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Volkswagen Lupo 1.6

General information

ModelVolkswagen Lupo 1.6
Year2001
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating54.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving7.3 litres/100 km (32.22 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving5.5 litres/100 km (42.77 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power125.7 PS (92 kW or 124 HP) at 6250 Rev. per min.
Max torque152.00 Nm (15.5 kgf-m or 112.1 ft.lbs) at 4400 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke76.5 x 86.9 mm (3.0 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-50 miles5.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1282 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space130 litres (34 gallons)
Optional cargo space1470 litres (388 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle10 m (409.4 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight983 kg (2,167.1 pounds)
Max weight with load1810 kg (3,990.4 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 pounds)
Overall length3530 mm (139.0 inches)
Overall width1650 mm (65.0 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2470 mm (97.2 inches)
Fuel capacity34.0 litres (8.98 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions175.0 g/km
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