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Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion

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ENGINE
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| Capacity |
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1422cc |
| Cylinder Layout |
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Inline-3 |
| Valves |
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6, SOHC |
| Bore x Stroke |
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79.5 x 95.5mm |
| Compression Ratio |
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19.5:1 |
| Power |
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80bhp at 4000rpm |
| Torque |
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195Nm at 1800-2200rpm |
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GEARBOX
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| Type |
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5-speed manual |
| Driven Wheels |
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Front |
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PERFORMANCE
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| Top Speed |
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176km/h |
| 0-100 km/h |
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12.8 seconds |
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SUSPENSION
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| Front |
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MacPherson struts, coil-springs |
| Rear |
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Torsion beam, trailing arms, coil springs |
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BRAKES
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| Front |
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Ventilated discs |
| Rear |
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Drums |
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TYRES
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| Type |
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Dunlop SP10A |
| Size |
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165/70R14 |
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SAFETY
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| ABS |
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Yes |
| Airbags |
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2 |
| Traction Control |
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No |
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MEASUREMENTS
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| Length |
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3916mm |
| Width |
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1650mm |
| Height |
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1467mm |
| Wheelbase |
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2466mm |
| Kerb Weight |
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1084kg |
| Power to Weight Ratio |
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73.8bhp/tonne |
| Turning Circle |
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10.6m |
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PRICE
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| Price |
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$85,800 incl.COE |
| Warranty |
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3 years/100,000km
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WE LIKE |
- Astonishing economy
- Punchy mid-range
- Saving the Earth
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WE DON'T LIKE |
- Clattery engine
- Over-long gearing
- High price
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From Torque Sep 2008 issue
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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