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1988 Volkswagen Polo
Germany
Gasoline
2WD
Coupe
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1988
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
II (Typ 86c)
Seats
5
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.3 Manual
Power (hp)
59 hp
Power (kW)
43 kW
Displacement
1,272 cc
Dimensions
Length
3,655 mm
(143.9 in)
Width
1,570 mm
(61.8 in)
Height
1,355 mm
(53.3 in)
Wheelbase
2,335 mm
(91.9 in)
Engine & Performance
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Fuel
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
General
Lockable Fuel Cap
Yes
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)
Rear Brakes
Diameter
189 mm
(7.4 in)
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
1,320 mm
(52.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,346 mm
(53.0 in)
Turning Circle
10 m
Weight
Max Roof Load
50 kg
(110 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Trigger
Platform
Volkswagen Group
A02
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
Folding
Manual
Windscreen Wipers
Number of Wiper Speeds
2
Rear Wiper
Yes
Rear Washer System
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Heated Windows
Rear
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Other Equipment
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Whip
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Colour
Finish
Solid
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
4 pcs
Bolt Distance
100
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Colour
Black
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Controls
Faders
Rotary Dials
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Manual
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Coin Holder
Yes
Other Equipment
Clock
Optional
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Front
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Clock
Analogue
Optional
Digital
Optional
Steering Wheel
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Carpet
Optional
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
284 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,050 litres
Design
Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Interior Decor Colour
Black
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Optional
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Optional
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Two-Point-Belt (Lap Belt)
Outer Rear Seats
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Centre
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
Spare Parts BETA
Bulb Types
Low Beam
H4
Main Beam
H4
Fog Light, Front
H3
Fog Light, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Rear/Brake Light
BA15s (P21W)
Reversing Light
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Front
BA15s (P21W)
BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Side
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Polo
Model
18 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
Polo Standard
1982–1994
Polo Coupe Generations
1 of 2
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II (Typ 86c)
1982–1990
Year
1988
Powertrain
1.3 Manual
Horsepower
59 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
CoupeCoupe
2WD
Gasoline