Volkswagen Polo 1.05 GL 1981 Specifications, Review and Tests

Body type
Hatchback
Doors
3
Drivetrain
Front-wheel (FWD)
Gearbox type
Manual gearbox
Engine type
Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Power (KW / HP)
29 / 40
Displacement (ccm)
1043
Fuel type
Normal

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GENERAL Volkswagen Polo 1.05 GL 1981
Brand Volkswagen
Range Polo
Generation II
Model series Polo (II) (1981 - 1990)
Engine version Polo 1.05
Engine subversion GL
Car body type Hatchback
Number of seats 5
Number of doors 3
Engine type Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Gearbox type Manual gearbox
Drivetrain type Front-wheel (FWD)
Model launch date 08.1981
Model end date 09.1984
PERFORMANCE Volkswagen Polo 1.05 GL 1981
Maximum power (kW) 29
Maximum power (HP) 40
Acceleration (s) 21,2
Top speed (km/h) 135
FUEL ECONOMY / CONSUMPTION Volkswagen Polo 1.05 GL 1981
Fuel type Normal
Gas / fuel tank size 42,0 l
Fuel consumption city 7,9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption at 90 km/h 5,6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption at 120 km/h 7,6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption combined 7,0 l/100 km
EMISSIONS
Emission category without CAT
ENGINE Volkswagen Polo 1.05 GL 1981
Torque 73
Number of gears 4
Installation position / engine type Front engine / Series
Exhaust gas cleaning regulated
Number of cylinders 4
Fuel injection type Injection
Number of valves 2
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 1043
Power / torque 29 kW (40 HP) / 73 Nm
Power (KW) 29
Power (HP) 40
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 1043 ccm
Maximum power at rpm. 5300 RPM
Maximum torque at rpm. 2700 RPM
TRANSMISSION Volkswagen Polo 1.05 GL 1981
Drivetrain type Front-wheel (FWD)
Gearbox type Manual gearbox
Number of gears 4
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITY Volkswagen Polo 1.05 GL 1981
Length (mm) 3655
Width (mm) 1580
Height (mm) 1355
Wheelbase (mm) 2335
Ground clearance (mm) 118 mm
Turning circle (m) 10,0 m
TRUNK DIMENSIONS / CAPACITY
Trunk / boot space (litres) 238
WEIGHTS
Curb (kerb) weight (kg) 736
Gross weight (kg) 1130
Payload weight / capacity (kg) 394
Roof load capacity 50 kg
TOWING
Towing capacity / weight (braked 12%) 600 kg
Towing capacity / weight (unbraked) 380 kg
BODY AND CHASSIS Volkswagen Polo 1.05 GL 1981
Body type Hatchback
Number of doors 3
Number of seats (normal) 5
Foldable rear bench Series (included)
SUSPENSIONS
Front suspension Screw
Rear suspension Screw
BRAKES
Front brake Disc
Rear brake Drum
TIRES
Tire (tyre) size 155/70R13S
EQUIPMENT Volkswagen Polo 1.05 GL 1981
SAFETY AND ASSISTANCE
3-point belt rear center Series (included)
INTERIOR
Radio Optional (extra charge)
EXTERIOR
Fog lights Optional (extra charge)
Alloy wheels Optional (extra charge)
Metallic paint Optional (extra charge)
WARRANTY Volkswagen Polo 1.05 GL 1981
Rust warranty 6 years

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