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Available new from: May 1998  -  February 2000

Volkswagen Polo Saloon (96-00)
Volkswagen Polo Saloon (96-00)
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Scroll down for the full details of the Volkswagen Polo Saloon 1996 right here. On this page, you will find all the key specs for the Polo Saloon from overall fuel efficiency in MPG and its top speed in MPH, to running costs, dimensions, data and lots more. With Parkers you'll find the most comprehensive source of car specs online.
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Specs Overview

2wd
Auto
Petrol
4dr
Power (bhp)100 bhp
Acceleration 0-60 mph12.6 secs
Miles per tank306 miles
Insurance group get an insurance quote? 18
Road tax£345 per year
Dimensions (mm)Length 4137mm X Width 1640mm
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Costs

What is the price to buy a used and new Polo Saloon 1996 and what is the overall running cost?

Fuel consumption
Pre-2017 test standard
Official fuel economy tests explained
An improved official test for car fuel economy was introduced in September 2017.
The new WLTP test gives figures closer to a car's "true mpg" than the pre-2017 NEDC test, which tended to overstate mpg compared to what real-world drivers would get.
When looking at mpg for two cars, always check the figures were measured under the same test system. Comparing one car's WLTP figure with another's NEDC figure will not tell you which has the better mpg.
31 mpg
Insurance group18
Annual road tax£345
Price when new£12,645
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Dimensions

What are the dimensions of Polo Saloon 1996 and its fuel capacity and the overall weight?

Fuel Capacity45 litres
Weight1165kg
Length4137mm
Width1640mm
Height1422mm
Wheelbase2440mm
Turning Circle10m
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Performance

What is the BHP, top speed, torque, and CO2 emissions of Polo Saloon 1996?

Power100 bhp
Top Speed116 mph
0-60 mph12.6 secs
Torque140 Nm, 103 ft-lb
CO2 Emissions216 g/km
Euro Emissions Standard
2

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Miles Per Tank306 miles
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Equipment list & trim options

CL Basic equipment
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Folding rear seats
  • Heated mirrors
  • Manual sunroof
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Service indicator
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
CL Standard Equipment
  • Central locking
  • Front electric windows
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Steel wheels
CL Optional Equipment
  • n/a
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Engine

What is the Engine size, fuel type, transmission, and Gearbox of Volkswagen Polo Saloon 1996?

Engine Size1595cc
Cylinders4
Valves8
Fuel TypePetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Gearbox4 Speed Auto
DrivetrainFront wheel drive
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Cabin & Luggage

What are the number of seats and doors in Volkswagen Polo Saloon 1996 and its boot size?

Doors4
Seats5
Luggage Capacity-
Unbraked Towing Weight500kg
Braked Towing Weight1000kg

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