The Hatchback version of the Polo model has a 1781 cc (108.6 ci) 20 valve Straight 4 Turbo Petrol engine.
This particular Volkswagen-VW Polo 1.8T GTi has a 5 speed / Manual gearbox with the power being delivered through it's FWD system.
The Polo's 1781 cc (108.6 ci) engine reaches its peak power of 148 bhp (110 kW) @ 5800 rpm.
The Volkswagen-VW Polo produces torque measuring 162 lb-ft (219.6 Nm) @ 1950 rpm.
The Polo weighs around 1283 kg (2828 lb). Power to weight can be calculated at 115.3 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 126.2 lb-ft of torque per ton.
The Volkswagen-VW Polo 1.8T GTi - [2006] has a top speed of 132 mph (212.4 kph)
This Polo accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 7.70 seconds or 0-100kph in 8.0s and can achieve an estimated 1/4 mile drag time in 14.87 seconds with a trap speed of 82.8 mph.
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