Suzuki Wagon R+ 2003 vs Volkswagen Lupo 1998
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 53 HP | 50 HP | |
| Torque: | 76 NM | 86 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 17.7 seconds | |
| Suzuki Wagon R+ engine produces 3 HP more power than Volkswagen Lupo, but torque is 10 NM less than Volkswagen Lupo. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.6 | |
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The Volkswagen Lupo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Wagon R+ consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Lupo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Wagon R+ could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 34 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| Suzuki Wagon R+ gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Ignis | 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: | 3.54 m | 3.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.46 m | |
| Suzuki Wagon R+ is 1 cm longer than the Volkswagen Lupo, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Wagon R+ is 20 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 130 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
595 litres | 830 litres | |
| Suzuki Wagon R+ has 120 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Lupo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Lupo (by 235 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`415 | 1`340 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1200 | |
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