The Volkswagen Polo (1981-1990) was offered with 8 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3L Petrol | 75 hp | 104 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 167 km/h | 11.5 s | 7.0 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.3L Petrol | 60 hp | 95 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 155 km/h | 13.0 s | 8.3 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.3L Petrol | 55 hp | 96 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 153 km/h | 14.2 s | 6.8 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.3L Petrol | 54 hp | 97 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 153 km/h | 14.8 s | 7.3 l/100km | 7 trims |
| 1.1L Petrol | 50 hp | 76 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 146 km/h | 15.4 s | 7.4 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.3L Diesel | 45 hp | 75 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 140 km/h | 21.2 s | 5.6 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.0L Petrol | 45 hp | 74 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 142 km/h | 19.5 s | 7.1 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.0L Petrol | 40 hp | 74 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 135 km/h | 21.2 s | 6.9 l/100km | 3 trims |
Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.