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Volkswagen Polo Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2001–2006) — Fourth Generation

The fourth-generation Volkswagen Polo is a practical small car offered in Sedan, Mini 5-doors, and Mini 3-doors bodies. It combines efficient engines with straightforward everyday usability.

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Volkswagen Polo Engines and Transmissions

The Volkswagen Polo engine lineup focuses on simple, dependable choices. For example, a 1.4-liter gasoline engine pairs with an automatic transmission in Sedan and Mini 5-doors models, while a 1.9-liter diesel with a manual gearbox serves drivers who prioritize fuel economy and long-distance torque. All examples drive the front wheels.

Sedan — Volkswagen Polo Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Volkswagen Polo Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.4 MTGasoline1390 cm³75 hp55 kW126 N⋅mManualFWD
1.4 ATGasoline1390 cm³75 hp55 kW126 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.4 MTGasoline1390 cm³100 hp74 kW126 N⋅mManualFWD
1.9 MTDiesel1896 cm³64 hp47 kW125 N⋅mManualFWD

Mini 5-doors — Volkswagen Polo Engines and Transmissions

Mini 5-doors Volkswagen Polo Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.2 MTGasoline1198 cm³54 hp40 kW106 N⋅mManualFWD
1.4 MTGasoline1390 cm³86 hp63 kW130 N⋅mManualFWD
1.4 MTDiesel1422 cm³75 hp55 kW195 N⋅mManualFWD
1.9 MTDiesel1896 cm³101 hp74 kW240 N⋅mManualFWD
1.9 MTDiesel1896 cm³130 hp96 kW310 N⋅mManualFWD
1.2 MTGasoline1198 cm³54 hp40 kW106 N⋅mManualFWD
1.2 MTGasoline1198 cm³64 hp47 kW112 N⋅mManualFWD
1.4 MTGasoline1390 cm³86 hp63 kW130 N⋅mManualFWD
1.4 MTGasoline1390 cm³100 hp74 kW126 N⋅mManualFWD
1.9 MTDiesel1896 cm³102 hp74 kW240 N⋅mManualFWD
1.2 MTGasoline1198 cm³64 hp47 kW112 N⋅mManualFWD
1.4 MTGasoline1390 cm³75 hp55 kW126 N⋅mManualFWD
1.4 ATGasoline1390 cm³75 hp55 kW126 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.4 MTGasoline1390 cm³101 hp74 kW126 N⋅mManualFWD
1.9 MTDiesel1896 cm³64 hp47 kW125 N⋅mManualFWD
1.4 MTGasoline1390 cm³75 hp55 kW126 N⋅mManualFWD
1.4 MTDiesel1422 cm³75 hp55 kW195 N⋅mManualFWD

Mini 3-doors — Volkswagen Polo Engines and Transmissions

Mini 3-doors Volkswagen Polo Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.4 MTDiesel1422 cm³75 hp55 kW195 N⋅mManualFWD
1.4 MTGasoline1390 cm³86 hp63 kW130 N⋅mManualFWD
1.2 MTGasoline1198 cm³54 hp40 kW106 N⋅mManualFWD
1.4 ATGasoline1390 cm³75 hp55 kW126 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.4 MTGasoline1390 cm³101 hp74 kW126 N⋅mManualFWD
1.9 MTDiesel1896 cm³64 hp47 kW125 N⋅mManualFWD
1.2 MTGasoline1198 cm³64 hp47 kW112 N⋅mManualFWD
1.4 MTGasoline1390 cm³75 hp55 kW126 N⋅mManualFWD
1.9 MTDiesel1896 cm³101 hp74 kW240 N⋅mManualFWD

Volkswagen Polo Dimensions

Sedan — Volkswagen Polo Dimensions

Sedan Volkswagen Polo Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weight
1.4 MT4179 mm1650 mm1465 mm2460 mm980 kg1580 kg
1.4 AT4179 mm1650 mm1465 mm2460 mm980 kg1580 kg
1.4 MT4179 mm1650 mm1465 mm2460 mm990 kg1590 kg
1.9 MT4179 mm1650 mm1465 mm2460 mm1045 kg1650 kg

Mini 5-doors — Volkswagen Polo Dimensions

Mini 5-doors Volkswagen Polo Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
1.2 MT3897 mm1650 mm1465 mm2460 mm980 kg1530 kg110 mm
1.4 MT3897 mm1650 mm1465 mm2460 mm1040 kg1580 kg110 mm
1.4 MT3897 mm1650 mm1465 mm2460 mm1090 kg1640 kg110 mm
1.9 MT3897 mm1650 mm1465 mm2460 mm1115 kg1660 kg110 mm
1.9 MT3897 mm1650 mm1465 mm2460 mm1095 kg1650 kg110 mm
1.2 MT3897 mm1650 mm1465 mm2460 mm980 kg1530 kg110 mm
1.2 MT3897 mm1650 mm1465 mm2460 mm1089 kg1540 kg110 mm
1.4 MT3897 mm1650 mm1465 mm2460 mm1040 kg1580 kg110 mm
1.4 MT3897 mm1650 mm1465 mm2460 mm1025 kg1630 kg110 mm
1.9 MT3897 mm1650 mm1465 mm2460 mm1115 kg1660 kg110 mm
1.2 MT3897 mm1650 mm1465 mm2460 mm1010 kg1550 kg110 mm
1.4 MT3897 mm1650 mm1465 mm2460 mm1020 kg1560 kg110 mm
1.4 AT3897 mm1650 mm1465 mm2460 mm1055 kg1600 kg110 mm
1.4 MT3897 mm1650 mm1465 mm2460 mm925 kg1420 kg110 mm
1.9 MT3897 mm1650 mm1465 mm2460 mm1083 kg1630 kg110 mm
1.4 MT3897 mm1650 mm1465 mm2460 mm1101 kg1550 kg110 mm
1.4 MT3897 mm1650 mm1465 mm2460 mm1170 kg1620 kg110 mm

Mini 3-doors — Volkswagen Polo Dimensions

Mini 3-doors Volkswagen Polo Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
1.4 MT3897 mm1650 mm1465 mm2460 mm1090 kg1640 kg110 mm
1.4 MT3897 mm1650 mm1465 mm2460 mm1040 kg1580 kg110 mm
1.2 MT3897 mm1650 mm1465 mm2460 mm980 kg1530 kg110 mm
1.4 AT3897 mm1650 mm1465 mm2460 mm1055 kg1600 kg110 mm
1.4 MT3897 mm1650 mm1465 mm2460 mm1025 kg1630 kg110 mm
1.9 MT3897 mm1650 mm1465 mm2460 mm1083 kg1630 kg110 mm
1.2 MT3897 mm1650 mm1465 mm2460 mm1010 kg1550 kg110 mm
1.4 MT3897 mm1650 mm1465 mm2460 mm1020 kg1560 kg110 mm
1.9 MT3897 mm1650 mm1465 mm2460 mm1115 kg1660 kg110 mm

Volkswagen Polo Cargo Space

Sedan — Volkswagen Polo Cargo Space

Sedan Volkswagen Polo Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
1.4 MT432 l1127 l
1.4 AT432 l1127 l
1.4 MT432 l1127 l
1.9 MT432 l1127 l

Mini 5-doors — Volkswagen Polo Cargo Space

Mini 5-doors Volkswagen Polo Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
1.2 MT249 l
1.4 MT249 l
1.4 MT249 l
1.9 MT249 l
1.9 MT249 l
1.2 MT249 l
1.2 MT249 l
1.4 MT249 l
1.4 MT249 l
1.9 MT249 l
1.2 MT249 l
1.4 MT249 l
1.4 AT249 l
1.4 MT249 l
1.9 MT249 l
1.4 MT249 l
1.4 MT249 l

Mini 3-doors — Volkswagen Polo Cargo Space

Mini 3-doors Volkswagen Polo Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
1.4 MT700 l
1.4 MT700 l
1.2 MT700 l
1.4 AT700 l
1.4 MT700 l
1.9 MT700 l
1.2 MT700 l
1.4 MT700 l
1.9 MT700 l

Volkswagen Polo Trims and Equipment

Volkswagen Polo trim levels tailored equipment to different needs. The 1.4 AT Mini 5-doors, for instance, could be had in Base form with essentials, or Comfortline, which added conveniences and nicer materials. Such trims helped buyers balance budget and comfort without changing the core powertrain.

Volkswagen Polo Trims and Equipment
ModificationBodyEquipment
1.9 MTMini 5-doorsBase
1.2 MTMini 5-doorsYoung
1.4 MTMini 5-doorsBase
1.4 MTMini 5-doorsComfortline
1.4 MTMini 5-doorsTrendline
1.4 ATMini 5-doorsBase
1.4 ATMini 5-doorsComfortline
1.4 ATMini 5-doorsTrendline
1.4 MTMini 5-doorsBase
1.4 MTMini 5-doorsComfortline
1.4 MTMini 5-doorsTrendline
1.9 MTMini 5-doorsBase
1.9 MTMini 5-doorsComfortline
1.2 MTMini 3-doorsYoung
1.4 ATMini 3-doorsComfortline
1.4 ATMini 3-doorsTrendline
1.4 MTMini 3-doorsBase
1.4 MTMini 3-doorsComfortline
1.4 MTMini 3-doorsComfortline
1.4 MTMini 3-doorsTrendline
1.9 MTMini 3-doorsTrendline