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1.9L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD
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Volkswagen Polo Base (2007) price & specs
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Overview
The 2007 Volkswagen Polo Base 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 $22,990 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Polo is powered by a 1.9L 4-cylinder engine that has 74 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 240 Nm of torque (at 1800 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. Volkswagen claims the Polo Base uses 5L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 135g of CO2. It has a 45L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 900km per full tank
The Volkswagen Polo measures 1467mm (57.8 inches) in height, 3916mm (154.2 inches) in length, 1650mm (65.0 inches) in width with a 2465mm (97.0 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1251kg (2758.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Polo Base 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
47.09 - 86.96 kW/t
47.09 kW/t
86.96 kW/t
Boot Space
270 litres
270 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5 - 7.8 L/100km
5 L/100km
7.8 L/100km
Price
$16,990 - $26,990
$16,990
$26,990
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
3,916 mm
1,650 mm
1,467 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,916 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,650 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,467 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,465 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,600 mm |
| Load Capacity | 324 mm |
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Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 135
Standard Met: EU4
Engine
Bore Engine: 79.5
Engine (cc): 1896
Compression Ratio: 19
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 1.9
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
Stroke Engine: 95.5
Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Pump Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
Main Capacity (L): 45
Main Fuel Type: Diesel
Main Type: Total
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 5
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 47
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 5
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.7
Maximum Speed (km/h): 188
Maximum Speed (mph): 117
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 101
Maximum Power (kW): 74
Maximum Torque (Nm): 240
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Description: Manual
Number of Speeds: 5
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Type: Electric
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
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
Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 82
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 82
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
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
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
Front Track (in): 55.8
Front Track (mm): 1418
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.8
Overall Height (in): 57.8
Overall Height (mm): 1467
Overall Length (in): 154.2
Overall Length (mm): 3916
Overall Width (in): 65
Overall Width (mm): 1650
Rear Track (in): 55.5
Rear Track (mm): 1410
Wheelbase (in): 97
Wheelbase (mm): 2465
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
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
External Colour: Blue
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
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: 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
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2646
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 540
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1191
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1575
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3472
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1251
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2758
Antenna
Type: Roof
Audio System
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant: 4
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
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
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
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
Ventilation System
Micro Filter: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Interior Monitoring: yes
Peripheral: yes
Power Locks
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
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