Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI BlueMotion review - data

How much ?

• Price as tested £14,495
• Price as tested £13,445

How fast

• 0-30mph 3.4 sec
• 0-60mph 11.7 sec
• 0-100mph 45.2 sec
• 0-150mph no data
• 0-200mph  no data
• 30-70mph  no data
• 0-400m  no data
• 0-1000m  no data
• 30-50mph in 3rd/4th  5.2 / 10.1
• 40-60mph in 4th/5th  8.2 / 14.3 sec
• 50-70mph in 5th  12.6 sec
• 60-0mph  3.2 sec
• Top speed  109 mph
• Noise at 70mph  74 dbA

How thirsty?

• Test average  41 mpg
• Test best/worst  51.8 / 26.1

Government figures

• Combined/urban  74.3 / 57.6 mpg
• CO₂ emissions  99 g/km

How big?

• Length  3916 mm
• Width  1650 mm
• Height  1467 mm
• Wheelbase  2466 mm
• Weight  1084 kg
• Fuel tank  45.0 litres

Engine

• Layout 3 cyls In Line , 1422 cc
• Max power 79 bhp at 4000 rpm
• Max torque 144 ft at 1800 rpm
• Specific output 55.5bhp per litre bhp per litre
• Power to weight 73bhp per tonne bhp per tonne
• Installation F Transverse
• Bore/stoke 79.5x95.5 mm
• Compression ratio 19.5:1
• Valve gear 2 per cyl2 per cyl
• Ignition and fuel diesel , Diesel

Gearbox

• Type 5-speed Manual
• 1st 3.78 / 5.8
• 2nd 2.06 / 10.5
• 3rd 1.25 / 17.4
• 4th 1.25 / 17.4
• 5th 0.84 / 25.8
• 6th no data
• Final drive 3.16

Suspension

• Front MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar
• Rear Torsion beam, coil springs

Steering

• Type electro-hydraulic rack and pinion
• Lock to lock 2.90

Brakes

• Front 256mm ventialted discs
• Rear 200mm drums

Wheel & tyres

• Size front 5J x 14'' 'Jerez' Alloy in
• Size rear 5J x 14'' 'Jerez' Alloy in
• Made of 'Jerez' Alloy
• Tyres front 165/70 R14
• Tyres rear 165/70 R14