2003 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback chassis specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreCamber front


PR codes G01, G02, G09, G10, G13, G27, and G28	-0°28'+0°30'-0°30'
Maximum difference between left and right 0°30'
PR codes G03, G11, G15, and G16	-0°15'+0°30'-0°30'
PR codes G12, G29, G30, and G31	-0°39'+0°30'-0°30'


Camber rear	-1°30'+0°30'-0°30'
Maximum difference between left and right 0°30'

expand_moreCaster front

expand_morePR codes G01, G02, G09, G10, G13, G27, and G28


With 14" chassis	4°28'+0°30'-0°30'
With 15" chassis	4°28'+0°30'-0°30'

expand_morePR codes G01, G09, G13, G27, and G28


With 13" chassis	2°55'+0°30'-0°30'
Maximum difference between left and right 0°30'

expand_morePR codes G03, G11, G15, and G16


With 13" chassis	2°42'+0°30'-0°30'
With 14" chassis	4°14'+0°30'-0°30'
With 15" chassis	4°14'+0°30'-0°30'

expand_morePR codes G12, G29, G30, and G31


With 14" chassis	4°42'+0°30'-0°30'
With 15" chassis	4°42'+0°30'-0°30'


Conditions for axle measurement	Vehicle ready to drive without spare wheel, tools, accessories and with a full tank.

expand_moreFront axle unloaded weight position


PR codes G01, G02, G09, G10, G13, G27, and G28	1.17–1.24 ft1.17–1.24 ft358–378 mm
PR codes G03, G11, G15, and G16	1.22–1.29 ft1.22–1.29 ft373–393 mm
PR codes G03, G11, G15, and G16	1.2–1.27 ft1.2–1.27 ft367–387 mm
PR codes G12, G29, G30, and G31	1.13–1.19 ft1.13–1.19 ft343–363 mm

expand_moreFront tire pressure

expand_more1.2 12V with gasoline straight-3 1.2 L 63 HP at 5400 RPM, 112 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (2001.10–2007.7)

expand_moreUnloaded vehicle


155/80 R 13	2.27 atm.2.3 bar2.3 bar
165/70 R 14	1.97 atm.2 bar2 bar
185/60 R 14	1.97 atm.2 bar2 bar
195/55 R 15	1.88 atm.1.9 bar1.9 bar
205/45 R 16	1.97 atm.2 bar2 bar

expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load


155/80 R 13	2.27 atm.2.3 bar2.3 bar
165/70 R 14	2.17 atm.2.2 bar2.2 bar
185/60 R 14	2.17 atm.2.2 bar2.2 bar
195/55 R 15	2.07 atm.2.1 bar2.1 bar
205/45 R 16	2.17 atm.2.2 bar2.2 bar

expand_more1.2 with gasoline straight-3 1.2 L 54 HP engine (2002.1–2007.5)

expand_moreUnloaded vehicle


155/80 R 13	2.27 atm.2.3 bar2.3 bar
Additionally observe tire inflation pressure in the operating instructions or on the sticker for tire inflation pressure (on the vehicle)!
165/70 R 14	1.97 atm.2 bar2 bar
185/60 R 14	1.97 atm.2 bar2 bar
195/55 R 15	1.88 atm.1.9 bar1.9 bar
205/45 R 16	1.97 atm.2 bar2 bar

expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load


155/80 R 13	2.27 atm.2.3 bar2.3 bar
165/70 R 14	2.17 atm.2.2 bar2.2 bar
185/60 R 14	2.17 atm.2.2 bar2.2 bar
195/55 R 15	2.07 atm.2.1 bar2.1 bar
205/45 R 16	2.17 atm.2.2 bar2.2 bar

expand_more1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP engine (2001.10–2008.5)

expand_moreUnloaded vehicle


165/70 R 14	2.17 atm.2.2 bar2.2 bar
185/60 R 14	2.17 atm.2.2 bar2.2 bar
195/55 R 15	1.88 atm.1.9 bar1.9 bar
205/45 R 16	2.17 atm.2.2 bar2.2 bar

expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load


165/70 R 14	2.37 atm.2.4 bar2.4 bar
185/60 R 14	2.37 atm.2.4 bar2.4 bar
195/55 R 15	2.07 atm.2.1 bar2.1 bar
205/45 R 16	2.37 atm.2.4 bar2.4 bar

expand_more1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 99 HP engine (2001.10–2008.5)

expand_moreUnloaded vehicle


185/60 R 14	2.17 atm.2.2 bar2.2 bar
195/55 R 15	1.88 atm.1.9 bar1.9 bar
205/45 R 16	2.17 atm.2.2 bar2.2 bar

expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load


185/60 R 14	2.37 atm.2.4 bar2.4 bar
195/55 R 15	2.07 atm.2.1 bar2.1 bar
205/45 R 16	2.37 atm.2.4 bar2.4 bar

expand_more1.4 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 84 HP at 5000 RPM, 130 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2002.2–2006.7)

expand_moreUnloaded vehicle


165/70 R 14	2.27 atm.2.3 bar2.3 bar
185/60 R 14	2.27 atm.2.3 bar2.3 bar
195/55 R 15	1.97 atm.2 bar2 bar
205/45 R 16	2.27 atm.2.3 bar2.3 bar
Cross	2.07 atm.2.1 bar2.1 bar

expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load


165/70 R 14	2.47 atm.2.5 bar2.5 bar
185/60 R 14	2.47 atm.2.5 bar2.5 bar
195/55 R 15	2.17 atm.2.2 bar2.2 bar
205/45 R 16	2.47 atm.2.5 bar2.5 bar
Cross	2.27 atm.2.3 bar2.3 bar

expand_more1.4 TDI with diesel straight-3 1.4 L 74 HP at 4000 RPM, 195 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (2001.10–2005.6)

expand_moreUnloaded vehicle


165/70 R 14	2.27 atm.2.3 bar2.3 bar
185/60 R 14	2.27 atm.2.3 bar2.3 bar
195/55 R 15	1.97 atm.2 bar2 bar
205/45 R 16	2.27 atm.2.3 bar2.3 bar
Cross	2.27 atm.2.3 bar2.3 bar

expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load


165/70 R 14	2.57 atm.2.6 bar2.6 bar
185/60 R 14	2.57 atm.2.6 bar2.6 bar
195/55 R 15	2.17 atm.2.2 bar2.2 bar
205/45 R 16	2.57 atm.2.6 bar2.6 bar
Cross	2.47 atm.2.5 bar2.5 bar

expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 5750 RPM, 140 N⋅m at 3250 RPM engine (2002.8–2005.5)

expand_moreUnloaded vehicle


155/80 R 13	2.27 atm.2.3 bar2.3 bar
Additionally observe tire inflation pressure in the operating instructions or on the sticker for tire inflation pressure (on the vehicle)!
165/70 R 14	1.97 atm.2 bar2 bar
185/60 R 14	1.97 atm.2 bar2 bar
195/55 R 15	1.88 atm.1.9 bar1.9 bar
205/45 R 16	1.97 atm.2 bar2 bar

expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load


155/80 R 13	2.27 atm.2.3 bar2.3 bar
165/70 R 14	2.17 atm.2.2 bar2.2 bar
185/60 R 14	2.17 atm.2.2 bar2.2 bar
195/55 R 15	2.07 atm.2.1 bar2.1 bar
205/45 R 16	2.17 atm.2.2 bar2.2 bar

expand_more1.9 SDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 63 HP at 4000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 1600 RPM engine (2001.10–2009.11)

expand_moreUnloaded vehicle


165/70 R 14	2.17 atm.2.2 bar2.2 bar
185/60 R 14	2.17 atm.2.2 bar2.2 bar
195/55 R 15	1.97 atm.2 bar2 bar
205/45 R 16	2.17 atm.2.2 bar2.2 bar

expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load


165/70 R 14	2.47 atm.2.5 bar2.5 bar
185/60 R 14	2.47 atm.2.5 bar2.5 bar
195/55 R 15	2.17 atm.2.2 bar2.2 bar
205/45 R 16	2.47 atm.2.5 bar2.5 bar

expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2003.11–2009.11)

expand_moreUnloaded vehicle


195/55 R 15	2.37 atm.2.4 bar2.4 bar
205/45 R 16	2.57 atm.2.6 bar2.6 bar

expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load


195/55 R 15	2.57 atm.2.6 bar2.6 bar
205/45 R 16	2.76 atm.2.8 bar2.8 bar

expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 99 HP engine (2001.10–2009.11)

expand_moreUnloaded vehicle


185/60 R 14	2.37 atm.2.4 bar2.4 bar
195/55 R 15	2.17 atm.2.2 bar2.2 bar
205/45 R 16	2.37 atm.2.4 bar2.4 bar
Cross	2.37 atm.2.4 bar2.4 bar

expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load


185/60 R 14	2.66 atm.2.7 bar2.7 bar
195/55 R 15	2.37 atm.2.4 bar2.4 bar
205/45 R 16	2.66 atm.2.7 bar2.7 bar
Cross	2.57 atm.2.6 bar2.6 bar

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreUnloaded vehicle


165/70 R 14	2.37 atm.2.4 bar2.4 bar
185/60 R 14	2.37 atm.2.4 bar2.4 bar
195/55 R 15	2.07 atm.2.1 bar2.1 bar
205/45 R 16	2.37 atm.2.4 bar2.4 bar

expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load


165/70 R 14	2.57 atm.2.6 bar2.6 bar
185/60 R 14	2.57 atm.2.6 bar2.6 bar
195/55 R 15	2.27 atm.2.3 bar2.3 bar
205/45 R 16	2.57 atm.2.6 bar2.6 bar

expand_moreRear axle unloaded weight position


PR codes G01, G02, G09, G10, G13, G27, and G28	1.2–1.26 ft1.2–1.26 ft365–385 mm
PR codes G03, G11, G15, and G16	1.24–1.31 ft1.24–1.31 ft378–398 mm
PR codes G03, G11, G15, and G16	1.22–1.29 ft1.22–1.29 ft372–392 mm
PR codes G12, G29, G30, and G31	1.15–1.21 ft1.15–1.21 ft350–370 mm

expand_moreRear tire pressure

expand_more1.2 12V with gasoline straight-3 1.2 L 63 HP at 5400 RPM, 112 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (2001.10–2007.7)

expand_moreUnloaded vehicle


155/80 R 13	2.07 atm.2.1 bar2.1 bar
165/70 R 14	1.88 atm.1.9 bar1.9 bar
185/60 R 14	1.88 atm.1.9 bar1.9 bar
195/55 R 15	1.88 atm.1.9 bar1.9 bar
205/45 R 16	1.88 atm.1.9 bar1.9 bar

expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load


155/80 R 13	2.76 atm.2.8 bar2.8 bar
165/70 R 14	2.57 atm.2.6 bar2.6 bar
185/60 R 14	2.57 atm.2.6 bar2.6 bar
195/55 R 15	2.47 atm.2.5 bar2.5 bar
205/45 R 16	2.57 atm.2.6 bar2.6 bar

expand_more1.2 with gasoline straight-3 1.2 L 54 HP engine (2002.1–2007.5)

expand_moreUnloaded vehicle


155/80 R 13	2.07 atm.2.1 bar2.1 bar
Additionally observe tire inflation pressure in the operating instructions or on the sticker for tire inflation pressure (on the vehicle)!
165/70 R 14	1.88 atm.1.9 bar1.9 bar
185/60 R 14	1.88 atm.1.9 bar1.9 bar
195/55 R 15	1.88 atm.1.9 bar1.9 bar
205/45 R 16	1.88 atm.1.9 bar1.9 bar

expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load


155/80 R 13	2.76 atm.2.8 bar2.8 bar
165/70 R 14	2.57 atm.2.6 bar2.6 bar
185/60 R 14	2.57 atm.2.6 bar2.6 bar
195/55 R 15	2.47 atm.2.5 bar2.5 bar
205/45 R 16	2.57 atm.2.6 bar2.6 bar

expand_more1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP engine (2001.10–2008.5)

expand_moreUnloaded vehicle


165/70 R 14	1.97 atm.2 bar2 bar
185/60 R 14	1.97 atm.2 bar2 bar
195/55 R 15	1.88 atm.1.9 bar1.9 bar
205/45 R 16	1.97 atm.2 bar2 bar

expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load


165/70 R 14	2.76 atm.2.8 bar2.8 bar
185/60 R 14	2.76 atm.2.8 bar2.8 bar
195/55 R 15	2.47 atm.2.5 bar2.5 bar
205/45 R 16	2.76 atm.2.8 bar2.8 bar

expand_more1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 99 HP engine (2001.10–2008.5)

expand_moreUnloaded vehicle


185/60 R 14	1.97 atm.2 bar2 bar
195/55 R 15	1.88 atm.1.9 bar1.9 bar
205/45 R 16	1.97 atm.2 bar2 bar

expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load


185/60 R 14	2.76 atm.2.8 bar2.8 bar
195/55 R 15	2.47 atm.2.5 bar2.5 bar
205/45 R 16	2.76 atm.2.8 bar2.8 bar

expand_more1.4 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 84 HP at 5000 RPM, 130 N⋅m at 3500 RPM engine (2002.2–2006.7)

expand_moreUnloaded vehicle


165/70 R 14	2.07 atm.2.1 bar2.1 bar
185/60 R 14	1.97 atm.2 bar2 bar
195/55 R 15	1.88 atm.1.9 bar1.9 bar
205/45 R 16	1.97 atm.2 bar2 bar
Cross	1.88 atm.1.9 bar1.9 bar

expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load


165/70 R 14	2.86 atm.2.9 bar2.9 bar
185/60 R 14	2.76 atm.2.8 bar2.8 bar
195/55 R 15	2.47 atm.2.5 bar2.5 bar
205/45 R 16	2.76 atm.2.8 bar2.8 bar
Cross	2.66 atm.2.7 bar2.7 bar

expand_more1.4 TDI with diesel straight-3 1.4 L 74 HP at 4000 RPM, 195 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (2001.10–2005.6)

expand_moreUnloaded vehicle


165/70 R 14	2.07 atm.2.1 bar2.1 bar
185/60 R 14	2.07 atm.2.1 bar2.1 bar
195/55 R 15	1.88 atm.1.9 bar1.9 bar
205/45 R 16	2.07 atm.2.1 bar2.1 bar
Cross	2.07 atm.2.1 bar2.1 bar

expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load


165/70 R 14	2.96 atm.3 bar3 bar
185/60 R 14	2.96 atm.3 bar3 bar
195/55 R 15	2.57 atm.2.6 bar2.6 bar
205/45 R 16	2.96 atm.3 bar3 bar
Cross	2.86 atm.2.9 bar2.9 bar

expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 5750 RPM, 140 N⋅m at 3250 RPM engine (2002.8–2005.5)

expand_moreUnloaded vehicle


155/80 R 13	2.07 atm.2.1 bar2.1 bar
Additionally observe tire inflation pressure in the operating instructions or on the sticker for tire inflation pressure (on the vehicle)!
165/70 R 14	1.88 atm.1.9 bar1.9 bar
185/60 R 14	1.88 atm.1.9 bar1.9 bar
195/55 R 15	1.88 atm.1.9 bar1.9 bar
205/45 R 16	1.88 atm.1.9 bar1.9 bar

expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load


155/80 R 13	2.76 atm.2.8 bar2.8 bar
165/70 R 14	2.57 atm.2.6 bar2.6 bar
185/60 R 14	2.57 atm.2.6 bar2.6 bar
195/55 R 15	2.47 atm.2.5 bar2.5 bar
205/45 R 16	2.57 atm.2.6 bar2.6 bar

expand_more1.9 SDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 63 HP at 4000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 1600 RPM engine (2001.10–2009.11)

expand_moreUnloaded vehicle


165/70 R 14	1.97 atm.2 bar2 bar
185/60 R 14	1.97 atm.2 bar2 bar
195/55 R 15	1.88 atm.1.9 bar1.9 bar
205/45 R 16	1.97 atm.2 bar2 bar

expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load


165/70 R 14	2.86 atm.2.9 bar2.9 bar
185/60 R 14	2.86 atm.2.9 bar2.9 bar
195/55 R 15	2.57 atm.2.6 bar2.6 bar
205/45 R 16	2.86 atm.2.9 bar2.9 bar

expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2003.11–2009.11)

expand_moreUnloaded vehicle


195/55 R 15	2.17 atm.2.2 bar2.2 bar
205/45 R 16	2.37 atm.2.4 bar2.4 bar

expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load


195/55 R 15	2.96 atm.3 bar3 bar
205/45 R 16	3.16 atm.3.2 bar3.2 bar

expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 99 HP engine (2001.10–2009.11)

expand_moreUnloaded vehicle


185/60 R 14	2.17 atm.2.2 bar2.2 bar
195/55 R 15	1.97 atm.2 bar2 bar
205/45 R 16	2.17 atm.2.2 bar2.2 bar
Cross	2.17 atm.2.2 bar2.2 bar

expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load


185/60 R 14	3.06 atm.3.1 bar3.1 bar
195/55 R 15	2.76 atm.2.8 bar2.8 bar
205/45 R 16	3.06 atm.3.1 bar3.1 bar
Cross	2.96 atm.3 bar3 bar

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreUnloaded vehicle


165/70 R 14	2.17 atm.2.2 bar2.2 bar
185/60 R 14	2.17 atm.2.2 bar2.2 bar
195/55 R 15	1.88 atm.1.9 bar1.9 bar
205/45 R 16	2.17 atm.2.2 bar2.2 bar

expand_moreVehicle with maximum permissible load


165/70 R 14	2.96 atm.3 bar3 bar
185/60 R 14	2.96 atm.3 bar3 bar
195/55 R 15	2.66 atm.2.7 bar2.7 bar
205/45 R 16	2.96 atm.3 bar3 bar


Toe-in front (total toe)	0°10'+0°10'-0°10'

expand_moreToe-in rear


PR codes G01, G02, G09, G10, G13, G27, and G28	0°21'+0°10'-0°10'
Maximum variation in vehicle longitudinal direction 20'
PR codes G03, G11, G15, and G16	0°16'+0°10'-0°10'
PR codes G12, G29, G30, and G31	0°26'+0°10'-0°10'

expand_moreTread front


All other modifications	4.7 ft4.7 ft1434 mm

expand_moreTread rear


All other modifications	4.68 ft4.68 ft1426 mm

expand_moreWheel base


All other modifications	8.09 ft8.09 ft2466 mm


Wheel steering angle inner wheel (relative steering angle)	20°00'+0°00'-0°00'

expand_moreWheel steering angle outer wheel (relative steering angle)

expand_morePR codes G01, G02, G09, G10, G13, G27, and G28


With 14" chassis	18°30'+0°20'-0°20'
With 15" chassis	18°30'+0°20'-0°20'

expand_morePR codes G01, G09, G13, G27, and G28


With 13" chassis	19°05'+0°20'-0°20'

expand_morePR codes G03, G11, G15, and G16


With 13" chassis	19°07'+0°20'-0°20'
With 14" chassis	18°32'+0°20'-0°20'
With 15" chassis	18°32'+0°20'-0°20'

expand_morePR codes G12, G29, G30, and G31


With 14" chassis	18°28'+0°20'-0°20'
With 15" chassis	18°28'+0°20'-0°20'

Chassis specifications will help to do body work on your 2003 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2003 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Volkswagen warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Maintenance Items

Service Intervals

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2003 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback generations

In 2003 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Polo Hatchback. Chassis specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Third generation facelift

A03

Type 6N2

2003 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback Fourth generation Chassis Specifications

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2003 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback generations

Third generation facelift

Volkswagen Polo Hatchback Fourth generation model years

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