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Volkswagen Lupo 1.6 GTi

General information

ModelVolkswagen Lupo 1.6 GTi
Year2001
CategoryMinicars
Rating51.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving10.4 litres/100 km (22.62 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving7.3 litres/100 km (32.22 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving5.5 litres/100 km (42.77 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power130.7 PS (96 kW or 129 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min.
Max torque152.00 Nm (15.5 kgf-m or 112.1 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Compression11.5:1
Bore x stroke76.5 x 86.9 mm (3.0 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed205.0 km/h (127.4 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.2 seconds
0-50 miles5.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1344 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

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

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle10 m (409.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 256 mm
Rear brakesDrums, 232 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight975 kg (2,149.5 pounds)
Overall length3530 mm (139.0 inches)
Overall width1650 mm (65.0 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Wheelbase2320 mm (91.3 inches)
Fuel capacity34.0 litres (8.98 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions175.0 g/km
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