2016 Volkswagen Polo GTI

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Vehicle Details

Year
2016
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Variant
GTI
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
V Facelift (Typ 6C)
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 7-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
GTI 230 DSG Sequential
Power (hp)
230 hp
Power (kW)
169 kW
Torque
360 Nm (266 lb-ft)
Displacement
1,798 cc

Dimensions

Length
3,893 mm (153.3 in)
Width
1,682 mm (66.2 in)
Height
1,450 mm (57.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,468 mm (97.2 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
5.8 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
82.5 mm (3.2 in)
Stroke
84.1 mm (3.3 in)
Compression Ratio
9.6 :1
Turbocharger
Single-turbo
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic (Direct) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
DOHC
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Service Intervals
Air Filter
60,000 km / 4 years
Spark Plug
60,000 km / 4 years
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Interior Filter
30,000 km / 2 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 7-speed
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
45 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Control
  • Catalyst
  • Evaporative Control System
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation
  • Positive Crankcase Ventilation

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Leather
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brakes Material
Cast Iron
Brake Caliper Colour
Red
Front Brakes
Diameter
256 mm (10.1 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
230 - 253 mm (9.1 - 10.0 in)
Cooling
Solid

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
  • Front
  • Rear
Sports Suspension
Yes
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Semi-dependent
Twist-Beam

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Width, with Mirrors
1,901 mm (74.8 in)
Width, open Doors
3,456 mm (136.1 in)
Height (Bonnet Open)
1,750 mm (68.9 in)
Track, Front
1,443 mm (56.8 in)
Track, Rear
1,437 mm (56.6 in)
Approach Angle
13.7 °
Breakover Angle
11.8
Departure Angle
16 °
Turning Circle
10.6 m
Ground Clearance
140 mm (5.5 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
970 - 974 mm (38.2 - 38.3 in)
Head Room, Rear
943 mm (37.1 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,042 mm (41.0 in)
Leg Room, Rear
824 mm (32.4 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,386 mm (54.6 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,384 mm (54.5 in)

Weight

Max Roof Load
75 kg (165 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-D
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
  • Plastic
  • Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-out
Platform
Volkswagen Group
A06

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Heated
Yes
Turning Signal
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Optional
Rear Wiper
Yes
Rear Washer System
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
  • Rear
Tinted Windows
Optional
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
  • Front
  • Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Whip
Number of Exhaust Pipes
2
Mud Flaps
Optional
Electric
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Lights

Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
Headlight Washers
Fog Lights
Front
Halogen
Fog Lights › Front
Cornering Lights
Yes
Special Features
Come Home/Leaving Lights
Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Optional

Colour

Door Handles
Same as Car

Rims & Tires

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Optional
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
100
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
57.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Yes
Tightening Torque
120 - 125 Nm
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Indirect
Optional

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Shape
Square
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Micro Filter
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Controls
  • Buttons
  • Rotary Dials
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
  • R1234yf
  • R134A
Connectivity
Radio
  • AM
  • FM
App-Connect
Optional
Bluetooth
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
DAB
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Optional
Memory Card Reader
SD
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Front
USB
USB-A
Connectivity › Media Inputs › USB
Placement
Front
Connectivity › App-Connect
Android Auto
Optional
Apple CarPlay
Optional
Connectivity › Bluetooth
Phone
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Yes
Center Display Controls
  • Buttons
  • Rotary Dial
Displays › Center Display
Type
Colour
Displays › Center Display Controls
Touchscreen
Optional
Features
Dynamic Volume
Yes
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
4 pcs
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
  • Cooled
  • Light
  • Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back Pocket
Yes
Coin Holder
Optional
Card Holder
Optional
Under Seats
Optional
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
  • Rear
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Rear
1
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Rear
Placement
Middle Console
Lights
Read Light
  • Front
  • Rear
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Lights › Guide Light
Footwell
Optional
Side Mirrors
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
  • Center Display
  • Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › 12V Outlet
Trunk
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Optional
Power Steering
Electro-mechanical
Adjustments
  • Tilt
  • Telescope
Sport
Yes
Number of Spokes
3
Material
Leather
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Cover
Foldable
Cargo Hooks
Yes
Carpet
Optional
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
204 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
882 litres
Depth
699 mm (27.5 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,371 mm (54.0 in)
Width
940 mm (37.0 in)
Height
820 mm (32.3 in)
Height, to Trunk Cover
560 mm (22.0 in)
Trunk Door Opening Height
1,990 mm (78.3 in)
Carpet
Rubber
Optional

Design

Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Interior Decor Colour
Black
Accent
Chrome
Transmission Knob Material
Leather
Pedals
Stainless Steel

Seats

Colour & Material
Seat Colour
Black
Stitching Colour
Black
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Manual
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Manual
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Middle
Type of Seat
Sport Seats
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats › Cushion
Backrest
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry
Optional
Keyless Start
Optional
Cruise Control
Optional
Speed Limiter
Optional
Cameras
Optional
Voice Control
Optional
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Cameras
Rear
Optional
Voice Control
Media
Optional
Phone
Optional

Other Features

GPS
Optional
Horn
Dual Note
GPS
SD-Card
Optional

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Yes
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Seat Belt Reminder
Belt Pretensioner
Belt Load Limiter
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
  • Front Seats
  • Outer Rear Seats
  • Centre Rear Seat

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Yes

Brake Systems

Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Differential Lock
Electronic

Sensors

Parking Sensors
Optional
Driver Alertness Warning (DAW)
Yes
Light Sensor
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Remote
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Collision Avoidance System
Yes
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes

Safety Testing

General
Test Year
2009
Adult Occupant
90 %
Child Occupant
86 %
Vulnerable Road Users
41 %
Safety Assist
71 %
Overall
5/5 stars
Test Year
2011
Overall Score
34.96
Adult Occupant
Frontal Offset
14.98
Side Impact
15.98
Pole
2
Whiplash Protection (Assessment)
Acceptable
Pedestrian
Protection (Assessment)
Marginal
Safety Assist
Seat Belt Reminders
2

Airbags

Feature
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag
Side Head Airbag
Curtain Airbag
Airbag cut-off Switch

Child Protection

Isofix
  • Passenger: -
  • Rear: Yes

Other

Identification

VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Right
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Trunk
on Floor
On-board Diagnostic, Port Type
OBD-II
On-board Diagnostic, Port Location
Steering Wheel, Lower Left

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
  • D3S (xenon)
  • H4
  • H7
Main Beam
  • H4
  • H7
Bi-Xenon
D3S
Datyime Running Light
BA15s (P21W)
Fog Light, Front
H8
Fog Light, Rear
BAY9s (H21W)
Cornering Light
H7
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light
BA15s (P21W)
Reversing Light
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Front
BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BAU15s (PY21W)
Read Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Trunk
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
License Plate Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)

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Type
4-5 Doors (D)

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