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Generation 2, Mk2

Volkswagen Polo 3-door hatchback

08.1982 - 09.1990 · Europe

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Generation 2, Mk2

86C

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Volkswagen Polo, Generation 2, Mk2, Europe market. This overview covers 25 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (08.1982 - 09.1990). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.

Overview based on recorded specifications: 25 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
4
Engine displacement, cc
1043–1272
Drive layout
Front-wheel drive
Transmission
Manual 4, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm
2335
Ground clearance, mm
135–150
Fuel
Petrol AI-92, Petrol AI-95, Petrol AI-98, Diesel

Equipment and practical details

Volkswagen Polo · Generation 2, Mk2 · Europe · 08.1982 - 09.1990. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

Generation and equipment description ↗

MacPherson front suspension
For a version with MacPherson front suspension, identify parts by body code and specification. The layout name alone does not establish that struts and springs are interchangeable.

Specifications and technical details

25 versions

1.0 L, 40 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

GL · МКПП 4 · Front-wheel drive

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1.0 MT 08.1982 - 05.1984

1.0 L, 45 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

HZ · МКПП 4 · Front-wheel drive

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1.0 MT4 FoxBase grade 08.1983 - 09.1990
1.0 MT4 СTop grade 08.1983 - 07.1988
1.0 MT4 СLTop grade 08.1983 - 09.1990

1.1 L, 50 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

HB · МКПП 4 · Front-wheel drive

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1.1 MT 08.1982 - 07.1983

1.3 L, 60 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

HH · МКПП 4 · Front-wheel drive

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1.3 MT 08.1982 - 07.1983

1.3 L, 55 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

HK, MK, NZ, 2G · МКПП 4 · Front-wheel drive

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1.3 MT4 FoxBase grade 08.1983 - 09.1990
1.3 MT4 СTop grade 08.1983 - 07.1988
1.3 MT4 СLUpper grade 08.1983 - 09.1990
1.3 MT4 GTTop grade 08.1983 - 09.1990

1.3 L, 75 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

GK · МКПП 4 · Front-wheel drive

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1.3 MT GTTop grade 08.1982 - 11.1986

1.3 L, 115 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

PY · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

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1.3 MT GT G40 05.1987 - 09.1990

1.3 L, 45 hp, diesel, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

MN · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

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1.3D MT FoxBase grade 08.1988 - 09.1990
1.3D MT CLTop grade 08.1988 - 09.1990

1.3 L, 75 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

VAG 3F · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

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1.3 MT GTTop grade 08.1989 - 09.1990
1.3 MT CLBase grade 08.1989 - 09.1990

1.3 L, 75 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

GK · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

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1.3 MT GTTop grade 12.1986 - 07.1989
1.3 MT CLTop grade 08.1988 - 07.1989

1.3 L, 55 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

HK, MK, NZ, 2G · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

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1.3 MT5 СTop grade 12.1986 - 07.1988
1.3 MT5 СLUpper grade 12.1986 - 09.1990
1.3 MT5 FoxBase grade 12.1986 - 09.1990
1.3 MT5 GTTop grade 12.1986 - 09.1990

1.0 L, 45 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

HZ · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

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1.0 MT5 СTop grade 12.1986 - 07.1988
1.0 MT5 СLTop grade 12.1986 - 09.1990
1.0 MT5 FoxBase grade 12.1986 - 09.1990

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