Suzuki Wagon R+ 2003 vs Volkswagen Lupo 1999
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 69 HP | 61 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
| Suzuki Wagon R+ engine produces 8 HP more power than Volkswagen Lupo, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Lupo. Despite the higher power, Suzuki Wagon R+ reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 3.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 4.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Lupo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Wagon R+ consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Wagon R+ consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Lupo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 39 litres | 34 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Lupo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 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 Wagon R+ engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Suzuki Ignis | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A2, Seat Arosa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Lupo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.54 m | 3.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.62 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.46 m | |
| Suzuki Wagon R+ is 1 cm longer than the Volkswagen Lupo, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Wagon R+ is 20 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 218 litres | 130 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 830 litres | |
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Suzuki Wagon R+ has more luggage capacity. Suzuki Wagon R+ has 88 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Lupo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Wagon R+ (by 420 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Wagon R+ is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Lupo, which means Suzuki Wagon R+ can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`500 | 1`210 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1000 | |
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