Generation 3, Mk3

Volkswagen Polo 3-door hatchback

09.1994 - 09.1999 · Europe

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Generation 3, Mk3

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Volkswagen Polo, Generation 3, Mk3, Europe market. This overview covers 43 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (09.1994 - 09.1999). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 43 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5
Engine displacement, cc: 999–1896
Drive layout: Front-wheel drive
Transmission: Automatic 4, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2400
Ground clearance, mm: 110
Fuel: Petrol AI-91, Petrol AI-92, Petrol AI-95, Diesel

Equipment and practical details

Volkswagen Polo · Generation 3, Mk3 · Europe · 09.1994 - 09.1999. 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.

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Folding rear seats: This changes the balance between passenger and luggage space. Check whether the folded surface is level and whether long items can pass through.

Specifications and technical details

43 versions

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

ALL, ALD, AER · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.0 MT 3dr.Base grade	09.1996 - 09.1999
1.0 MT Sportline 3dr.	09.1996 - 09.1999
1.0 MT Comfonline 3dr.Upper grade	09.1996 - 09.1999
1.0 MT XXL 3dr.	09.1996 - 09.1999
1.0 MT Colour Concept 3dr.Top grade	09.1996 - 09.1999

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

AEV · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.05 MT 3dr.	09.1994 - 07.1996

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

ADX · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.3 MT 3dr.	09.1994 - 07.1995

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

AEX, AKV, APQ · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.4 MT 3dr.Top grade	08.1995 - 09.1999
1.4 MT Sportline 3dr.Base grade	09.1996 - 09.1999
1.4 MT Comfonline 3dr.Upper grade	09.1996 - 09.1999
1.4 MT XXL 3dr.Base grade	09.1996 - 09.1999
1.4 MT Colour Concept 3dr.Top grade	09.1996 - 09.1999

1.4 L, 60 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

AEX, AKV, APQ · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.4 AT 3dr.Top grade	08.1995 - 09.1999
1.4 AT Sportline 3dr.Base grade	09.1996 - 09.1999
1.4 AT Comfonline 3dr.Upper grade	09.1996 - 09.1999
1.4 AT XXL 3dr.Base grade	09.1996 - 09.1999
1.4 AT Colour Concept 3dr.Top grade	09.1996 - 09.1999

1.4 L, 100 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

AFH · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.4 MT 16V 3dr.Base grade	05.1996 - 09.1999
1.4 MT 16V Colour Concept 3dr.Top grade	05.1996 - 09.1999

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

AEA · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

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1.6 MT 3dr.Top grade	09.1994 - 07.1995

1.6 L, 120 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

AJV · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

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1.6 MT GTI 3dr.	03.1998 - 09.1999

1.7 L, 60 hp, diesel, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

AKU · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

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1.7 SDI MT 3dr.Base grade	08.1997 - 09.1999
1.7 SDI MT Sportline 3dr.Upper grade	08.1997 - 09.1999
1.7 SDI MT Comfonline 3dr.Top grade	08.1997 - 09.1999
1.7 SDI MT XXL 3dr.Upper grade	08.1997 - 09.1999

1.9 L, 64 hp, diesel, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

AEF · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.9 D MT 3dr.Top grade	11.1995 - 09.1999
1.9 D MT Sportline 3dr.Base grade	09.1996 - 09.1999
1.9 D MT Comfonline 3dr.Top grade	09.1996 - 09.1999
1.9 D MT XXL 3dr.Base grade	09.1996 - 09.1999

1.9 L, 64 hp, diesel, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

AEY · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.9 SDI MT 3dr.Top grade	11.1995 - 09.1999
1.9 SDI MT Sportline 3dr.Base grade	09.1996 - 09.1999
1.9 SDI MT Comfonline 3dr.Top grade	09.1996 - 09.1999
1.9 SDI MT XXL 3dr.Base grade	09.1996 - 09.1999

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

AEE · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.6 MT 3dr.Top grade	08.1995 - 09.1999
1.6 MT Sportline 3dr.Base grade	09.1996 - 09.1999
1.6 MT Comfonline 3dr.Upper grade	09.1996 - 09.1999
1.6 MT XXL 3dr.Base grade	09.1996 - 09.1999
1.6 MT Colour Concept 3dr.Top grade	09.1996 - 09.1999

1.6 L, 75 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

AEE · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
1.6 AT 3dr.Top grade	08.1995 - 09.1999
1.6 AT Sportline 3dr.Base grade	09.1996 - 09.1999
1.6 AT Comfonline 3dr.Upper grade	09.1996 - 09.1999
1.6 AT XXL 3dr.Base grade	09.1996 - 09.1999
1.6 AT Colour Concept 3dr.Top grade	09.1996 - 09.1999

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