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Volkswagen Lupo 1.4

General information

ModelVolkswagen Lupo 1.4
Year2008
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating63.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1390 ccm (84.82 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving6.6 litres/100 km (35.64 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
Airbags6. Optional front air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1390 ccm (84.82 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power75.00 PS (55 kW or 74 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque126.00 Nm (12.8 kgf-m or 92.9 ft.lbs) at 3800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke76.5 x 75.6 mm (3.0 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Top speed172.0 km/h (106.9 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)12.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0764 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space2577 litres (681 gallons)
Cargo space130 litres (34 gallons)
Optional cargo space830 litres (219 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control Traction control Traction control
Turn circle10 m (409.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight982 kg (2,164.9 pounds)
Max weight with load1360 kg (2,998.3 pounds)
Towing weight800 kg (1,763.7 pounds)
Overall length3530 mm (139.0 inches)
Overall width1650 mm (65.0 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2330 mm (91.7 inches)
Fuel capacity34.0 litres (8.98 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR11930
CO2 emissions173.0 g/km
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