VOLKSWAGEN Polo · 1.6 TDI Highline · Hatchback · 2009 ‐ 2010

From 2009 Volkswagen started production of automobiles type Polo, modification of 1.6 TDI Highline and closed it in 2010. This 5-door hatchback has a length of 4 meters, weight 1.1 tons and is assigned to fit 5 person including the driver.

«Polo 1.6 TDI Highline» vehicle with a 5-speed manual gearbox is connected to the front wheels. 4-cylinders diesel motor with «common rail fuel system» can generate output 90 hp at 4000 rmp, which allows you to speed up the auto in 11.5 seconds to 100 km/h and obtain maximum speed of 180 km/h.

Fuel rate is 5.1 liters in the urban mode of driving, on the suburban 3.6 l, and the average fuel consumption is 4.2 l per 100 kilometers. Fuel tank capacity is 45 l of diesel, what lets to drive nearly 1072 km unrefuelled.

The forward wheels of this vehicle have ventilated disks, 256 mm brakes and attached to the chassis using suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with anti-roll bar. Rearward wheels have disks, 230 mm brakes and attached to the body chassis with help of suspension type «Semi-independent, coil springs». Tires have the next dimensions - 185/60R15.

In conformity with the results of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Volkswagen Polo received the maximal quantity of stars - 5, which indicates that it is a highly safe automobile. Furthermore to active safety systems (ABS, Traction control, Brake assistant, EBD, ESP), it is also has passive safety features (passenger, side, head/curtain, driver airbags).