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Volkswagen Polo II (86C) 1.3 (75 Hp)

Volkswagen Polo:

The Volkswagen Polo is a supermini car produced by the German car manufacturer Volkswagen since 1975. It is sold in Europe and other markets worldwide in hatchback, saloon, and estate variants throughout its production run. As of 2018, six separate generations of the Polo had been produced, usually identified by a "Series" or "Mark" number.
Some generations were facelifted midway through production, with the updated versions known unofficially by an addition of the letter F to the mark number, e. g. , Mk2F. Some members of the automotive press and some enthusiasts consider the facelifts to be separate models, so have used the unofficial designations Polo Mk1 to Mk7 for previous generations. Each Polo model is also identified by a two- or three-character Volkswagen Group Typ number. Official VW Polo history describes Mark I to Mark IV using either Roman numerals or Arabic numerals, with facelifted variants known as "Phase II" models. The body style has been varied through the life of the car, originally as a hatchback, which derived from the Audi 50. A saloon version was marketed as the Volkswagen Derby....(Read more on Wikipedia)

II (86C) Overview:

Volkswagen Polo (II (86C)). A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.

1.3 (75 Hp) Verdict:

Performance Verdict

A lively performer for the Polo II, offering decent acceleration and making highway driving more comfortable. This was a relatively sporty option.

Fuel Economy

Good balance of performance and economy, though spirited driving will impact fuel consumption. Still respectable for its power output.

Best Use Case: Mixed / Highway

Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II (86C): 1981 - 1983).