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1981 Volkswagen Polo
Germany
Gasoline
FWD
Hatchback
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1981
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
I Facelift (Typ 86)
Seats
5
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
50 hp
Power (kW)
37 kW
Torque
75 Nm (55 lb-ft)
Top speed
145 km/h
(90 mph)
0–60 mph
14.7 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
15.4 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
3,605 mm
(141.9 in)
Width
1,560 mm
(61.4 in)
Height
1,345 mm
(53.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,330 mm
(91.7 in)
Curb weight
685 kg
(1,510 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,500 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
3.5 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
1,093 cc
12 V
Engine Configuration
Bore
69.5 mm
(2.7 in)
Stroke
72 mm
(2.8 in)
Compression Ratio
8 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Service Intervals
Air Filter
30,000 km / 2 years
Fuel Filter
30,000 km
(18,641 mi)
Spark Plug
30,000 km
(18,641 mi)
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Interior Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 3
4-speed
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
3.45 :1
2nd Gear
2.05 :1
3rd Gear
1.35 :1
4th Gear
0.96 :1
Reverse
3.38 :1
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Front Brakes
Diameter
239 mm
(9.4 in)
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Semi-dependent
Twist-Beam
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
36 litres
Lockable Fuel Cap
Optional
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
8.2 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,295 mm
(51.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,310 mm
(51.6 in)
Turning Circle
9.6 m
Ground Clearance
105 mm
(4.1 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
Connectivity
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
Carburator
Camshaft Type
OHC
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Rear Brakes
Diameter
189 mm
(7.4 in)
Gross Weight
1,100 kg
(2,425 lb)
Cargo Capacity
415 kg
(915 lb)
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
Rear Wiper
Optional
Rear Washer System
Optional
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Fog Lights
Headlight Washers
Optional
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
4 pcs
Bolt Distance
100
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
FM
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
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
Optional
Ashtray
Front (Retractable)
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
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
285 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
900 litres
Cover
Foldable
Optional
Design
Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Pedals
Standard
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Optional
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Optional
Headrest, Height
Optional
Collapsible
Polo
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Optional
Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Optional
First Row
Optional
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Yes
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Split Fold Ratio
No Split
Hatchback
Variant
Polo Standard
1975–2026
Polo Hatchback Generations
2 of 24
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I Facelift (Typ 86)
1979–1981
Year
1981
Powertrain
1.1
Horsepower
50 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Hatchback
FWD
Gasoline
Manual, 3 | 4-speed
