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Volkswagen Lupo 1.0

General information

ModelVolkswagen Lupo 1.0
Year2008
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating58.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size999 ccm (60.96 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving5.6 litres/100 km (42.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. Optional front air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement999 ccm (60.96 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power50.00 PS (37 kW or 49 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque86.00 Nm (8.8 kgf-m or 63.4 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.7:1
Bore x stroke67.1 x 70.6 mm (2.6 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed152.0 km/h (94.4 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)17.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0517 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space2407 litres (636 gallons)
Cargo space130 litres (34 gallons)
Optional cargo space830 litres (219 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle10 m (409.4 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight968 kg (2,134.1 pounds)
Max weight with load1330 kg (2,932.1 pounds)
Towing weight650 kg (1,433.0 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

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR10180
Service interval30,000 km
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