Volkswagen South Africa – Polo Specifications

New Polo Specifications

X: Standard
O: Optional
—: Not Available

Engine	1.4 Trendline	1.4 Comfortline	1.6 Trendline	1.6 Comfortline	1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic	1.6 TDI Comfortline
∞ Predicted performance * Fuel Consumption figures calculated according to ECE Directive 99/100/EC Actual fuel consumption may vary based on vehicle loading, climatic and traffic conditions Kerb weight may vary depending on options fitted to vehicle. * Standard with radio systems.
Cylinders	4	4	4	4	4	4
Capacity(cm³)	1,398	1,398	1,598	1,598	1,598	1,598
Bore/Stroke(mm)	76,5 / 75,6	76,5 / 75,6	76,5 / 86,9	76,5 / 86,9	76,5 / 86,9	79.5 / 80.5
Valves(per cylinder)	4	4	4	4	4	4
Compression Ratio	10,5:1	10,5:1	10,5:1	10,5:1	10,5:1	16.5
Power output(kW @ r/min)	63 @ 5000	63 @ 5000	77 @ 5250	77 @ 5250	77 @ 5250	77 @ 4,400
Torque(Nm @ r/min)	132 @3600	132 @3600	155 @3500	155 @3500	155 @3500	250 @ 1,500 - 2,500
Fuel Injection	X	X	X	X	X	—
Common Rail	—	—	—	—	—	X
Turbo charged	—	—	—	—	—	X
Emissions Level	EU 2	EU 2	EU 2	EU 2	EU 2	EU 4
CO₂ Emissions(g/km)	144	144	153	153	157	109
Transmission	1.4 Trendline	1.4 Comfortline	1.6 Trendline	1.6 Comfortline	1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic	1.6 TDI Comfortline
5-speed manual	X	X	X	X	—	X
6-speed automatic	—	—	—	—	X	—
Gear Ratios:
1st gear	3.455	3.455	3.455	3.455	4.148	3.78
2nd gear	1.955	1.955	1.955	1.955	2.37	2.12
3rd gear	1.281	1.281	1.281	1.281	1.556	1.27
4th gear	0.881	0.881	0.881	0.881	1.155	0.86
5th gear	0.673	0.673	0.673	0.673	0.859	0.66
6th gear	NA	NA	NA	NA	0.686	—
Reverse	3.18	3.18	3.18	3.18	3.394	3.6
Final Drive ratio	4.533	4.533	4.533	4.533	3.68	3.16
Performance	1.4 Trendline	1.4 Comfortline	1.6 Trendline	1.6 Comfortline	1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic	1.6 TDI Comfortline
Acceleration in seconds(0 - 100 km/h)	12.5	12.5	11.3	11.3	11.8∞	10.4
Top speed(km/h)	177	177	188	188	185∞	189
Fuel consumption (litres / 100 km)*	1.4 Trendline	1.4 Comfortline	1.6 Trendline	1.6 Comfortline	1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic	1.6 TDI Comfortline
Extra-urban	4.9	4.9	5.1	5.1	5.3	3.6
Urban cycle	8.0	8.0	8.7	8.7	9.0	5.1
Combined	6.1	6.1	6.4	6.4	6.7	4.2
Running Gear	1.4 Trendline	1.4 Comfortline	1.6 Trendline	1.6 Comfortline	1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic	1.6 TDI Comfortline
Front axle:
Suspension struts, wishbone	X	X	X	X	X	X
Anti-roll bar	X	X	X	X	X	X
Rear axle:
Suspension struts, toe correcting, torsion beam, trailing arm axle	X	X	X	X	X	X
Brakes	1.4 Trendline	1.4 Comfortline	1.6 Trendline	1.6 Comfortline	1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic	1.6 TDI Comfortline
ABS with EBD	X	X	X	X	X	X
Brake fluid warning indicator	X	X	X	X	X	X
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Hill hold control	—	—	—	O	—	X
Front discs	X	X	X	X	X	X
Rear disc brakes	—	—	X	X	X	X
Wheelrims / tyres	1.4 Trendline	1.4 Comfortline	1.6 Trendline	1.6 Comfortline	1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic	1.6 TDI Comfortline
5J X 14 steel; tyres: 175/70 R14	X	—	X	—	—	—
6J X 15 "Riverside" alloy; tyres: 185/60 R15	—	X	—	X	X	X
Lockable wheelbolts	—	X	—	X	X	X
Full size steel spare wheel	X	X	X	X	X	X
Tool kit & jack	X	X	X	X	X	X
Dimensions / Capacities	1.4 Trendline	1.4 Comfortline	1.6 Trendline	1.6 Comfortline	1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic	1.6 TDI Comfortline
Fuel tank	45	45	45	45	45	45
Luggage compartment volume(in l)	280	280	280	280	280	280
with rear seats folded(in l)	952	952	952	952	952	952
DIN Kerb Weight(kg)** (Mass of vehicle, 90% fueled, without driver)	1049	1049	1056	1056	1139	1171
Length(mm)	3970	3970	3970	3970	3970	3970
Width(mm)	1682	1682	1682	1682	1682	1682
Height(mm)	1462	1462	1462	1462	1462	1462
Track – front(mm)	1463	1463	1463	1463	1463	1463
Track – rear(mm)	1456	1456	1456	1456	1456	1456
Turning circle(m)	10.6	10.6	10.6	10.6	10.6	10.6
Wheel base(mm)	2470	2470	2470	2470	2470	2470
Drag co-efficient(Cd)	0.32	0.32	0.32	0.32	0.32	0.32
Ground Clearance(mm)	115	115	115	115	115	115
Safety	1.4 Trendline	1.4 Comfortline	1.6 Trendline	1.6 Comfortline	1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic	1.6 TDI Comfortline
Dual front airbags with passenger airbag deactivation	X	X	X	X	X	X
Side airbags	X	X	X	X	X	X
Curtain airbags, front & rear	O	O	O	O	O	O
Height adjustable seatbelts for driver and front passenger	X	X	X	X	X	X
3-point seatbelt for centre rear seat	X	X	X	X	X	X
ISOFIX child seat mounting points	X	X	X	X	X	X
Childproof locks on rear doors	X	X	X	X	X	X
High level brake light	X	X	X	X	X	X
Warning triangle in boot	X	X	X	X	X	X
Security	1.4 Trendline	1.4 Comfortline	1.6 Trendline	1.6 Comfortline	1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic	1.6 TDI Comfortline
Alarm with back-up horn and towing protection	X	—	X	—	—	—
Alarm with back-up horn, towing protection and ultrasonic interior monitoring	—	X	—	X	X	X
Immobiliser	X	X	X	X	X	X
Remote central locking	X	X	X	X	X	X
Seats	1.4 Trendline	1.4 Comfortline	1.6 Trendline	1.6 Comfortline	1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic	1.6 TDI Comfortline
Standard front seats	X	X	X	X	X	X
Front sport seats	—	O#	—	O#	O#	O#
“Metric” interior cloth trim for seats and door trim panels	X	—	X	—	—	—
“Fonzie” comfort interior cloth trim for seats and door trim panels	—	X	—	X	X	X
Alcantara / Vienna leather trim	—	O	—	O	O	O
Height adjustable driver's seat	X	X	X	X	X	X
Height adjustable passenger's seat	—	X	—	X	X	X
Height adjustable headrest	X	X	X	X	X	X
Three rear head restraints	X	X	X	X	X	X
Foldable rear seats(split 60/40)	X	X	X	X	X	X
Heated front seats	—	O#	—	O#	O#	O#
Storage pockets on the rear of front seats	—	X	—	X	X	X
Windows	1.4 Trendline	1.4 Comfortline	1.6 Trendline	1.6 Comfortline	1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic	1.6 TDI Comfortline
Tinted side & rear window glass, heat-insulating	X	X	X	X	X	X
Front electric windows	X	—	X	—	—	—
Electric windows, front and rear	—	X	—	X	X	X
Heated rear window	X	X	X	X	X	X
Mirrors	1.4 Trendline	1.4 Comfortline	1.6 Trendline	1.6 Comfortline	1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic	1.6 TDI Comfortline
Dual manual remote	X	—	X	—	—	—
Electric mirrors	—	X	—	X	X	X
Colour-coded mirrors	—	X	—	X	X	X
Heated mirrors	—	X	—	X	X	X
Integrated indicators in side mirrors	X	X	X	X	X	X
Manual anti-dazzle rear view mirror	X	X	X	X	X	X
Vanity mirrors, driver and passenger	X	—	X	—	—	—
Illuminated vanity mirrors, driver and passenger	—	X	—	X	X	X
Wiper System	1.4 Trendline	1.4 Comfortline	1.6 Trendline	1.6 Comfortline	1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic	1.6 TDI Comfortline
Wiper system with intermittant control(4-speed potentiometer)	X	X	X	X	X	X
Rear wiper and washer	X	X	X	X	X	X
Interior Features	1.4 Trendline	1.4 Comfortline	1.6 Trendline	1.6 Comfortline	1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic	1.6 TDI Comfortline
4 speed heating and fresh air ventilation system	X	X	X	X	X	X
Semi-automatic air-conditioner (Climatic) with glove compartment cooling	O	X	O	X	X	X
Dust & pollen filter	X	X	X	X	X	X
Multi-function computer	—	X	—	X	X	X
Standard instrument cluster with speedometer, tachometer, digital clock, fuel level and temperature indicators	X	—	X	—	—	—
Comfort instrument cluster including chrome trim and multi-function display	—	X	—	X	X	X
12V power socket in centre console	X	X	X	X	X	X
Smoker’s package: cigarette lighter and ashtrays	O	O	O	O	O	O
Headlight range adjustment electrical	X	X	X	X	X	X
Dimmable illumination	X	X	X	X	X	X
Cruise Control	O	O	O	O	O	O
Cup holders, 2 integrated into centre console, 1 rear	X	X	X	X	X	X
Radio preparation	X	—	X	—	—	—
Radio/CD RCD-210 with MP3 functionaility and 6 loudspeakers	O	X	O	X	X	X
Auxilliary input for external audio source***	O	X	O	X	X	X
Front door pockets	X	X	X	X	X	X
Front & rear floor mats	—	X	—	X	X	X
Height adjustable steering column	X	X	X	X	X	X
Reach adjustable steering column	X	X	X	X	X	X
Standard 3-spoke steering wheel	X	—	X	—	—	—
Leather Multi-function 3-spoke steering wheel with matt chrome insert	—	X	—	X	X	X
Leather gearshift knob & handbrake cover	—	X	—	X	X	X
High tone hooter	X	—	X	—	—	—
Dual tone hooter	—	X	—	X	X	X
Lights on warning buzzer	X	X	X	X	X	X
Interior courtesy light with delay	X	X	X	X	X	X
Reading lights 2 front, 1 rear	—	X	—	X	X	X
Luggage compartment lighting	X	X	X	X	X	X
Power steering	X	X	X	X	X	X
“Hooks & Eyes” – Hooks in luggage compartment and coat hook; pen, notes, coins and sunglasses holders	X	X	X	X	X	X
Luggage tie downs (x4) in luggage compartment	X	X	X	X	X	X
Interior chrome package: Handbrake knob, door handles, gear boot frame, air-vent frames rotary switch sides and switch bezel edges	—	X	—	X	X	X
Exterior	1.4 Trendline	1.4 Comfortline	1.6 Trendline	1.6 Comfortline	1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic	1.6 TDI Comfortline
"Bee-sting" roof antenna	X	X	X	X	X	X
Single lamp headlights with high / low beam in darkened housing	X	—	X	—	—	—
Twin lamp headlights	—	X	—	X	X	X
Chrome trim detail on front grille	—	X	—	X	X	X
Front foglights	—	X	—	X	X	X
Rear foglight	X	X	X	X	X	X
Colour-coded door handles	—	X	—	X	X	X
Colour-coded bumpers	X	X	X	X	X	X
Black side door handles	X	—	X	—	—	—
Park distance control(rear)	O	O	O	O	O	O
Guarantees	1.4 Trendline	1.4 Comfortline	1.6 Trendline	1.6 Comfortline	1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic	1.6 TDI Comfortline
3-year / 120,000km Warranty	X	X	X	X	X	X
12-year Anti-corrosion Warranty	X	X	X	X	X	X
Volkswagen Automotion Maintenance Plan(5yr / 60,000km)	O	O	O	O	O	O
Volkswagen Service Plan(5yr / 60,000km)	O	O	O	O	O	O
15,000 km service intervals	X	X	X	X	X	X

Engine	1.6 Cross Polo	1.6 TDI Cross Polo
∞ Predicted performance * Fuel Consumption figures calculated according to ECE Directive 99/100/EC Actual fuel consumption may vary based on vehicle loading, climatic and traffic conditions Kerb weight may vary depending on options fitted to vehicle. * Standard with radio systems.
Cylinders	4	4
Capacity(cm³)	1,598	1,598
Bore/Stroke(mm)	76,5 / 86,9	79.5 / 80.5
Valves(per cylinder)	4	4
Compression Ratio	10,5:1	16.5
Power output	77 @ 5250	77 @ 4,400
Torque(Nm @ r/min)	155 @3500	250 @ 1,500 - 2,500
Fuel Injection	X	—
Common Rail	—	X
Turbo charged	—	X
Emissions Level	EU 2	EU 4
CO₂ Emissions(g/km)	157	113
Transmission	1.6 Cross Polo	1.6 TDI Cross Polo
5-speed manual	X	X
Gear Ratios:
1st gear	3.455	3.78
2nd gear	1.955	2.12
3rd gear	1.281	1.27
4th gear	0.881	0.86
5th gear	0.673	0.66
Reverse	3.18	3.6
Final Drive ratio	4.533	3.16
Performance	1.6 Cross Polo	1.6 TDI Cross Polo
Acceleration in seconds(0 - 100 km/h)	11.5	10.9
Top speed(km/h)	185	186
Fuel consumption (litres / 100 km)*	1.6 Cross Polo	1.6 TDI Cross Polo
Extra-urban	5.2	3.7
Urban cycle	8.9	5.5
Combined	6.6	4.3
Running Gear	1.6 Cross Polo	1.6 TDI Cross Polo
Front axle:
Suspension struts, wishbone	X	X
Anti-roll bar	X	X
Rear axle:
Suspension struts, toe correcting, torsion beam, trailing arm axle	X	X
Raised suspension (+15mm)	X	X
Brakes	1.6 Cross Polo	1.6 TDI Cross Polo
ABS with EBD	X	X
Brake fluid warning indicator	X	X
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Hill hold control	O	X
Front discs	X	X
Rear disc brakes	X	X
Wheelrims / tyres	1.6 Cross Polo	1.6 TDI Cross Polo
7.5J X 17 "Budapest" alloy; tyres: 215/40 R17	X	X
Lockable wheelbolts	X	X
Full size steel spare wheel	X	X
Tool kit & jack	X	X
Dimensions / Capacities	1.6 Cross Polo	1.6 TDI Cross Polo
Fuel tank	45	45
Luggage compartment volume(in l)	280	280
with rear seats folded(in l)	952	952
DIN Kerb Weight(kg)** (Mass of vehicle, 90% fueled, without driver)	1114	1229
Length(mm)	3987	3987
Width(mm)	1698	1698
Height(mm)	1488	1488
Track – front(mm)	1463	1463
Track – rear(mm)	1456	1456
Turning circle(m)	10.6	10.6
Wheel base(mm)	2470	2470
Drag co-efficient(Cd)	0.32	0.32
Ground Clearance(mm)	125	125
Safety	1.6 Cross Polo	1.6 TDI Cross Polo
Dual front airbags with passenger airbag deactivation	X	X
Side airbags	X	X
Curtain airbags, front & rear	O	O
Height adjustable seatbelts for driver and front passenger	X	X
3-point seatbelt for centre rear seat	X	X
ISOFIX child seat mounting points	X	X
Childproof locks on rear doors	X	X
High level brake light	X	X
Warning triangle in boot	X	X
Security	1.6 Cross Polo	1.6 TDI Cross Polo
Alarm with back-up horn, towing protection and ultrasonic interior monitoring	X	X
Immobiliser	X	X
Remote central locking	X	X
Seats	1.6 Cross Polo	1.6 TDI Cross Polo
Front sport seats	X	X
“Dimension” interior cloth trim for seats and door trim panels	X	X
Alcantara / Vienna leather trim	O	O
Height adjustable driver's seat	X	X
Height adjustable passenger's seat	X	X
Height adjustable headrest	X	X
Three rear head restraints	X	X
Foldable rear seats(split 60/40)	X	X
Heated front seats	—	—
Storage pockets on the rear of front seats	X	X
Windows	1.6 Cross Polo	1.6 TDI Cross Polo
Tinted side & rear window glass, heat-insulating	X	X
Electric windows, front and rear	X	X
Heated rear window	X	X
Mirrors	1.6 Cross Polo	1.6 TDI Cross Polo
Electric mirrors	X	X
Silver exterior mirrors	X	X
Heated mirrors	X	X
Integrated indicators in side mirrors	X	X
Manual anti-dazzle rear view mirror	X	X
Illuminated vanity mirrors, driver and passenger	X	X
Wiper System	1.6 Cross Polo	1.6 TDI Cross Polo
Wiper system with intermittant control(4-speed potentiometer)	X	X
Rear wiper and washer	X	X
Interior Features	1.6 Cross Polo	1.6 TDI Cross Polo
4 speed heating and fresh air ventilation system	X	X
Semi-automatic air-conditioner (Climatic) with glove compartment cooling	X	X
Dust & pollen filter	X	X
Multi-function computer	X	X
Comfort instrument cluster including chrome trim and multi-function display	X	X
12V power socket in centre console	X	X
Smoker’s package: cigarette lighter and ashtrays	O	O
Headlight range adjustment electrical	X	X
Dimmable illumination	X	X
Cruise Control	O	O
Cup holders, 2 integrated into centre console, 1 rear	X	X
Radio/CD RCD-210 with MP3 functionaility and 6 loudspeakers	X	X
Auxilliary input for external audio source***	X	X
Front door pockets	X	X
Front & rear floor mats	X	X
Height adjustable steering column	X	X
Reach adjustable steering column	X	X
Standard 3-spoke steering wheel	—	—
Leather Multi-function 3-spoke steering wheel with matt chrome insert	X	X
Dual tone hooter	X	X
Lights on warning buzzer	X	X
Interior courtesy light with delay	X	X
Reading lights 2 front, 1 rear	X	X
Luggage compartment lighting	X	X
Power steering	X	X
Aluminium-look pedals	X	X
“Hooks & Eyes” – Hooks in luggage compartment and coat hook; pen, notes, coins and sunglasses holders	X	X
Luggage tie downs (x4) in luggage compartment	X	X
Interior chrome package: Handbrake knob, door handles, gear boot frame, air-vent frames rotary switch sides and switch bezel edges	X	X
Exterior	1.6 Cross Polo	1.6 TDI Cross Polo
Panoramic Sunroof	—	—
"Bee-sting" roof antenna	X	X
Twin lamp headlights	X	X
Chrome trim detail on front grille	X	X
Front foglights	X	X
Rear foglight	X	X
Colour-coded bumpers	—	—
Colour-coded bumpers, with silver & anthracite stylised accents	X	X
Black side sill broadening & lower door covers	X	X
Black moulded covers for wheel arches and rocker panel	X	X
Park distance control(rear)	O	O
Silver roof rails	X	X
“Cross” decal on rear doors	X	X
Guarantees	1.6 Cross Polo	1.6 TDI Cross Polo
3-year / 120,000km Warranty	X	X
12-year Anti-corrosion Warranty	X	X
Volkswagen Automotion Maintenance Plan(5yr / 60,000km)	O	O
Volkswagen Service Plan(5yr / 60,000km)	O	O
15,000 km service intervals	X	X

Notes

All features and options subject to change without notice.
Dimensions, capacities and abilities apply to standard vehicles.
All vehicles are compatible with lead-free fuel.
Actual fuel consumption may vary based on vehicle loading, climatic and traffic conditions, and driving style.

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