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1997 1.7 SDI (60 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, fuel consumption performance specs, dimensions and volumes

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Model

Polo

Modification

1.7 SDI (60 Hp)

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1997

End of production

2000

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel tank capacity

45 l 11.89 US gal
9.9 UK gal

Engine displacement

1716 cm³ 104.72 cu. In.

Power

60 hp (at 4200 rpm)

Torque

115 Nm (at 2200 rpm) 84.82 lb. ft (at 2200 rpm)

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Top Speed

155 km/h 96 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1060 kg 2336.9 lbs

Length

4164 mm 163.94 in

Width

1640 mm 64.57 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

6J x 14

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

6.8 l/100 km 34.59 US mpg
41.54 UK mpg

- Extra urban

4 l/100 km 58.8 US mpg
70.62 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

155 km/h 96 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

18.1 sec

0 - 60 mph

17.2 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

AKU

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel system

Direct injection

Engine Location

Front, Transverse

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

1716 cm³ 104.72 cu. In.

Power

60 hp (at 4200 rpm)

Torque

115 Nm (at 2200 rpm) 84.82 lb. ft (at 2200 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

79.5 mm 3.13 in

Piston Stroke

86.4 mm 3.4 in

Compression ratio

19.5

Engine oil capacity

4.7 l 4.98 US qt
4.14 UK qt

Coolant

6.5 l 6.89 US qt
5.72 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

low Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4164 mm 163.94 in

Width

1640 mm 64.57 in

Height

1414 mm 55.67 in

Wheelbase

2441 mm 96.1 in

Front track

1429 mm 56.26 in

Rear (Back) track

1410 mm 55.51 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Drum

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Wishbone

- Rear

Suspension with traction connecting levers

Tire size

- Front

185/60 R14

Wheel rims

6J x 14

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1060 kg 2336.9 lbs

Max. weight

1520 kg 3351 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

455 l 16.07 cu ft

- Max. (seats down)

760 l 26.84 cu ft

- Max. roof load

460 kg 1014.1 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Volkswagen Polo III Classic 1.7 SDI (60 Hp) is made in 1997 1998 1999 2000