Home/Volkswagen/Polo/Polo Coupé (1990-1994)/Volkswagen Polo GT G40 Coupé
Volkswagen · Polo · Polo Coupé (1990-1994)

Volkswagen Polo GT G40 Coupé

3.5out of 5Cars-Data Score

Top 13% of 3,925 Hatchback Petrol models in this price class.

HatchbackPetrolManualFWDYear 1991
113
Horsepower · 83 kW
8.6s
0–100 km/h
196
km/h top speed
7.3
l/100 km

The Volkswagen Polo GT G40 Coupé is a hatchback powered by a petrol engine delivering 113 hp (83 kW).

Updated Jun 2026 · Data curated by Cars-Data.com

Performance

It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.6 s and reaches a top speed of 196 km/h. Drive is routed to the front-wheel-drive axle via a manual.

Efficiency & range

Fuel efficiency stands at 7.3 l/100 km combined.

Generation & history

This variant was introduced in 1991 as part of the Volkswagen Polo Coupé (1990-1994) generation, and sits alongside 8 other variants in this generation. It is both the most powerful and the quickest-accelerating variant of this generation.

Full specifications — including engine displacement, transmission type, dimensions, weight, and historical list price — are available on the specifications page.

Quick answers
What is the engine power of the Volkswagen Polo GT G40 Coupé?

The Volkswagen Polo GT G40 Coupé produces 113 hp (83 kW).

How fast does the Volkswagen Polo GT G40 Coupé accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h?

The Volkswagen Polo GT G40 Coupé accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds.

What is the top speed of the Volkswagen Polo GT G40 Coupé?

The top speed of the Volkswagen Polo GT G40 Coupé is 196 km/h.

What is the fuel consumption of the Volkswagen Polo GT G40 Coupé?

The Volkswagen Polo GT G40 Coupé has a combined fuel consumption of 7.3 l/100 km.

What transmission does the Volkswagen Polo GT G40 Coupé have?

The Volkswagen Polo GT G40 Coupé is equipped with a Manual transmission.

Is the Volkswagen Polo GT G40 Coupé front, rear, or all-wheel drive?

The Volkswagen Polo GT G40 Coupé sends power through the FWD drivetrain.

What is the engine size of the Volkswagen Polo GT G40 Coupé?

The Volkswagen Polo GT G40 Coupé has a 1,272 cc engine with 4 cylinders.

What is the torque of the Volkswagen Polo GT G40 Coupé?

The Volkswagen Polo GT G40 Coupé produces 150 Nm of torque.

When was the Volkswagen Polo GT G40 Coupé introduced?

The Volkswagen Polo GT G40 Coupé was introduced in 1991.