Volkswagen Polo 4 (9N) facelift Hatchback (2005-2009)
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Volkswagen Polo 4 (typ 9N) facelift is an affordable subcompact hatchback in production from 2005 to 2009. It was available with a range of inline-3 and inline-4 engines that displaced 1.2 to 1.9 liters.
Offered with a wide range of engine options, the Mk4 Polo is a basic vehicle with little in terms of amenities. It is limited to inline-4, which at the time could be considered inadequate but which is what most have to live with today, thanks to regulations. Naturally, only a rudimentary automatic transmission and semi-independent rear suspensions are used.
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What we found**
Neofiliac score 14% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- No-BS design
- Easy to drive and park
Cons
- No powerful engine options
- Only available with small engines
- No independent rear suspensions
- Poor auto gearbox
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Specifications
| 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.4 AT | 1.4 TDI 70 | 1.4 TDI 80 | 1.6 | 1.6 AT | 1.9 TDI 100 | 1.9 TDI 130 | GTI | GTI Cup | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cargo Capacity | 270 L / 9.5 cu-ft ~ 1030 L / 36.4 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coolant Capacity | 5.6 L / 5.9 qt | 5.6 L / 5.9 qt | 5.6 L / 5.9 qt | 5.0 L / 5.3 qt | 5.0 L / 5.3 qt | 6.0 L / 6.3 qt | 6.0 L / 6.3 qt | 5.0 L / 5.3 qt | 5.0 L / 5.3 qt | 5.0 L / 5.3 qt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine Oil Capacity | 2.8 L / 3.0 qt | 3.2 L / 3.4 qt | 3.2 L / 3.4 qt | 3.8 L / 4.0 qt | 3.8 L / 4.0 qt | 3.6 L / 3.8 qt | 3.6 L / 3.8 qt | 4.3 L / 4.5 qt | 4.3 L / 4.5 qt | 4.5 L / 4.8 qt | 4.5 L / 4.8 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 45.0 L / 11.9 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payload | 555 kg / 1224 lbs | 555 kg / 1224 lbs | 555 kg / 1224 lbs | 555 kg / 1224 lbs | 555 kg / 1224 lbs | 555 kg / 1224 lbs | 555 kg / 1224 lbs | 555 kg / 1224 lbs | 555 kg / 1224 lbs | 555 kg / 1224 lbs | 555 kg / 1224 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Disc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | MacPherson strut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Semi-independent, Torsion beam | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | 165/70 R14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 3- / 5-door Hatchback | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1465 mm / 57.7 in | 1465 mm / 57.7 in | 1465 mm / 57.7 in | 1465 mm / 57.7 in | 1465 mm / 57.7 in | 1465 mm / 57.7 in | 1465 mm / 57.7 in | 1465 mm / 57.7 in | 1465 mm / 57.7 in | 1465 mm / 57.7 in | 1465 mm / 57.7 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 3897 mm / 153.4 in | 3897 mm / 153.4 in | 3897 mm / 153.4 in | 3897 mm / 153.4 in | 3897 mm / 153.4 in | 3897 mm / 153.4 in | 3897 mm / 153.4 in | 3897 mm / 153.4 in | 3897 mm / 153.4 in | 3897 mm / 153.4 in | 3897 mm / 153.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1650 mm / 65.0 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1435.0 mm / 56.5 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1425.0 mm / 56.1 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1095.0 kg / 2414.1 lbs | 1095.0 kg / 2414.1 lbs | 1095.0 kg / 2414.1 lbs | 1095.0 kg / 2414.1 lbs | 1095.0 kg / 2414.1 lbs | 1095.0 kg / 2414.1 lbs | 1095.0 kg / 2414.1 lbs | 1095.0 kg / 2414.1 lbs | 1095.0 kg / 2414.1 lbs | 1095.0 kg / 2414.1 lbs | 1095.0 kg / 2414.1 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 14 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2460 mm / 96.9 in | 2460 mm / 96.9 in | 2460 mm / 96.9 in | 2460 mm / 96.9 in | 2460 mm / 96.9 in | 2460 mm / 96.9 in | 2460 mm / 96.9 in | 2460 mm / 96.9 in | 2460 mm / 96.9 in | 2460 mm / 96.9 in | 2460 mm / 96.9 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 14.5 sec | 12.2 sec | 14.3 sec | 14.6 sec | 12.8 sec | 10.4 sec | 11.3 sec | 10.7 sec | 9.2 sec | 8.2 sec | 7.5 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 13.8 sec | 11.6 sec | 13.6 sec | 13.9 sec | 12.2 sec | 9.9 sec | 10.7 sec | 10.2 sec | 8.7 sec | 7.8 sec | 7.1 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 5.8 L/100km / 40.6 MPG (combined) | 7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (urban) | 4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (highway) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (combined) | 8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (urban) | 5.2 L/100km / 45.2 MPG (highway) | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (combined) | 9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (urban) | 5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (highway) | 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (urban) | 3.9 L/100km / 60.3 MPG (highway) | 5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (urban) | 3.9 L/100km / 60.3 MPG (highway) | 6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (combined) | 9.5 L/100km / 24.8 MPG (urban) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (highway) | 7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (combined) | 10.0 L/100km / 23.5 MPG (urban) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (highway) | 4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (combined) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (urban) | 3.9 L/100km / 60.3 MPG (highway) | 5.2 L/100km / 45.2 MPG (combined) | 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (urban) | 4.3 L/100km / 54.7 MPG (highway) | 7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (combined) | 10.8 L/100km / 21.8 MPG (urban) | 6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (highway) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (combined) | 10.9 L/100km / 21.6 MPG (urban) | 6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (highway) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | 167.0 km/h / 103.8 mph | 180.0 km/h / 111.8 mph | 171.0 km/h / 106.3 mph | 164.0 km/h / 101.9 mph | 174.0 km/h / 108.1 mph | 192.0 km/h / 119.3 mph | 187.0 km/h / 116.2 mph | 188.0 km/h / 116.8 mph | 206.0 km/h / 128.0 mph | 216.0 km/h / 134.2 mph | 225.0 km/h / 139.8 mph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | BZG | BUD | BUD | BNM, BWD | BNV, BMS | BTS | BTS | ATD, AXR | ASZ, BLT | BJX | BBU | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Bore | 76.5 mm / 3.0 in | 76.5 mm / 3.0 in | 76.5 mm / 3.0 in | 79.5 mm / 3.1 in | 79.5 mm / 3.1 in | 76.5 mm / 3.0 in | 76.5 mm / 3.0 in | 79.5 mm / 3.1 in | 79.5 mm / 3.1 in | 81.0 mm / 3.2 in | 81.0 mm / 3.2 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 | 19.5:1 | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 | 19.0:1 | 19.0:1 | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 1.2 L / 73.1 cu-in / 1198.0 cc | 1.4 L / 84.8 cu-in / 1390.0 cc | 1.4 L / 84.8 cu-in / 1390.0 cc | 1.4 L / 86.8 cu-in / 1422.0 cc | 1.4 L / 86.8 cu-in / 1422.0 cc | 1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc | 1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc | 1.9 L / 115.7 cu-in / 1896.0 cc | 1.9 L / 115.7 cu-in / 1896.0 cc | 1.8 L / 108.7 cu-in / 1781.0 cc | 1.8 L / 108.7 cu-in / 1781.0 cc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 70.0 hp / 52.2 kW @ 4000 rpm | 80.0 hp / 59.7 kW @ 5000 rpm | 80.0 hp / 59.7 kW @ 5000 rpm | 70.0 hp / 52.2 kW @ 4000 rpm | 80.0 hp / 59.7 kW @ 4000 rpm | 105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 5700 rpm | 105.0 hp / 78.3 kW @ 5700 rpm | 100.0 hp / 74.6 kW @ 4000 rpm | 130.0 hp / 96.9 kW @ 4000 rpm | 150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 5700 rpm | 180.0 hp / 134.2 kW @ 5500 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 58.4 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | 57.6 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in | 57.6 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in | 49.2 hp/L / 0.8 hp/cu-in | 56.3 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in | 65.7 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 65.7 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 52.7 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in | 68.6 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 84.2 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 101.1 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Stroke | 86.9 mm / 3.4 in | 75.6 mm / 3.0 in | 75.6 mm / 3.0 in | 95.5 mm / 3.8 in | 95.5 mm / 3.8 in | 86.9 mm / 3.4 in | 86.9 mm / 3.4 in | 95.5 mm / 3.8 in | 95.5 mm / 3.8 in | 86.4 mm / 3.4 in | 86.4 mm / 3.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 155 Nm / 114.3 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 132 Nm / 97.4 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm | 132 Nm / 97.4 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm | 155 Nm / 114.3 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 195 Nm / 143.8 lb-ft @ 2200 rpm | 148 Nm / 109.2 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 148 Nm / 109.2 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 240 Nm / 177.0 lb-ft @ 1800-2400 rpm | 310 Nm / 228.6 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm | 210 Nm / 154.9 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | 235 Nm / 173.3 lb-ft @ 1950 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-3 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged diesel inline-3 engine with 2 values per cylinder | Turbocharged diesel inline-3 engine with 2 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged diesel inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinder | Turbocharged diesel inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinder | Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder | Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 5 values per cylinder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 5-speed | 5-speed | 6-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Availability | 2007 ~ 2009 | 2005 ~ 2009 | 2005 ~ 2009 | 2005 ~ 2009 | 2005 ~ 2009 | 2005 ~ 2009 | 2005 ~ 2009 | 2005 ~ 2009 | 2005 ~ 2009 | 2005 ~ 2009 | 2005 ~ 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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