Volkswagen Polo II Coupe (86C) (1981–1994)

The Volkswagen Polo II Coupe (86C) was offered with 13 gasoline engine versions, from 40 to 115 hp, built 1981–1994.

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Production years1981–1994
Body styleCoupe
Doors5
Length146.7 in (3,725 mm)
Width61.8 in (1,570 mm)
Height53.1 in (1,350 mm)
Cargo volume8.5 cu ft (240 l)
Fuel tank11.1 gal (42 l)

All Volkswagen Polo II Coupe (86C) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.1 (50 hp)1981–1983Gasoline50 hp (37 kW)
1.3 (60 hp)1981–1983Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)
1.0 (40 hp)1982–1986Gasoline40 hp (29 kW)
1.3 (75 hp)1982–1989Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)
1.3 (54 hp)1983–1987Gasoline54 hp (40 kW)
1.0 (45 hp)1985–1992Gasoline45 hp (33 kW)56 lb-ft (76 Nm)20.3 s90 mph (145 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.3 D (45 hp)1986–1990Gasoline45 hp (33 kW)
1.3 CAT (55 hp)1987–1994Gasoline55 hp (40 kW)
1.3 G40 (115 hp)1987–1990Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)
1.0 CAT (45 hp)1989–1994Gasoline45 hp (33 kW)
1.3 CAT (75 hp)1989–1994Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)
1.3 G40 (113 hp)1990–1994Gasoline113 hp (83 kW)
1.4 D (48 hp)1990–1994Gasoline48 hp (35 kW)

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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