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VOLKSWAGEN Polo 3 Doors 1990-1994 Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994

VOLKSWAGEN Polo 3 Doors 1990-1994 18 Photos
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Volkswagen introduced a facelift for the second generation of the Polo in 1990, and besides the three-door hatchback and the sedan, it offered a sportier-looking version named Polo Coupe.

The Polo was already an old model. It was on the market since 1981, and the carmaker didn't show an actual intention to change it. Still, it had enough resources to make it a better car. Along the way, it lost the slim bumpers and gained fuel-injected and supercharged engines.

For the 1990 facelift, the carmaker dropped the round headlights for the Polo Coupe. A pair of squared headlamps replaced them, and the entire front fascia got rounded edges. The black slated grille remained in place with a chromed VW badge on it. A wrapped-around plastic bumper extended downwards into an apron enhanced the car's look. For a specific version, the carmaker added flared wheel-arches. In the back, the kammback design with a raked-forward rear windscreen and C-pillars made the little Polo looks sportier.

Inside, the carmaker kept the angular look of the dashboard, with a flat area in front of the passenger side and a small instrument cluster raised in front of the driver. A two-spoke steering wheel was standard, while a three-spoke was on the options list. The instrument panel featured two large dials for a clock and a speedometer with two gauges for the coolant temperature and the fuel level. As an option or standard for the upper trim levels, Volkswagen installed a tachometer. The cabin provided enough room for two occupants at the front and limited for two in the back. Still, for short trips, those were just fine.

Under the hood, the Polo Coupe offered a choice of gasoline engines ranged between 45 hp and 113 hp. The latter was known as the Polo G40 and featured a 1.3-liter supercharged engine.

VOLKSWAGEN Polo 3 Doors 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994
  3 gasoline engines
  • 1.0L 4MT FWD (45 HP)
  • 1.3L 4MT FWD (54 HP)
  • 1.3L 5MT FWD (75 HP)
  1 diesel engine
  • 1.4L D 5MT FWD (48 HP)

VOLKSWAGEN Polo 3 Doors
1.0L 4MT FWD (45 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L 4MT FWD (45 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1043 cm3
Power:33 KW @ 5200 RPM
45 HP @ 5200 RPM
44 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque:56 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM
76 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System:Monopoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:11.1 gallons (42.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:90.1 mph (145 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):20.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:145SR13
DIMENSIONS
Length:148 in (3759 mm)
Width:61.8 in (1570 mm)
Height:53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track:52/53.1 in (1,321/1,349 mm)
Wheelbase:92.1 in (2339 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.1 in (104 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.9 cuFT (309 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:1690.9 lbs (767 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:2711.7 lbs (1230 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:154.7 g/km

VOLKSWAGEN Polo 3 Doors
1.3L 4MT FWD (54 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 4MT FWD (54 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1272 cm3
Power:40 KW @ 5200 RPM
54 HP @ 5200 RPM
54 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque:72 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
97 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Monopoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:11.1 gallons (42.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:95.7 mph (154 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):15.5 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:148 in (3759 mm)
Width:61.8 in (1570 mm)
Height:53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track:52/53.1 in (1,321/1,349 mm)
Wheelbase:92.1 in (2339 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.1 in (104 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.9 cuFT (309 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:1699.8 lbs (771 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:2711.7 lbs (1230 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:171.4 g/km

VOLKSWAGEN Polo 3 Doors
1.3L 5MT FWD (75 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT FWD (75 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1272 cm3
Power:55 KW @ 5900 RPM
75 HP @ 5900 RPM
74 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque:73 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM
99 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:11.1 gallons (42.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:106.9 mph (172 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:155/70 TR13
DIMENSIONS
Length:148 in (3759 mm)
Width:61.8 in (1570 mm)
Height:53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track:52/53.1 in (1,321/1,349 mm)
Wheelbase:92.1 in (2339 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.1 in (104 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.9 cuFT (309 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:1721.8 lbs (781 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:2711.7 lbs (1230 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:169 g/km

VOLKSWAGEN Polo 3 Doors
1.4L D 5MT FWD (48 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L D 5MT FWD (48 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1398 cm3
Power:35 KW @ 4500 RPM
48 HP @ 4500 RPM
47 BHP @ 4500 RPM
Torque:63 lb-ft @ 3100 RPM
85 Nm @ 3100 RPM
Fuel System:Indirect Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:11.1 gallons (42.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:88.2 mph (142 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):19.5 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:148 in (3759 mm)
Width:61.8 in (1570 mm)
Height:53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track:52/53.1 in (1,321/1,349 mm)
Wheelbase:92.1 in (2339 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.1 in (104 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.9 cuFT (309 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:1752.7 lbs (795 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:2755.8 lbs (1250 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:137.8 g/km
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