Volkswagen Polo II Coupe (86C) 1.0 (45 hp)

Gasoline engine with 45 hp (33 kW) and 56 lb-ft (76 Nm), built 1985–1992, coupe body, front-wheel drive. The Volkswagen Polo II Coupe (86C) has 9 more powerful gasoline versions.

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Power45 hp (33 kW)
Torque56 lb-ft (76 Nm)
0–62 mph20.3 s
Top speed90 mph (145 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version1.0 (45 hp)
Displacement1.0 L (1,043 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Transverse
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel systemMono-point injection
Compression ratio10
Bore75 mm
Stroke59 mm

Performance

Power45 hp (33 kW) @ 5200 rpm
Torque56 lb-ft (76 Nm) @ 2800 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)20.3 s
Top speed90 mph (145 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City33 mpg (7.2 l/100 km)
Highway35 mpg (6.7 l/100 km)
Fuel tank11.1 gal (42 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleCoupe
Doors5
Length146.7 in (3,725 mm)
Width61.8 in (1,570 mm)
Height53.1 in (1,350 mm)
Curb weight1,687 lb (765 kg)
Gross vehicle weight2,712 lb (1,230 kg)
Cargo volume8.5 cu ft (240 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveFront-wheel drive
Gears4
SteeringHydraulic power steering
Front suspensionCoil spring
Rear suspensionCoil spring
Tires155/70 R13
Wheels5.5J x R13
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a Volkswagen Polo with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Volkswagen Polo II Coupe (86C) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.1 (50 hp)Gasoline50 hp (37 kW)
1.3 (60 hp)Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)
1.0 (40 hp)Gasoline40 hp (29 kW)
1.3 (75 hp)Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)
1.3 (54 hp)Gasoline54 hp (40 kW)
1.3 D (45 hp)Gasoline45 hp (33 kW)
1.3 CAT (55 hp)Gasoline55 hp (40 kW)
1.3 G40 (115 hp)Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)
1.0 CAT (45 hp)Gasoline45 hp (33 kW)
1.3 CAT (75 hp)Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)
1.3 G40 (113 hp)Gasoline113 hp (83 kW)
1.4 D (48 hp)Gasoline48 hp (35 kW)

← All Volkswagen Polo II Coupe (86C) engines

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