Suzuki Alto 2002 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: | 63 HP | 50 HP | |
| Torque: | 85 NM | 86 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.8 seconds | 17.7 seconds | |
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Suzuki Alto is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Alto engine produces 13 HP more power than Volkswagen Lupo, but torque is 1 NM less than Volkswagen Lupo. Thanks to more power Suzuki Alto reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Alto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Alto consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Lupo, which means that by driving the Suzuki Alto over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Alto consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Lupo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 34 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Alto gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 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 Suzuki Alto engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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: | 3.50 m | 3.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.48 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Suzuki Alto is smaller. Suzuki Alto is 3 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Lupo, 16 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 130 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 830 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Alto is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Lupo, which means Suzuki Alto can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`340 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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