Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994
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.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L 4MT FWD (40 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 83.9 mph (135 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 21.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 135/SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1622.6 lbs (736 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2491.2 lbs (1130 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 164 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.1L 4MT FWD (50 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 90.7 mph (146 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 145/SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1532.2 lbs (695 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2491.2 lbs (1130 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 176 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 4MT FWD (60 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 96.3 mph (155 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 145/SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1545.4 lbs (701 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2491.2 lbs (1130 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 197 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 4MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 103.8 mph (167 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 145/SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1609.4 lbs (730 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2491.2 lbs (1130 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 167 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L D 5MT FWD (45 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 87 mph (140 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 21.2 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: | 145/SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1717.4 lbs (779 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2711.7 lbs (1230 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 148 g/km |