Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1999, 2000, 2001
Sometimes a facelift brings some minor changes that can be noticed only by advised experts. For some others, the modifications are so big that you can barely call that car a facelift. The facelifted version for the third generation of the Polo is a mix of two. From the outside, it is hard to tell the differences. But Volkswagen claimed that up to 70% of the car was new. First of all, the entire bodywork was galvanized, to give better protection against rust. Then there is the improved engine range and, in the end, some new engines.
Some body panels were modified on the 1999 Polo. New headlights and new taillights were installed to give the car a more premium appearance. Its customers were demanding some features from the Audi brand. The headlights received more rounded parts than before. The front bumper was redesigned too. New, bigger taillights were installed in the rear and the bumper was extended up for better protection during parking maneuvers.
Inside, there is a new design with inspiration from the car's smaller brother, the VW Lupo, but with better materials. As for the engines, the three-cylinder 1.4-liter TDI engine was installed in the 5-door version. It was the same unit with 75 hp that had achieved record fuel-efficiency on the Lupo 3L, but with different settings and still featuring very good fuel consumption.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L 5MT FWD (50 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 999 cm3 |
Power: | 37 KW @ 5000 RPM 50 HP @ 5000 RPM 50 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 63 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 86 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93.8 mph (151 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18.4 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: | 155/70TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 147.2 in (3739 mm) |
Width: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.7/55.1 in (1,389/1,400 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.9 in (2410 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.7 cuFT (246 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1944.5 lbs (882 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3108.5 lbs (1410 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 137 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 74 KW @ 6000 RPM 101 HP @ 6000 RPM 99 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 93 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 126 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116.8 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/55 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 147.2 in (3739 mm) |
Width: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.7/55.1 in (1,389/1,400 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.9 in (2410 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.7 cuFT (246 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2052 lbs (931 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3306.9 lbs (1500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 161 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5000 RPM 75 HP @ 5000 RPM 74 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 93 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 126 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106.8 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.3 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 147.2 in (3739 mm) |
Width: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.7/55.1 in (1,389/1,400 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.9 in (2410 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.7 cuFT (246 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2023.8 lbs (918 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3284 lbs (1490 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 149 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD FWD (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 44 KW @ 4700 RPM 60 HP @ 4700 RPM 59 BHP @ 4700 RPM |
Torque: | 86 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 116 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.5 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: | 175/65 TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 147.2 in (3739 mm) |
Width: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.7/55.1 in (1,389/1,400 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.9 in (2410 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.7 cuFT (246 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1944.5 lbs (882 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3108.6 lbs (1410 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 146 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L TDI 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 1422 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 4000 RPM 75 HP @ 4000 RPM 74 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 144 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 195 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.9 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/55 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 147.2 in (3739 mm) |
Width: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.7/55.1 in (1,389/1,400 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.9 in (2410 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.7 cuFT (246 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2184.8 lbs (991 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3417.3 lbs (1550 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 65.3 mpg US (3.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 119 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L D 5MT FWD (64 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 47 KW @ 4400 RPM 64 HP @ 4400 RPM 63 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 124 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.6 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: | 175/65TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 147.2 in (3739 mm) |
Width: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.7/55.1 in (1,389/1,400 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.9 in (2410 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.7 cuFT (246 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2001.8 lbs (908 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3262.9 lbs (1480 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 41.2 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 154 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L SDI 5MT FWD (64 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1896 cm3 |
Power: | 47 KW @ 4400 RPM 64 HP @ 4400 RPM 63 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 124 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.8 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: | 175/65TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 147.2 in (3739 mm) |
Width: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.7/55.1 in (1,389/1,400 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.9 in (2410 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.7 cuFT (246 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2076.8 lbs (942 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3196.7 lbs (1450 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 61.9 mpg US (3.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 127 g/km |