This 1.6 MT (100 hp) engine was fitted in the 1 generation Hatchback (3-door), which was produced by Volkswagen from 1998 to 2005. In addition to this engine, 11 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 11.1litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 6.3litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 8.1litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 55litre |
| Cruising range | from 500 to 870km |
| Fuel | 95 RON |
| Emission standard | EURO IV |
| Top speed | 178km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 11.7second |
| Displacement | 1595cm3 |
|---|---|
| Engine power | 100bhp |
| RPM at max power | from 5 600RPM |
| Maximum torque | 145Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 3800RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore | 81mm |
| Stroke | 77.4mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive wheels | Front-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 10.9m |
| Seats | 4 |
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| Length | 4081mm |
| Width | 1724mm |
| Height | 1498mm |
| Wheelbase | 2508mm |
| Front track | 1508mm |
| Rear track | 1494mm |
| Ground clearance | 130mm |
| Kerb weight | 1205kg |
| Gross weight | 1630kg |
| Displacement | 425kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 209litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 769litre |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson Struts |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Helical springs |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| City | 13.3 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 7.6 litres / 100km |
| Average | 9.7 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.