| VW Polo GLS |
| Engine | Inline four cylinder |
| Hubraum (bore*Hub) | 1.093 cm³ (69,5 mm * 72 mm) |
| Compression ratio | 8 : 1 (petrol) |
| Engine control | ohc |
| Valves | 2 per cylinder |
| Cooling | Liqiud, Pump circulation |
| Maximums Torque | 77 Nm at 3.000 rpm |
| Maximum Power | 37 kW (51 HP) at 5.900 rpm |
| Transmission | Manual four-speed |
| Drive train | Front engine, transversal, Front wheel drive |
| Wheelbase | 2.330 mm |
| Front suspension | McPherson, coil springs |
| Rear suspension | Einzelradaufhängung, coil springs |
| Brakes front | Discs |
| Brakes rear | Drums |
| Length | 3.505 mm |
| Width | 1.560 mm |
| Height | 1.334 mm |
| Kerb weight | 685 kg |
| Tank capacity | 35 Liter |
| Maximum speed | 142 km/h |
| Year of manufacture | 1978 |