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Elite
1.4L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
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$21,490â€
Volkswagen Polo Elite (2004) price & specs
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Overview
The 2004 Volkswagen Polo Elite 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 South Africa with prices starting at $21,490 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Polo is powered by a 1.4L 4-cylinder engine that has 55 kW of power (at 5000 rpm) and 126 Nm of torque (at 3800 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 45L fuel tank
The Volkswagen Polo measures 1465mm (57.7 inches) in height, 3897mm (153.4 inches) in length, 1650mm (65.0 inches) in width with a 2460mm (96.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1065kg (2347.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The Polo Elite comes standard with 185/60 R14 front tyres and 185/60 R14 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
47.83 - 53.66 kW/t
47.83 kW/t
53.66 kW/t
Boot Space
270 litres
270 litres
Price
$16,990 - $25,490
$16,990
$25,490
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Years on Sale
1 - 8 years
2 years
4 years
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Dimensions
3,897 mm
1,650 mm
1,465 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,897 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,650 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,465 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,460 mm |
| Load Capacity | 510 mm |
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Engine
Bore Engine: 76.5
Engine (cc): 1390
Compression Ratio: 10.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 1.4
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 75.6
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
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
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 4.5
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 52
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 6.5
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 36
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 6.5
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 4.5
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 12.9
Maximum Speed (km/h): 172
Maximum Speed (mph): 107
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 75
Maximum Power (kW): 55
Maximum Torque (Nm): 126
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3800
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Number of Speeds: 5
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 2
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
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: 60
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185
Wheels
Front Covers: Full
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 14
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
Rear Covers: Full
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 14
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Full
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 36.4
Rear Seat Down (L): 1030
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 9.5
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 270
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 56.5
Front Track (mm): 1435
Overall Height (in): 57.7
Overall Height (mm): 1465
Overall Length (in): 153.4
Overall Length (mm): 3897
Overall Width (in): 65
Overall Width (mm): 1650
Rear Track (in): 56.1
Rear Track (mm): 1425
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 34.8
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10600
Wheelbase (in): 96.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2460
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 38.8
Front Headroom (mm): 986
Rear Headroom (in): 37.7
Rear Headroom (mm): 958
Front Hip Room (in): 54.4
Front Hip Room (mm): 1383
Rear Hip Room (in): 54.4
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1381
Front Leg Room (in): 42.9
Front Leg Room (mm): 1089
Rear Leg Room (in): 32.2
Rear Leg Room (mm): 818
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
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
Safety Operation for Front Power Windows: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2205
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1102
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1575
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3472
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1065
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2348
Antenna
Type: Roof
Audio Anti-Theft Protection
Type: Code
Audio System
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Cigar Lighter
Location: Front Seats
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
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: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Below Seat Storage
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Pop Out
Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Type: Fixed
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Air Conditioning
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Ventilation System
Micro Filter: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Interior Monitoring: yes
Peripheral: yes
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: Remote
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