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Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994

VOLKSWAGEN Polo 3 Doors 1981-1994 6 Photos
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Just one month after the production of the Polo 1 ended, the Polo 2 was released to the public. It featured a new design, that combined the hatchback with a station wagon. But that wasn't all.

The second generation was available in more body shapes such as the “squareback”, which combined a coupe with a station-wagon, a coupe with raked C-pillars, and a sedan with two doors named Derby. It was offered in three trim levels and the top-spec CL and GL featured a drivetrain carried-over from the first generation.

In 1990, a major facelift, named 2F Polo, was launched on the market. The car was completely overhauled and featured new headlights and a new interior with a dashboard design inspired by the larger Passat. It was the first time when the Polo received power brakes.

The interior started with simple cloth in a single color and black dashboard. For the CL and GL trim levels, there was a different type of upholstery and a blue dashboard. The car featured a stereo and a side rear-view mirror.

In 1981, Polo was equipped with small, 1- and 1.1-liter engines. Later on, the car was fitted with bigger units. The sportiest version was the Polo GTG40 that featured a supercharged 1.3-liter engine that boosted out up to 115 hp. It was the fastest car of its size on the market, obtaining a world record of 129 mph (207.6 kph) over 24 h. The last series 2F Polo rolled out of the factory lanes at Pamplona in August 1994.

VOLKSWAGEN Polo 3 Doors 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994
  4 gasoline engines
  • 1.0L 4MT FWD (40 HP)
  • 1.1L 4MT FWD (50 HP)
  • 1.3L 4MT FWD (60 HP)
  • 1.3L 4MT FWD (75 HP)
  1 diesel engine
  • 1.3L D 5MT FWD (45 HP)

VOLKSWAGEN Polo 3 Doors
1.0L 4MT FWD (40 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L 4MT FWD (40 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1043 cm3
Power:29 KW @ 5300 RPM
39 HP @ 5300 RPM
39 BHP @ 5300 RPM
Torque:55 lb-ft @ 2700 RPM
74 Nm @ 2700 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:11.1 gallons (42.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:83.9 mph (135 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):21.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:135/SR13
DIMENSIONS
Length:144.1 in (3660 mm)
Width:62.2 in (1580 mm)
Height:53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track:52/53.1 in (1,321/1,349 mm)
Wheelbase:92.1 in (2339 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.4 cuFT (294 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:1622.6 lbs (736 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:2491.2 lbs (1130 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:164 g/km

VOLKSWAGEN Polo 3 Doors
1.1L 4MT FWD (50 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.1L 4MT FWD (50 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1093 cm3
Power:37 KW @ 5800 RPM
50 HP @ 5800 RPM
50 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:56 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
76 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:11.1 gallons (42.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:90.7 mph (146 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):15.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:145/SR13
DIMENSIONS
Length:144.1 in (3660 mm)
Width:62.2 in (1580 mm)
Height:53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track:52/53.1 in (1,321/1,349 mm)
Wheelbase:92.1 in (2339 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.4 cuFT (294 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:1532.2 lbs (695 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:2491.2 lbs (1130 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:176 g/km

VOLKSWAGEN Polo 3 Doors
1.3L 4MT FWD (60 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 4MT FWD (60 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1272 cm3
Power:44 KW @ 5600 RPM
60 HP @ 5600 RPM
59 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:70 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
95 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:11.1 gallons (42.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:96.3 mph (155 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:145/SR13
DIMENSIONS
Length:144.1 in (3660 mm)
Width:62.2 in (1580 mm)
Height:53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track:52/53.1 in (1,321/1,349 mm)
Wheelbase:92.1 in (2339 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.9 cuFT (309 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:1545.4 lbs (701 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:2491.2 lbs (1130 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:197 g/km

VOLKSWAGEN Polo 3 Doors
1.3L 4MT FWD (75 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 4MT FWD (75 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1272 cm3
Power:55 KW @ 5800 RPM
75 HP @ 5800 RPM
74 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:77 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM
104 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:11.1 gallons (42.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:103.8 mph (167 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:145/SR13
DIMENSIONS
Length:144.1 in (3660 mm)
Width:62.2 in (1580 mm)
Height:53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track:52/53.1 in (1,321/1,349 mm)
Wheelbase:92.1 in (2339 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.9 cuFT (309 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:1609.4 lbs (730 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:2491.2 lbs (1130 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:167 g/km

VOLKSWAGEN Polo 3 Doors
1.3L D 5MT FWD (45 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L D 5MT FWD (45 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1272 cm3
Power:33 KW @ 4900 RPM
45 HP @ 4900 RPM
44 BHP @ 4900 RPM
Torque:55 lb-ft @ 2700 RPM
75 Nm @ 2700 RPM
Fuel System:Indirect Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:11.1 gallons (42.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:87 mph (140 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):21.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:145/SR13
DIMENSIONS
Length:144.1 in (3660 mm)
Width:62.2 in (1580 mm)
Height:53.5 in (1359 mm)
Front/rear Track:52/53.1 in (1,321/1,349 mm)
Wheelbase:92.1 in (2339 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.9 cuFT (309 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:1717.4 lbs (779 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:2711.7 lbs (1230 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:148 g/km
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