| VW Polo Variant 1.6 |
| Engine | Inline four cylinder |
| Hubraum (bore*Hub) | 1598 cm³ (76,5 mm * 86,9 mm) |
| Compression ratio | 9,8 : 1 (petrol) |
| Valves | 2 pro Zylinder |
| Engine control | Obenliegende Nockenwelle,
hängende Valves (OHC) |
| Max. Torque | 135 Nm at 2800 rpm |
| Max. Power | 55 kW (75 HP) at 4800 rpm |
| Drive train | Front drive |
| Wheelbase | 2.440 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.900 mm |
| Front suspension | McPherson-Federatne |
| spring system front | Schraubenfedern, anti-roll bar |
| spring system rear | Schraubenfedern |
| Brakes front | Disc-braken |
| Wheels | 185/60 R 14 |
| Length | 4.140 mm |
| Width | 1.640 mm |
| Height | 1.430 mm |
| Boot capacity | 390/1.250 Liter |
| Dachlast | 75 kg |
| Tank capacity | 45 Liter |
| Payload | 485 kg |
| Kerb weight | 1.030 kg |
| Anhängelast | 500/800 kg |
| CO2-emission | 175 g/km |
| Maximum speed | 167 km/h |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 - 2000 |
1997 VW Polo Variant 1.6 
