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1978 Volkswagen Polo
Germany
Gasoline
FWD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1978
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
I (Typ 86)
Seats
5
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.3 Manual
Power (hp)
59 hp
Power (kW)
43 kW
Displacement
1,272 cc
Dimensions
Length
3,500 mm
(137.8 in)
Width
1,560 mm
(61.4 in)
Height
1,335 mm
(52.6 in)
Wheelbase
2,335 mm
(91.9 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Engine Configuration
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Carburator
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Fuel
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
General
Lockable Fuel Cap
Optional
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Drum Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Semi-dependent
Twist-Beam
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,300 mm
(51.2 in)
Track, Rear
1,308 mm
(51.5 in)
Turning Circle
9.6 m
Ground Clearance
106 mm
(4.2 in)
Weight
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Roof Material
Steel
Doors
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Controls
Rotary Dials
Rear-view Mirror
Features
Other Features
Horn
Single Note
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Two-Point-Belt (Lap Belt)
Outer Rear Seats
Centre Rear Seat
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
British Classification
Supermini
Australian Classification
Light Car
Small Car
European Segment
B-Segment
Car.info Classification
Small Family Car
Volkswagen
855 vehicles
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Front Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Trigger
Platform
Volkswagen Group
A01
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Black
Windscreen Wipers
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Heated Windows
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Rims & Tires
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Material
Steel
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Lights
Read Light
Front
Other Equipment
Passenger Side
Optional
Clock
Optional
Carpets
Front
Rear
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Analogue
Optional
Digital
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Material
Textile
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Number of Spokes
2
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Cover
Optional
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
284 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
637 litres
Cover
Foldable
Optional
Design
Accent
Wood
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Pedals
Standard
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Collapsible
Polo
Model
18 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Rear
Other Equipment
Tow Hook
Front
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Whip
Yes
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Hatchback
Variant
Polo Standard
1975–2026
Polo Hatchback Generations
1 of 24
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I (Typ 86)
1975–1978
Year
1978
Powertrain
1.3 Manual
Horsepower
59 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
Hatchback
FWD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
