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Volkswagen Polo Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1994–2001) — Third Generation

The third-generation Volkswagen Polo brings practical transport in several body styles, from the compact Mini 3-doors to the versatile Estate 5-door. It suits city driving and longer trips alike.

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Volkswagen Polo Engines and Transmissions

The Volkswagen Polo engine lineup covers everyday needs with a mix of gasoline and diesel units. The 1.0 MT pairs a small gasoline engine with a manual gearbox for efficient town use, while the 1.7 MT diesel suits higher-mileage drivers. For relaxed driving, the 1.6 AT offers gasoline power with automatic shifting. All send power to the front wheels.

Sedan — Volkswagen Polo Engines and Transmissions

Sedan 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	999 cm³	50 hp	37 kW	86 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1390 cm³	54 hp	40 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1390 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	116 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1390 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	126 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1595 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	135 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	145 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	99 hp	73 kW	152 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1984 cm³	116 hp	85 kW	166 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.7 MT	Diesel	1716 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	115 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	68 hp	50 kW	133 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	202 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	235 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1595 cm³	100 hp	74 kW	145 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1595 cm³	100 hp	74 kW	145 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	64 hp	47 kW	124 N⋅m	Manual	FWD

Estate 5-door — Volkswagen Polo Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Volkswagen Polo Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1390 cm³	54 hp	40 kW	110 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1390 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	116 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1390 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	124 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1598 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	135 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1781 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	145 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.7 MT	Diesel	1716 cm³	57 hp	42 kW	115 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	64 hp	47 kW	125 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	68 hp	50 kW	133 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	235 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1595 cm³	101 hp	74 kW	140 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1598 cm³	101 hp	74 kW	144 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	210 N⋅m	Manual	FWD

Mini 5-doors — Volkswagen Polo Engines and Transmissions

Mini 5-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	999 cm³	50 hp	37 kW	86 N⋅m	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	100 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1390 cm³	100 hp	74 kW	128 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.7 MT	Diesel	1716 cm³	57 hp	42 kW	106 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.7 MT	Diesel	1716 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	115 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	64 hp	47 kW	124 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1390 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	116 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.4 AT	Gasoline	1390 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	116 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1598 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	135 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1598 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	135 N⋅m	Automatic	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
1.0 MT	Gasoline	999 cm³	50 hp	37 kW	86 N⋅m	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	100 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1390 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	116 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.4 AT	Gasoline	1390 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	116 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1598 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	135 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1598 cm³	75 hp	55 kW	135 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.7 MT	Diesel	1716 cm³	57 hp	42 kW	106 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.7 MT	Diesel	1716 cm³	60 hp	44 kW	115 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.9 MT	Diesel	1896 cm³	64 hp	47 kW	124 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.4 MT	Gasoline	1390 cm³	100 hp	74 kW	128 N⋅m	Manual	FWD

Volkswagen Polo Dimensions

Sedan — Volkswagen Polo Dimensions

Sedan Volkswagen Polo Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.0 MT	3715 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	880 kg	1375 kg	104 mm
1.4 MT	3715 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	985 kg	1400 kg	110 mm
1.4 MT	3715 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	945 kg	1455 kg	104 mm
1.4 MT	3715 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	1040 kg	1500 kg	110 mm
1.6 MT	3715 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	1025 kg	1485 kg	104 mm
1.8 MT	3715 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	1100 kg	1385 kg	104 mm
1.8 MT	3715 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	1100 kg	1385 kg	104 mm
2.0 MT	3715 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	Not provided	Not provided	110 mm
1.7 MT	3715 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	1060 kg	1520 kg	104 mm
1.9 MT	3715 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	1120 kg	1580 kg	110 mm
1.9 MT	3715 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	1145 kg	1605 kg	104 mm
1.9 MT	3715 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	1115 kg	1175 kg	104 mm
1.6 MT	3715 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	1025 kg	1510 kg	104 mm
1.6 AT	3715 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	1065 kg	1550 kg	104 mm
1.9 MT	3715 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	1100 kg	1500 kg	104 mm

Estate 5-door — Volkswagen Polo Dimensions

Estate 5-door Volkswagen Polo Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.4 MT	4137 mm	1640 mm	1433 mm	2444 mm	1030 kg	1490 kg	140 mm
1.4 MT	4137 mm	1640 mm	1433 mm	2444 mm	1030 kg	1490 kg	140 mm
1.4 MT	4137 mm	1640 mm	1433 mm	2444 mm	1055 kg	1515 kg	140 mm
1.6 MT	4137 mm	1640 mm	1433 mm	2444 mm	1055 kg	1515 kg	140 mm
1.8 MT	4137 mm	1640 mm	1433 mm	2444 mm	1055 kg	1515 kg	140 mm
1.7 MT	4137 mm	1640 mm	1433 mm	2444 mm	1090 kg	1550 kg	140 mm
1.9 MT	4137 mm	1640 mm	1433 mm	2444 mm	1160 kg	1620 kg	140 mm
1.9 MT	4137 mm	1640 mm	1433 mm	2444 mm	1160 kg	1620 kg	140 mm
1.9 MT	4137 mm	1640 mm	1433 mm	2444 mm	1190 kg	1650 kg	140 mm
1.6 MT	4137 mm	1640 mm	1433 mm	2444 mm	1090 kg	1550 kg	140 mm
1.6 AT	4137 mm	1640 mm	1433 mm	2444 mm	1090 kg	1550 kg	140 mm
1.9 MT	4137 mm	1640 mm	1433 mm	2444 mm	1170 kg	1630 kg	140 mm

Mini 5-doors — Volkswagen Polo Dimensions

Mini 5-doors Volkswagen Polo Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.0 MT	3714 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	880 kg	1375 kg	104 mm
1.0 MT	3714 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	955 kg	1375 kg	104 mm
1.3 MT	3714 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	955 kg	1375 kg	104 mm
1.4 MT	3714 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	1025 kg	1450 kg	104 mm
1.7 MT	3714 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	965 kg	1435 kg	104 mm
1.7 MT	3714 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	965 kg	1435 kg	104 mm
1.9 MT	3714 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	1035 kg	1435 kg	110 mm
1.4 MT	3714 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	885 kg	1400 kg	104 mm
1.4 AT	3714 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	935 kg	1435 kg	104 mm
1.6 MT	3714 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	908 kg	1400 kg	104 mm
1.6 AT	3714 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	971 kg	1400 kg	110 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
1.0 MT	3715 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	880 kg	1375 kg	104 mm
1.0 MT	3715 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	955 kg	1375 kg	104 mm
1.3 MT	3715 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	955 kg	1375 kg	104 mm
1.4 MT	3715 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	885 kg	1400 kg	104 mm
1.4 AT	3715 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	910 kg	1435 kg	104 mm
1.6 MT	3715 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	908 kg	1400 kg	104 mm
1.6 AT	3715 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	971 kg	1400 kg	110 mm
1.7 MT	3715 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	965 kg	1435 kg	104 mm
1.7 MT	3715 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	965 kg	1435 kg	104 mm
1.9 MT	3715 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	1035 kg	1435 kg	104 mm
1.4 MT	3715 mm	1655 mm	1420 mm	2400 mm	1025 kg	1450 kg	104 mm

Volkswagen Polo Cargo Space

Estate 5-door — Volkswagen Polo Cargo Space

Estate 5-door Volkswagen Polo Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min	Trunk volume max
1.4 MT	390 l	1250 l
1.4 MT	390 l	1250 l
1.4 MT	390 l	1250 l
1.6 MT	390 l	1250 l
1.8 MT	390 l	1250 l
1.7 MT	390 l	1250 l
1.9 MT	390 l	1250 l
1.9 MT	390 l	1250 l
1.9 MT	390 l	1250 l
1.6 MT	390 l	1250 l
1.6 AT	390 l	1250 l
1.9 MT	390 l	1250 l

Mini 5-doors — Volkswagen Polo Cargo Space

Mini 5-doors Volkswagen Polo Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min	Trunk volume max
1.0 MT	245 l	975 l
1.0 MT	245 l	975 l
1.3 MT	245 l	975 l
1.4 MT	245 l	975 l
1.7 MT	245 l	975 l
1.7 MT	245 l	975 l
1.9 MT	245 l	975 l
1.4 MT	245 l	975 l
1.4 AT	245 l	975 l
1.6 MT	245 l	975 l
1.6 AT	245 l	975 l

Mini 3-doors — Volkswagen Polo Cargo Space

Mini 3-doors Volkswagen Polo Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min	Trunk volume max
1.0 MT	245 l	975 l
1.0 MT	245 l	975 l
1.3 MT	245 l	975 l
1.4 MT	245 l	975 l
1.4 AT	245 l	975 l
1.6 MT	245 l	975 l
1.6 AT	245 l	975 l
1.7 MT	245 l	975 l
1.7 MT	245 l	975 l
1.9 MT	245 l	975 l
1.4 MT	245 l	975 l