Citroen C2 2003 vs Volkswagen Lupo 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 61 HP | 50 HP | |
| Torque: | 94 NM | 86 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 17.7 seconds | |
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Citroen C2 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C2 engine produces 11 HP more power than Volkswagen Lupo, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Volkswagen Lupo. Thanks to more power Citroen C2 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Lupo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C2 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Lupo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C2 could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 34 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 260'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Lupo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen C3, Peugeot 206 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Arosa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Lupo engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.67 m | 3.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Citroen C2 is larger. Citroen C2 is 14 cm longer than the Volkswagen Lupo, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 166 litres | 130 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
879 litres | 830 litres | |
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Citroen C2 has more luggage capacity. Citroen C2 has 36 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Lupo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C2 (by 49 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C2 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Lupo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`340 | 1`340 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Lupo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C2 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Lupo, so Volkswagen Lupo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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