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Help with different models of mk5 Polo's... :(

Post by levenCRUISE »

Hi guys. As a complete polo novice, i got a few questions for you, the experts :)

Can anyone list me the different models of mk5 polo...
and tell me what the differences are between them all?

Im most interested in th GTi.. just wondered how they vary from the other trims except from the engine, i.e how different is the interior... wot additional features does it have etc etc.... :?




Thanks guys, i know i ask a lot
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Post by polo2k »

unfortunatly on the mk5 there wernt too many variations because of the limited run (especially the gti`s )
the mk5 is classified as a 6n2 or 6nf
in the latter the f stands for facelift because the mk5 is the same shell with a few minor external diferences, a few electrical diferences and a whole new interior.
the electrical diferences are too little documented to list here but a good example is the switching of 2 wires in the rear light connecters (which are the same)
the main external diferences are:
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the bonnet and grill
bumpers
doors (but only that the mk5 have holes for the rub strips)
boot (it slightly changed 1/2 way through mk4 too)
rear glass
windscreen mounting technique (among other minor deatails)
rear lights
etc

on the mk5 the main options are things like engines, trim level, sports kits and wheels etc
the offered engines were (IIRC)
1.0 8v (50hp)
1.4 8v (60hp)
1.4 16v (75hp)(also exists in a 100hp version but visually identical)
1.6 8v (??hp though i get a feeling its around 80)
1.6 16v (125 hp) (uses a form of variable valve timing to achive this but only on the inlet)(this is the GTi )
The diesels were i think
1.9 8v (64hp at stupid torque :P) (this is the SDI)
1.4 6v (75hp 3-cyl) TDI

im pretty sure there is a 1.2 as well but i cant remember the specifics
on the inside tre was air con, leather (i think), diferent stereos some with a 6 disc in dash changer) a few seat designs for more support and obviously in other colors and the obligitart power windows and/or roof (for car fitterd as such)
there was the sports package available on some models that gave diferent wheels and slightly lower suspension (gti is already lower by 1" i think)
thats just about all the options that i can think of besides color which also came in perl or met. if any one else can think of any thing please add to this post
thankyou for reading
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Post by levenCRUISE »

Thanks a lot boss, thats brillaint.... Quality information there :D


Am i right sayin that only some of the mk5 GTi's came with a leather interior?


lol, the more i read on these forums, the more i want a Polo (GTi ;) )





Thanks again :)
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Post by polo2k »

ive never been in a gti :(but iirc josh mentioned that he had cloth so maybe some and maybe none :( if not then go custom but dont for get that some (mine) came with lateral airbags in the sides on the front seats so this would have to be concidered when getting them retrimmed (ps josh dosent have lateral either, poor lad :( )
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Post by Josh_PoloGTi »

yeah, yeah... whatever

GTi:

Leather was an option.

So was EDL (Electronic Dif Lock) IIRC

There is also a change in seatbelt design... some were black (mine) some were red and some were black with red stitching (like my steering wheel and gear lever gator)
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Post by levenCRUISE »

Anyone got any pics of the leather interior.. ive got a few smart pics of the interior, but they are all of the grey/red cloth variety






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Post by Speedlaw »

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GoGoGadget Leather!

Available on non-Gti's in Germany as well. Picture shows Mk5 leather seats in a Mk4 interior. Sorry for the confusion.
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Post by tigor »

Unlike the Mk4, I don't think there was a 1.6 8V Mk5. Not a hatchback anyway.

There was no 1.2. It's a new engine for the Mk6.

Another big visual difference between the Mk4 and 5 if of course the headlights.
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Post by polo2k »

oh yeah all good point sorry :oops:
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