dimensions

Sedan 2-doors — Volkswagen Polo Dimensions

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Volkswagen Polo Cargo Space

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