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Volkswagen Lupo 1.6 GTI

General information

ModelVolkswagen Lupo 1.6 GTI
Year2005
CategoryMinicars
Rating52.3 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, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving7.3 litres/100 km (32.22 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. Optional front air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power125.00 PS (92 kW or 123 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 stroke76.6 x 86.9 mm (3.0 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1278 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space130 litres (34 gallons)
Optional cargo space830 litres (219 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringElectronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle10 m (409.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight978 kg (2,156.1 pounds)
Max weight with load1320 kg (2,910.1 pounds)
Overall length3530 mm (139.0 inches)
Overall width1650 mm (65.0 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Wheelbase2330 mm (91.7 inches)
Fuel capacity34.0 litres (8.98 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR18580
Service interval30,000 km
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