VOLKSWAGEN Polo · 1.4 16V Athene · Hatchback · 2004 ‐ 2005

Production version 1.4 16V Athene of automobile models Polo was started in 2004 by Volkswagen, and closed in 2005. This 5-door hatchback has a length of 3.9 meters, weight 1.1 tons and is destined to sit 5 person including the driver.

«Polo 1.4 16V Athene» have a front wheel drive car with a 5-speed manual gearbox. 4-cylinders petrol motor engine with «multipoint injection system» can generate power 100 hp at 6000 rmp, which allows you to speed up the car in 10.9 s to 100 km/h and obtain top speed of 188 km/h.

Fuel rate is 9.4 liters in the city mode of driving, on the suburban 5.5 l, and the medium fuel rate is 6.9 l per 100 km. Gas tank capacity is 45 l of petrol, what allow you to drive approximately 653 km without refueling.

The forward wheels of this vehicle have ventilated disks, 256 mm brakes and fixed to the chassis through suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Rear wheels have disks, 232 mm brakes and attached to the undercarriage by dint of suspension type «Semi-independent, coil springs». Tires have the following size - 185/60HR14.

In conformity with the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Volkswagen Polo received the great number of stars - 4, which means that it is a enough safe car. Furthermore to dynamic systems of safety (ABS, EBD), it is also equipped with passive systems of safety (driver, passenger, side airbags).