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Volkswagen Lupo 1.2 TDi

General information

ModelVolkswagen Lupo 1.2 TDi
Year2008
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating57.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1191 ccm (72.67 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel mixed driving3.0 litres/100 km (78.41 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. Optional front air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1191 ccm (72.67 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 3 cylinder
Max power61.00 PS (45 kW or 60 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque141 Nm (14.4 kgf-m or 104.0 ft.lbs) at 1800 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke76.5 x 86.4 mm (3.0 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed165.0 km/h (102.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)14.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0735 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)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle10 m (409.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDrums
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight830 kg (1,829.8 pounds)
Max weight with load1190 kg (2,623.5 pounds)
Towing weight3500 kg (7,716.2 pounds)
Overall length3540 mm (139.4 inches)
Overall width1630 mm (64.2 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Wheelbase2330 mm (91.7 inches)
Fuel capacity34.0 litres (8.98 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR15255
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions149.0 g/km
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