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Volkswagen Lupo 1.2 TDi

General information

ModelVolkswagen Lupo 1.2 TDi
Year2000
CategoryMinicars
Rating56.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1191 ccm (72.67 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving3.6 litres/100 km (65.34 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving3.0 litres/100 km (78.41 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving2.7 litres/100 km (87.12 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1191 ccm (72.67 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 3 cylinder
Max power60.00 PS (44 kW or 59 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque140.00 Nm (14.3 kgf-m or 103.3 ft.lbs) at 2400 Rev. per min.
Compression19.5:1
Bore x stroke76.5 x 86.4 mm (3.0 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Top speed165.0 km/h (102.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)15.0 seconds
0-50 miles10.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0703 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

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

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle10 m (409.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 239 mm
Rear brakesDrums, 180 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight854 kg (1,882.7 pounds)
Overall length3540 mm (139.4 inches)
Overall width1630 mm (64.2 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2330 mm (91.7 inches)
Fuel capacity34.0 litres (8.98 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions81.0 g/km
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