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    Volkswagen Polo GL (1999) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 1999 Volkswagen Polo GL is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Volkswagen Polo is regarded as a Light Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $20,800 before on-road costs.

    This Volkswagen Polo is powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine that has 55 kW of power (at 5200 rpm) and 135 Nm of torque (at 2800 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 45L fuel tank

    The Volkswagen Polo measures 1420mm (55.9 inches) in height, 3715mm (146.3 inches) in length, 1655mm (65.2 inches) in width with a 2400mm (94.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 950kg (2094.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The Polo GL comes standard with 175/65 R13 front tyres and 175/65 R13 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 60,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    57.89 - 59.78 kW/t
    57.89 kW/t
    59.78 kW/t
    Boot Space
    245 litres
    245 litres
    Price
    $18,700 - $24,690
    $18,700
    $24,690
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    60,000 km
    60,000 km
    Years on Sale
    1 - 8 years
    2 years
    4 years

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    Dimensions

    3,715 mm
    1,655 mm
    1,420 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,715 mm
    Overall Width1,655 mm
    Overall Height1,420 mm
    Wheelbase2,400 mm
    Load Capacity450 mm

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    1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

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    Catalytic Converter

    Type: 3-Way

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 76.5
    Engine (cc): 1598
    Compression Ratio: 9.8
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.6
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Stroke Engine: 86.9
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam

    Additional Fuel Types

    Fuel Types: Unleaded

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
    Main Capacity (L): 45
    Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Main Type: Total

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    Fuel Consumption

    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.2
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 38
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 8.8
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 27

    Fuel Economy

    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 8.8
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 6.2

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 14.5
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 167
    Maximum Speed (mph): 104

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 75
    Maximum Power (kW): 55
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 135
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5200
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2800

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Transmission

    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Type: Automatic

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 2
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Type: Torsion Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175

    Wheels

    Front Covers: Partial
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 13
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Rear Covers: Partial
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 13
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Hatchback
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Hatchback

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised

    Spoiler

    Location: Front

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 34.4
    Rear Seat Down (L): 975
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 20.8
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 590
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 8.7
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 245

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 53.2
    Front Track (mm): 1351
    Overall Height (in): 55.9
    Overall Height (mm): 1420
    Overall Length (in): 146.3
    Overall Length (mm): 3715
    Overall Width (in): 65.2
    Overall Width (mm): 1655
    Rear Track (in): 54.5
    Rear Track (mm): 1384
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 33.1
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10100
    Wheelbase (in): 94.5
    Wheelbase (mm): 2400

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 38.3
    Front Headroom (mm): 972
    Rear Headroom (in): 37.5
    Rear Headroom (mm): 952
    Front Hip Room (in): 54.9
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1394
    Rear Hip Room (in): 49.2
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1250
    Front Leg Room (in): 40.2
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1020
    Rear Leg Room (in): 33.1
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 842
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 52.4
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1332
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 45.5
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1156

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Conventional

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 800
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 1764
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 450
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 992
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1400
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3086
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 950
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2094

    Antenna

    Type: Roof

    Audio Anti-Theft Protection

    Type: Detachable Panel
    Type: Code

    Audio System

    In-Dash CD: yes

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Rigid

    Ashtray

    Location: Front

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Floor Covering

    Load Area: Textile

    Load Area Side Covering

    Type: Textile

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 2

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Static
    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: lap
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Glove Compartment

    Lid: yes
    Lockable: yes

    Ventilation System

    Micro Filter: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: key

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